Knight Rider 2000 (1991 TV Movie)

Carmen Argenziano: Russell Maddock, K.I.F.T.

Quotes 

• Russell Maddock : What the hell are you doing?

  [Michael re-activates KITT in the Knight 4000] 

  Russell Maddock : Oh, my God. You didn't!

  K.I.T.T. : I'm afraid he did Mr. Maddock. And I must say, this body fits me like a glove!

• James 'Scotty' Doohan : [having been stunned by Kitt]  They set their phasers on stun, captain... I don't like the looks of it.

  K.I.T.T. : Michael, shall I mirandize him?

  Michael Knight : [helping Doohan stand up]  Kitt, it's Scotty.

  K.I.T.T. : Who?

  Russell Maddock : Star Trek, you idiot, he's James Doohan. The actor who played Scotty in the original series and all ten movies.

  Michael Knight : Don't tell me you're a closet Trekkie?

  James 'Scotty' Doohan : The dilithium crystals are fading fast... I don't think I can hold her Mr. Spock...

• Russell Maddock : Kitt was an exceptional car for its time, no question about it. It's just that the time has come to pass the baton.

  Devon Miles : Oh, I agree that the Knight 4000 is superior in every way. Except one: it lacks Kitt's humanity.

• [At the end of the new car's test drive, they park] 

  Russell Maddock : Overall, what do you think? I'm not lookin' for praise, Devon. I want your honest opinion. It means a lot to me.

  Devon Miles : I think you've done a remarkable job. It meets and, in most cases, exceeds all our technical criteria.

  Russell Maddock : I know we do things very differently... but, believe it or not, our goal is the same. KITT was an exceptional car for his time, no question about it. It's just that the time has come to pass the baton.

  Devon Miles : Oh, I agree, the Knight 4000 is superior in every way... except for one: it lacks KITT's humanity.

  Russell Maddock : [pauses, takes a long breath]  People make mistakes. After persecuting scum for so many years, always having to fight defense lawyers and politicians who only care about winning... I... I have less faith in human beings.

  Devon Miles : Well, maybe it's time you renewed it. Loyalty and respects cannot be dictated, Russ; it has to be earned. That being said, it's a damn good job. I'm proud to have you as a partner.

• [Maddock is taking Devon on a test drive in the Knight Industries 4000] 

  K.I.F.T. : Sir, would you like me to engage my virtual reality mode?

  Russell Maddock : [takes hands off the wheel]  Why not.

  [an image is projected on the screen of the path ahead, separated into three layers, then recombined into an artificial image filling the windscreen] 

  Devon Miles : Very impressive. But I really think we should slow down.

  K.I.F.T. : There is no need for concern. I'm programmed to cruise at the optimum speed, calibrated to a risk factor of .28, which on this roadway calculates at 243 kilometers per hour.

  [Maybe for safety, but not for comfort, as they experience a hard bump in the road during the car's line. It continues on toward camera down a straight, single undulation of road as the camera pans down to the points on the antlers of a buck standing in the road!] 

  Russell Maddock : Got it!

  [Maddock grabs the wheel and narrowly evades the buck!] 

  Devon Miles : [to the car]  I assume you have an explanation.

  K.I.F.T. : [calmly, clearly not comprehending the reason for the rebuke]  We would have sustained no damage whatsoever by striking that animal.

  K.I.F.T.'s monitor (text) : [simultaneously showing analysis]  NORTH AMERICAN DEER / Family : CERVIDAE / SEX : MALE / LBS. 350 / No vehicular damage.

  [Devon shoots Maddock a sharp, alarmed look] 

  Russell Maddock : [shrugs]  It's a small fix.

• Russell Maddock : Wonderful. A car with an attitude.

  K.I.T.T. : [Kitt is now encased in a '57 Chevy]  You'd have a disposition too if you suddenly went from state of the art to this. I may not catch every criminal, but I'll sure look good at the drive in.

  Michael Knight : Kitt, there are no more drive-ins.

  K.I.T.T. : In that case I'm useless.

• Russell Maddock : You've got a chip in your head, don't ya?

  Shawn McCormick : Memory chip transplants are not uncommon today.

  Devon Miles : Oh, everything may work out fine. Mr. Maddock has one on his shoulder.

• Russell Maddock : [Demonstrating their new vehicle to the Commissioner]  Not only do we have a state-of-the-art operations base, but now a vehicle which is an entire department on wheels. I'm talking a communications centre with worldwide links. The latest virtual reality display technology and artificial intelligence superior to the Commissioner and all her cops put together.

  [Beat] 

  Russell Maddock : With all due respect, Commissioner Daniels.

  Devon Miles : Maddock's enthusiasm is shared by the entire Foundation! Of course, we're here in the spirit of collaboration!

• Russell Maddock : I'm sorry, but the wrong people are getting shot!

• Michael Knight : [Finding out KITT has been dismantled - turns to Devon]  You let this guy actually do this?

  Russell Maddock : This "guy" happens to be your new boss, Mr. Knight. And I'd watch that attitude from now on!

• Devon Miles : Humility and modesty are hardly in your makeup. I've had just about all the arrogance I can take!

  Russell Maddock : You want a nice guy? That's not me, but I get results.

  Devon Miles : As long as I am the controlling partner, we do things my way. ls that clear?

• Russell Maddock : I knew you could never hack it. God knows what Devon ever saw in you.

  Michael Knight : Get out of my way.

  Russell Maddock : Gladly. You're just as obsolete as that pile of rust you wasted our time and money rebuilding, my friend. The only thing worse is the pathetic effort Devon put into rebuilding you.

  [Michael punches Russell and walks away] 

• Charlie : [Shawn and Maddock are leaving, Maddock spots Michael's wrecked Chevy on a security camera]  A beauty, isn't she.

  Russell Maddock : Yeah, and not a mark on her. We're looking at a recording.