Advice to spy movie characters

When somebody has you tied to a chair, threatening torture, brandishing needles, pliers, etc., that's not the time to spit in their face, cut down their mother, or bring up that thing they are deeply ashamed of. That's when you should become their friend, banter it up, seriously. People in real life have gotten out of being abducted and such by being friendly. No guarantees, but most humans don't want to see you in pain as much if they are having fun hanging out with you.