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55 Iconically Famous Movie Quotes


 

Movies transport us to a completely different universe where we temporarily forget about the turmoil in our daily lives and just concentrate on the here and now. Greatest movie quotes are proof that a script has gone viral or that a specific line of dialogue has moved, amused, or inspired you to the point where it is now a part of your everyday language.

We identify with various characters, laugh and weep with them, and when they succeed, we succeed as well. Whether or not you enjoy viewing movies, I’m sure you’ll concur that it’s similar to therapy to do so because it promotes emotional release.

With the help of movies, you can express your unpleasant feelings, celebrate all the beautiful things in life, to encourage you to pursue success, to be showered with knowledge and wisdom and to provide you with a variety of viewpoints. Here are top 55 iconically famous movie quotes.

1.”May the Force be with you.” – Star Wars

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George Lucas began the production process of the popular science fiction franchise, Star wars back in 1997. The show quickly became popular and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon. The film has since grown into vast media franchise that includes movies, television shows, books and even comic books.

The phrase, May the force be with you was popularly used in the film. The phrase originated form a traditional Jedi farewell that was common. One of the all-time top-grossing media franchises is Star Wars. In 1995, “Star Wars” devotees observed May 4 for the first time. After all, one could simply take the movie’s most famous phrase (“May the force be with you”) and create a witty play on words using the date.

2.”I’ll be back.” – The Terminator (1984)

James Cameron directs the American science  fiction film, the Terminator. Gale Anne produces the film which becomes popular not only in the United States but in the world. The script to the film was written by the famous William Wisher Jr.

The terminator was filmed and is set in World War II, centers on an American expatriate. In the film, Bogart was to decide between his love for a woman, Bergman and assisting her husband, Henreid. The husband was a leader of the Czechoslovak resistance and had the responsibility of controlling the Casablanca city.

“I’ll be back” is a catchphrase associated with Arnold Schwarzenegger.The phrase became so famous back in 1984 when the fiction film was released. The phrase became so popular and was placed  at No. 37 on the American Film Institute list AFI’s 100 Years 100 Movie Quotes.

3.”You talking to me?” – Taxi Driver (1976)

The Taxi Driver is 1976 American neo-noir psychological drama thriller film that stars Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, Harvey Keitel, Peter Boyle, Leonard Harris, and Albert Brooks.The script of the film was written by Paul Schrader and was later in directed by Martin Scorsese.

The plot of the film is that a Vietnam veteran taxi driver, Travis Bickle (De Niro), experiences a worsening mental state while he works nights in the city. The setting is a decaying and morally bankrupt New York City after the Vietnam War.

The phrase, you talking to me by Robert De Niro, became so so popular in the film. On the 78 birthday of Robert, he looks back at how he improved on of the most quotable lines in the cinema.

4.”Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.” – Gone with the Wind (1939)

The film, Gone with the Wind is a historic romantic film that stars Clark Gabe and Vivien Leigh. Victor Fleming directed the popular film while David O. Selznick and Selznick International Pictures produced it.

The plot of the film is that, a strong willed daughter, Scarlett O’Hara pursuing her romantic feelings with Ashley Wilkes who is married to his cousin. The film has a few hitches while being produced however it received positive review after its release. The film has set the records for receiving the highest number of wins and nominations in that time.

The line “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn” is used severally in the film. In Margaret Mitchell’s 1936 novel Gone with the Wind, from which the movie is adapted, this phrase is slightly different: “My love, I could care less.” The phrase illustrates Rhett’s ultimate surrender to Scarlett and their turbulent relationship.

5.”Show me the money!” – Jerry Maguire (1996)

Jerry Maguire is a 1996 American romantic sports film that stars Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., Renée Zellweger, and Regina King. Jerry Maguire was written, produced, and directed by Cameron Crowe. The film was also partly  produced by James L.

Inspiration for the movie came from a 28-page document that Jeffrey Katzenberg wrote in 1991 while working at Disney. The performance and screenplay of the film have been praised and have receive favourable reviews from views.

Show me the money and You had me at “hello” are deemed the 25th and 52nd most memorable American movie quotations of all time. The film has receive several nominations and award over the years.

6.”I’m king of the world!” – Titanic (1997)

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James Cameron is the director, writer, producer, and co-editor of Titanic, an American epic romance and disaster movie from 1997. The RMS Titanic report shows that the film is combines both fictional and  real events.The inspiration of the film came form the directors fascination  of the Shipwreck.

He even shot footage of the actual wreck in the film. The film stars Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio who fall in love while on aboard. The film also features Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher, Gloria Stuart, Bernard Hill, Jonathan Hyde, Victor Garber, and Bill Paxton.

The line, I`m King of the world is spoken by Jack Dawson who plays the role of Leonardo Dicaprio. One of the most iconic scenes of the film is when he stands at the front of the ship with is Best friend, Fabrizio, with both their hands out and shout, “I`m King of the world.”

7.”Bond. James Bond.” – Dr. No (1962)

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Terence Young’s stars in the 1962 spy movie, Dr. No was released. The movie is the first of James Bonds movies. The inspiration of the film came from the 1958 Ian Fleming novel of the same name by Richard Maibaum, Johanna Harwood, and Berkely Mather.

The film also starred Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Joseph Wiseman, and Jack Lord. James Bond is dispatched to Jamaica in the movie to look into the disappearance of another British spy. He follows the trail to Dr. Julius’s underground stronghold.

“Bonds, James Bond” is a an iconic line in the film. The line became the signature line for all Bond films.

8.”Houston, we have a problem.” – Apollo 13 (1995)

The film, Apollo 13 is an American space docudrama film. The film stars Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Ed Harris and Gary Sinise. The famous Ron Howard directed  the space docudrama film.

Inspiration of the film came from the 1994 book, Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13 by astronaut Jim Lovell. The film depicts Jack and Fred aboard the Apollo 13 to a mission to the moon.

The phrase “Houston, we have a problem” is a well-known line in the film. The line was slightly misquoted once from the radio transmissions made in 1970 by the Apollo 13 astronauts Jack Swigert and Jim Lovell to the NASA Mission Control Center as they informed mission control of the explosion that crippled their spacecraft.

9.”You can’t handle the truth!” – A Few Good Men (1992)

The 1989 American legal drama movie, A Few Good Men stars Aaron Sorkin. Sorkin was the writer of the script, Rob Reiner was the director, and Reiner, David Brown, and Andrew Scheinman were the producers.

Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon, Kevin Pollak, J. T. Walsh, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Kiefer Sutherland are among the cast members. The story revolves around the court martial of two U.S. Marines accused of killing a fellow Marine as well as the struggles of their attorneys as they build a case.

The phrase, “You can`t handle the truth” is a famous line in the film by Jack Nicholson. The line was used by him to imply that the film is about epistemology, how people understand the world.

10.”Hasta la vista, baby.” – Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

The action movie, Terminator 2: Judgement day stars the famous James Cameron. The film which was released back in 1991 also stars Edward Furlong, Linda Hamilton, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. This was a sequence of the first 1984 Terminator film.

The film tells the tale of the T-800, a futuristic cyborg assassin, who is sent back in time to defend a young child named John Connor from the T-1000, a more sophisticated Terminator model.

The line “Hasta la vista, baby” is legendary in the movie. The line is uttered by Schwarzenegger’s persona just before he fires a grenade launcher at the T-1000 Terminator. The phrase late on developed into an iconic phrase that is used to denote a sure or victorious departure.

11.”Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get.” – Forrest Gump (1994)

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The 1994 film, Forrest Gump is based on Winston Groom’s 1986 novel by Robert Zemecki.   Tom Hanks plays the title character in the movie, a dimwitted but good-hearted man who sees and occasionally affects some of the pivotal events of the second half of the 20th century in the United States.

The movie is acknowledged as one of the best movies ever made and has even gone ahead to become a cultural phenomenon. The famous line “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get” was used to mean that life is unpredictable and no one ever known what to expect next.

12.”There’s no crying in baseball!” – A League of Their Own (1992)

The A league of Their Own is a famous 1992 sports comedy-drama film helmed by Penny Marshall. The movie stars Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Lori Petty and Madonna. The film tell a story of two sisters, Dottie and Kit, who join the Rockford Peaches, one of the teams in the AAGPBL, are followed throughout the film on their trip.

The famous line, There`s no crying in basketball, is delivered by the character Jimmy Dugan, played by actor Tom Hanks, who is the coach of one of the teams in the league. The line is an hilarious reminder to the team to toughen up and concentrate on the game.

13.”Nobody puts Baby in a corner.” – Dirty Dancing (1987)

The 1987 famous romantic drama film, Dirty Dancing stars Patrick Swayze. In the film, Patrick Swayze plays Johnny Castle, a dancing instructor, and Jennifer Grey plays Frances “Baby” Houseman, a young woman who falls in love with him.

The line Nobody puts Baby in a corner, a famous quotation from the romantic drama movie Dirty Dancing. The phrase has gained notoriety in pop culture and has been used in a number of songs, TV series, and movies over the years.  The phrase now stands for the idea of standing up for oneself and refusing to let other people limit or control one’s potential.

14.”Greed, for lack of a better word, is good.” – Wall Street (1987)

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Oliver Stone directed the 1987 film Wall Street, which was first shown in theaters. The drama film Wall Street explores the the world of high finance.

The protagonist of the film is Charlie Sheen’s who portrays the character of Bud Fox, a young stockbroker with huge aspirations for success on Wall Street. Bud looks up to Michael Douglas who acts as his mentor.

The line, “Ladies and gentlemen, the argument is that, for lack of a better phrase, greed is a positive thing. Greed has a point. Greed is effective. Greed brings forth, pierces through, and seizes the essence of the spirit of evolution.” becomes popular. This remarks gained so much notary and is frequently used in reference to pop culture.

15.”Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)

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Ferris Bueller, play the role of  the main character in the 1986 film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.  The film tells the tales of a high school student named Ferris Bueller decides to skip class and spend the day in Chicago with his girlfriend Sloane Peterson and his best friend Cameron Frye.

The famous phrase, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”, serves as a reminder that life is short and that if you are constantly over thinking you risk missing the now. It is important to the right balance between pursuing your objectives and devoting time to enjoying the ride is crucial.

16.”Go ahead, make my day.” – Sudden Impact (1983)

Clint Eastwood plays Harry Callahan, commonly known as “Dirty Harry,” a police detective in the 1983 American action film, Sudden Impact. The Iconic slogan, Go ahead, make my day is spoken by Eastwood`s character in response to a criminal who is brandishing a gun at him.

The phrase has since become popular and is frequently used to issue a challenge or warning to someone who is about to do something that will have unfavorable effects.

17.”I feel the need… the need for speed!” – Top Gun (1986)

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The 1986 action drama film is directed by the famous Tony Scott, Jerry Bruckheimer, and Don Simpson. The characters of the film work together to develop the masterpiece. Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, and Tom Skerritt play the key characters in the movie.

The story of the movie centers on Pete Mitchell (Tom Cruise), a gifted and aspirational fighter pilot in the United States Navy, as he studies at the esteemed Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School to become the finest pilot.

The famous phrase, .“I feel the need… the need for speed!”, is used in the film to express the desire to push himself and his aircraft to the limits of their capacities.  

18.”Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!” – Beetlejuice (1988)

Michael Keaton plays the title character in Tim Burton’s 1988 American comedy-fantasy film Beetlejuice. The plot centers on Adam and Barbara, a recently deceased couple, who get imprisoned in their home as ghosts and attempt to frighten away the new living residents.

In the film, Michael Keaton’s mischievous and trouble-making persona can be called upon by repeating the word “Beetlejuice” three times. Since then, it has gained notoriety as a saying that people sometimes use cynically or humorously to allude to the impending occurrence of weird or unexpected events.

19.”I’m not bad, I’m just drawn that way.” – Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)

The 1988 American live-action animated comedy, Who Framed Roger Rabbit was directed by Robert Zemeckis and produced by Steven Spielberg. The film is based on Gary K. Wolf’s 1981 book “Who Censored Roger Rabbit?”

Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, and Charles Fleischer provide the voice of Roger Rabbit in the movie. The line is spoken by Jessica Rabbit, voiced by Kathleen Turner. The line from the film gained notoriety and became popular.

20.”Why so serious?” – The Dark Knight (2008)

Christian Bale plays the role of Batman in the 2008 superhero movie, The Dark Knight. Furthermore featured are Gary Oldman as Commissioner Gordon, Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent/Two-Face, and Heath Ledger as The Joker. The movie is the second in Nolan’s trilogy of Batman movies and is a prequel to Batman Begins, which he released in back in 2005.

The Joker uses the famous line, Why so serious to insinuate that Batman was always so serious and lacked a sense of humour. The phrase has gained notoriety because it expresses a more general cultural ideal that encourages people to let loose and be happier.

21.”I see you.” – Avatar (2009)

Avatar is a science fiction film that was released back in 2009. The story in the film centers on a paraplegic Marine called Jake Sully who is sent to the planet Pandora on a mission to befriend the Na’vi people.

Jake Sully utters the famous phrase, “I see you” to show respect and awareness for the existence of another person. He first uttered the phrase when he came into  contact with the Na’vi,  to make a relationship with them and let them know he values who they are as people.

22.”To infinity and beyond!” – Toy Story 3 (2010)

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American 3D computer-animated comedy film Toy Story 3 was released by Walt Disney Pictures in 2010 and was made by Pixar Animation Studios. Lee Unkrich directed the third entry in the Toy Store series.

Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Ned Beatty, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Estelle Harris, and Michael Keaton all lend their voices to the movie.The movie follows the story of Andy, as he gets ready to leave for college and the toys’ exploits as they inadvertently wind up at a daycare facility rather than being kept in the attic.

The famous line, “To infinity and beyond!”, is uttered by one of the  primary characters in the Toy Story series, Buzz Lightyear. This phrase is made to convey his sense of adventure and desire to discover the cosmos beyond Earth’s solar system.

The saying has gained a lot of traction and is frequently employed to convey a similar spirit of adventure and infinite possibility.

23.”I am Iron Man.” – Iron Man (2008)

Robert Downey Jr. plays the role of Tony Stark, a wealthy businessman and brilliant scientist who creates a high-tech suit of armor to become the superhero Iron Man in the 2008 film, Iron Man. The film was directed by the famous, Jon Favreau.

The Marvel movie earned nearly $585 million in worldwide box office receipts. The movie stars Jeff Bridges as his business partner Obadiah Stane, Terrence Howard as Stark’s pal James Rhodes, and Gwyneth Paltrow as Stark’s assistant Pepper Potts.

Tony Stark, utters the famous line,”I am Iron Man.” to confess to the world that he is actualy Iron man . It is a well-known quote from the film and has gained popularity among Marvel Cinematic Universe fans as a catchphrase.

24.”I wish I knew how to quit you.” – Brokeback Mountain (2005)

The 2005 romantic drama movie, Brokeback Mountain was directed by Ang Lee. Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal star in the 2005 film. The film tell the story of two cowboys, Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist, who met and fell in love while working together on a sheep herding job in Wyoming in the early 1960s.

The film is based on a short story by Annie Proulx. The movie focuses on the struggles and obstacles of same-sex relationships were frowned upon. The phrase is made by Jack Twist to Ennis Del Mar, his lover.  In spite of his strong love for Ennis, Jack reveals his intention to end their relationship in the quotation.

25.”Just keep swimming.” – Finding Nemo (2003)

Pixar Animation Studios produced the animated film Finding Nemo, which was helmed by Andrew Stanton, in 2003. The animated film illustrates the journey of Nemo, a young clownfish, who is kidnapped from his habitat in the Great Barrier Reef and brought to a fish tank in a dentist’s office in Sydney, Australia.

The character Dory is quoted as saying, “Just keep swimming.” as she assists Nemo`s father in the quest of finding his missing son. This phrase was said to him whenever he started to lose heart in the quest of finding his son.

26.”I’m not drinking any f****** Merlot!”Sideways (2004)

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Paul Giamatti’s portrayal of Miles Raymond in the 2004 film “Sideways” is well known for his infamous line, “I’m not drinking any f****** Merlot!”. Raymond Miles quotes that after Jack offers they sip Merlot, a red wine Miles doesn’t care for.

Miles is known for his passion for Pinot Noir and strongly dislikes Merlot, which he considers to be a subpar wine. The phrase is a passionate and emphatic statement of his disgust for the wine and his refusal to give in to other people’s tastes.

27. “Nobody makes me bleed my own blood. Nobody!” Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)

Toretto, the street racer in the film, is fixated on the rush of going fast and pushing his automobile to its limits. The term “quarter mile” refers to the length of a standard drag race, a style of auto competition in which two vehicles compete side-by-side over a straight course for a distance of about a quarter of a mile.

According to Toretto’s comment, he takes things slowly and enjoys each moment as it arises by living in the present. He doesn’t think about the past or the future; instead, he concentrates on the now and the adrenaline rush that comes with racing.

28. “I live my life a quarter mile at a time.”-The Fast and the Furious (2001)

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Fast and Furious is among the top action films that has produced some of the ost liked quotes in history. The phrase “I live my life a quarter mile at a time” is a famous quote from the character Dominic Toretto, played by actor Vin Diesel, in the movie “The Fast and the Furious”, released in 2001.

29″Ogres are like onions.”- Shrek (2001)

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The original Shrek was a genuine huge thing for DreamWorks Animation as its sixth production and highest-grossing at that moment, despite its steady descent into the abyss of internet depravity. The animation movie was the best in terms of humour and adventure.

Unbelievably, Shrek had its world debut at Cannes in 2001, when it faced off against Mulholland Drive by David Lynch and Moulin Rouge by Baz Luhrmann for the coveted Palme d’Or.  The phrase was said by the main character from the film, Shrek himself.

30.”With great power comes great responsibility.” -Spider-Man (2002)

Anyone who has watched Spider-Man has once in a while used this phrase. It is widely known from Marvel’s Spider-Man comics from 2002. In both the movie and comics it was first said by Uncle Ben who says it to Peter Parker in Raimi’s film as they attempt to have The Talk, unaware that Peter has superpowers.

Nevertheless, what he says to him at this precise moment becomes the motivation for peter parker in his journey as a human with superior strength and abilities that equal to that of a superhuman. It made him learn and take more responsibility on knowing how to use them.

The phrase just shows that even if you have the power or strength to do something in any aspect of life especially where you have clear dominion over others or the upper hand, one should not be careless with such power. The power you have is unique and should be used responsibly in a way it doesn’t harm others.

31. “You will ride eternal, shiny and chrome.” -Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

Mad Max is an interesting 2015 Australian post-apocalyptic action film co-written, co-produced, and directed by George Miller. It is considered one This arguably one of the best action films of all time to exist.

Immortan Joe, a cruel dictator, created a religion to control his people by assuring them that they will continue to “ride gleaming and chrome” in the viking afterlife of Valhalla when they pass away. This was before sending young Nux (Nicholas Hoult) on a suicide mission, he tells something to him.

32. “Kiss me, my girl, before I am sick.” -Phantom Thread (2017)

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Phantom Thread is a film about historical drama directed by Paul Thomas Anderson with Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps among other talented actors and actresses. Reynolds Woodcock, played by Daniel Day-Lewis, is thorough and brutally honest, and the story of a couple falling in love is clear.

The waitress he’s turned into his muse, Alma, is completely unwilling to give up her own assertiveness and independence. Alma and Reynolds lay their cards on the table just as their fight to be together is at its darkest. He’s finally willing to relinquish control as she wants him flat on his back.

33. “I don’t have friends. I got family” – Furious 7 (2015)

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Directed by James Wan, with actors like Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Furious 7 is the best action movies of all time. The movie is held dearly to people’s hearts as it is largely made up of all the ways in which the late Paul Walker’s memory is preserved on screen, it is truly emotional.

For many the phrase is the one Fast & Furious quote that everyone remembers. It is said in the context of family that binds Dominic Torretto and his team together, and with Paul Walker’s passing, it makes a bit more emotional.

Their unbreakable bond is fueled by their love for driving it brings them together even as they change in their brotherhood. Their characters develop and the love they had just between friends turns into in to something so much more.

34. “That’s my secret, Captain: I’m always angry”-Marvel’s The Avengers (2012)

The Avengers is a movie released in 2012 which all began with the first Iron Man movie that was initially released in 2008. The context is that Loki, Thor’s brother, has teamed up with aliens who want to rule the Earth and now Iron Man and Captain America must work together with the rest of other powerful superheroes to stop this from happening.

Bruce Banner, a scientist who transforms into the Hulk when enraged, is the source of the remark and he is told by Captain America that in order to defeat the beast, he needs to become furious right away and the response is ideal.

35. “You have bewitched me, body and soul.” – Pride and Prejudice (2005)

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Actor, Matthew Macfadyen is most well-known for his role as Mr. Darcy in Joe Wright’s mist-shrouded rendition of Pride and Prejudice. It wasn’t simple to compete with Colin Firth’s renowned portrayal of the role, but Macfadyen makes the most of his ultimate proclamation of love, which Wright films like a lavish fragrance commercial.

He musters up the nerve to tell Elizabeth Bennett, played by Keira Knightley, how he really feels, and the words “you have bewitched me, body and soul” spill out. Deborah Moggach, the film’s screenwriter, came up with the statement, which, although sounding like the ideal swoon-worthy literary contemplation, doesn’t appear in Jane Austen’s 1813 novel. Instead, it was her creation that charmed a whole new generation with.

36. “Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don’t shoot their husbands. They just don’t”- from Legally Blonde (2001)

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This quote is from the character Elle Woods, played by Reese Witherspoon, as she was in court trying to explain why she was persuading her client Brooke Windham was not responsible for the death of her husband.

Biologically , endorphins are substances that the body naturally produces in reaction to physical activity like exercise and  provide pleasurable effects when they are released, which can elevate mood and lessen stress.

The phrase makes a lighthearted claim that people who are joyful are less prone to engage in violent behavior, such as shooting their husbands. It’s significant to highlight that this is not always the case because a variety of causes can lead to aggressive behavior.

37. “You’re my boy, Blue!” – Old School (2003)

Will Ferrell’s insane “You’re my boy, Blue!” is among many great quotes in movies. Patrick Cranshaw’s character Blue, the 80-year-old who agrees to undergo severe hazing in order to join the post-graduate fraternity at the core of the film, and Will Ferrell’s Frank

The first, “Blue, you’re my boy,” is uttered by initiates as they are made to jump off a rooftop while holding cinderblocks by their penises and a lengthy string. At Blue’s funeral, Frank delivers a second, more ludicrous speech in which he regrettably finishes Kansas’ “”You’re my kid, Blue,” the song “Dust in the Wind” sang.

38. “Why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves up.” – Batman Begins (2005)

Everyone knows that the Batman movies have the mbest heroic kind of quotes that have you motivated all day. This phrase was said so that we might learn to rise again. It was spoken by none other than the character Thomas Wayne in the 2005 film Batman Begins, which starred Linus Roache.

When a young Bruce Wayne falls into a well and is unable to climb out as he was scared. The remark also emphasizes on the value of endurance when in difficulties and disappointments come in life.

39.”I see dead people.” – The Sixth Sense (1999)

Haley Joel Osment’s Cole Sear, who is a character in the film “The Sixth Sense,” claimed, “I see dead people in a when he is talking to the character, Dr. Malcolm Crowe. Cole, a little kid who has been having troubling glimpses of ghosts and spirits, is being treated by Dr. Crowe, a child psychologist.

The sentence “I see dead people” is one of the most renowned and iconic movie quotes of all time and everyone remembers this crucial scene in the film. It is frequently cited in pop culture and has come to be seen as being synonymous with the movie making it a very famous quote in the history of movies.

40.”I drink your milkshake!” – There Will Be Blood (2007)

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In the 2007 film “There Will Be Blood,” the line “I drink your milkshake!” was used and due to its intensity Lewis’s, the actor,  delivery, the statement has subsequently gained notoriety and is frequently cited in movies.

The dialogue is said by Daniel Plainview, a character portrayed by Daniel Day-Lewis, in a confrontation with Eli Sunday, a character portrayed by Paul Dano. In the scenario, Plainview makes fun of Sunday’s religious sermons and his attempts to control the locals. The phrase was used to illustrate how he is seizing control of Sunday’s oil firm and draining it dry, he compares it to drinking someone else’s milkshake.

 

41.”I don’t want to survive. I want to live.” – 12 Years a Slave (2013)

When this movie was released it gained a lot of views and popularity across the world in 2013. The remark was said by the main character Solomon Northup, played by Chiwetel Ejiofor, says the sentence to another slave named Eliza, played by Adepero Oduye.

In the story, Solomon was a free Black man who was abducted and sold into slavery. He is making an effort to maintain his humanity and dignity in the face of terrible persecution and abuse considering of how bad his living conditions were.

Solomon’s desire to live a full and meaningful life rather than just eking out each day in the dreadful conditions of slavery is reflected in the phrase. The phrase has become as one of the movie’s most resonant quotations that to date sticks with many people.

42.”It’s not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.” – Batman Begins (2005)

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This is definetly not the only quote from the batan movies, they are many, but it is one of many. Bruce Wayne, who was portrayed by Christian Bale, said, “What I do defines me, not who I am below,” in the film “Batman Begins.

When discussing his alter persona, Batman, Wayne says this to Rachel Dawes, who is portrayed by Katie Holmes. The phrase stresses the idea that what actually defines a person is not their personality or personal attributes but rather their deeds.

This remark echoes one of the movie’s major themes, which explore the idea of identity and the decisions that determine how our lives turn out. One of the most well-known and frequently cited lines from the movie is this one.

43.”We’re gonna need a bigger boat.” – Jaws” (1975)

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This quote is one of the most famous quotes in horror movies. Unlike how horror movie quaotes are gruesome this brings a sort of sarcasm and humour in the movie. It is a famous quote from the movie “Jaws” (1975), spoken by the character Martin Brody, played by Roy Scheider.

The film is bloody and gruesome, many who have watched it can attest to it.  Brody is a police chief who is leading the effort to hunt down a giant man-eating great white shark that is terrorizing a beach community.

When he first sees the size of the shark, he realizes that their boat is too small and says the iconic line “You’re gonna need a bigger boat” to his colleague Quint. The quote has since become a popular reference, used to describe situations where one is facing a challenge that may be greater than they initially anticipated but at times it is used a ground for humour or sarcasm.

44.”We have a problem” – Apollo  (1995)

The phrase “Houston, we have a problem” is a famous line from the movie “Apollo 13,” which was released in 1995, based on a real life mission to land on the moon. Kevin Bacon’s character, astronaut Jack Swigert, uses the phrase in the movie to alert mission control in Houston about a serious technical issue with the spaceship.

The phrase is used in different cases in life to indicate unforeseen complications or problems that develop in a setting. The phrase used in the Apollo 13 mission was slightly different from the one that was really said which was “Well, Houston, we’ve had an issue here,” stated astronaut Jack Swigert to mission control.

The misunderstanding of the sentence as “Houston, we have a problem” has made it a catchphrase linked with the Apollo 13 mission and space travel in general but in real life or social media it is gives a sarcastic feel to it.

45. “Wax on, wax off.” – The Karate Kid (1984)

Man in Karate uniform. Photo by Thao Lee – Pixels

In the 1984 motion picture “The Karate Kid,” the phrase “Wax on, wax off”  was used in a light context and it gave a nice rign to it as it was being said. Mr. Miyagi, represented by Pat Morita, said that to Daniel LaRusso, portrayed by Ralph Macchio, as he demonstrated how to wax a car with circular hand motions, a very popular phrase in the social media.

46.”What we do in life echoes in eternity.” – Gladiator (2000)

In the 2000 film “Gladiator,” the line “What we accomplish in life resonates in eternity” was uttered by none other than Russell Crowe’s portrayal of Maximus Decimus Meridius as he addressed his army prior to the Battle of Germania.

The saying has gained notoriety and is frequently used as a potent reminder of how our actions will affect future generations.

47.”It’s not your fault.” – Good Will Hunting (1997)

The quote was said by the famous character Sean Maguire, played by Robin Williams, to Will Hunting, played by Matt Damon. Will is experiencing emotional anguish as a result of prior trauma and abuse, so Sean comforts him with the words.

Sean is gradually given access to Will’s past and his sentiments of shame and remorse throughout the course of the film. Will is comforted by Sean’s sympathetic listening and assurances that his experiences were not his fault and that he is not accountable for the deeds of others.

It’s not your fault becomes an effective tool for Will to use to accept his history and move on with his life. The line has subsequently emerged as a standout in the film and is frequently cited as proof of the value of empathy and the significance of appreciating the

48. “Here’s Johnny!” – The Shining (1980)

Jack utters the famous phrase “Here’s Johnny!” in one of the film’s most terrifying and iconic moments. In the scenario, Jack confronts his wife, who has barricaded herself in the toilet, by smashing through a door with an axe.

He enters through the door and calls himself “Here’s Johnny!” in reference to the well-known catchphrase of the well-known American talk show presenter Johnny Carson. Here’s Johnny! has been referenced and mocked in countless films, TV series, and pop cultural situations since the quip became a famous moment in movie history. It is frequently employed to portray a sense of imminent danger or menace and has come to be synonymous with dread.

49. “I’m going to have to science the s*** out of this”-The Martian (2015)

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The memorable quote is from the character Mark Watney, played by actor Matt Damon. In the movie, Watney is an astronaut who becomes stranded on Mars after his crew is forced to evacuate the planet due to a severe dust storm.

Watney utters the words after realizing that he is completely alone himself on Mars and that he must find a method to survive until a rescue mission can find him. Watney, a mechanical engineer and trained botanist, is aware that in order to successfully navigate the hostile planet’s many obstacles, he will need to draw on his scientific expertise and problem-solving abilities.

Science the s*** out of this is a jocular and irreverent way of declaring that he would use science and technology to tackle the issues he faces, no matter how challenging they may seem.

50. “It’s alive! It’s alive!” – Frankenstein (1931)

The movie was directed by James Whale and starred Colin Clive as Dr. Henry Frankenstein, a mad scientist who creates a living creature by stitching together body parts from corpses and bringing it to life using electricity.

As his experiment finally works and the creature he created comes to life in a dramatic moment, Dr.Frankenstein utters the famous quote. The doctor shouts in a state of extreme elation “It is alive. It is alive “he sees his creature breathe and move for the first time.

The term is frequently used to refer to the movie or to indicate joy or wonder at anything coming to life or succeeding, and it has since become a famous moment in film history. It has become one of the most famous movie quotations of all time thanks to the numerous times it has been imitated and used in pop cultural contexts such movies, TV series, and other media.

51. “Get busy living, or get busy dying.” – The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

The catchy phrase was said by the character Ellis Boyd “Red” Redding, played by actor Morgan Freeman. In the movie, Red is a long-time inmate of Shawshank State Penitentiary and serves as the film’s narrator who makes the remark to Andy Dufresne, who is portrayed by Tim Robbins in the movie, during their talk.

Red is considering the hard realities of prison life and how he must remain motivated and find meaning in order to survive. He makes the argument that one must either make the most of their life and work to improve their circumstances or accept a slow, painful death.

Inspiring people to take charge of their life and follow their goals and desires with grit and purpose, the saying has subsequently gained popularity as a strong piece of motivational literature. It has been utilized to motivate individuals to act and live in several self-help books, motivational speeches, and other pop culture situations.

 

52. “That’s a bingo!” – Inglourious Basterds (2009)

Photo by Alejandro Garay on Unsplash

The infamous actor Brad Pitt stars in the movie but the words were first said by Raine. Raine is the leader of a group of Jewish-American soldiers who are sent behind enemy lines in Nazi-occupied France to kill and terrorize German soldiers.

The line was uttered during a scenario in which he and Pvt. Smithson Utivich, one of his fellow troops, are questioning a Nazi officer. Raine urges Utivich to play a game of “bingo” with him to ascertain whether the cop has told the truth after striking a deal with the police to release him in exchange for information.

The German officer’s three erroneous responses are successfully called out by Utivich, and Raine joyfully declares, “That’s a bingo!” in celebration. The expression has gained popularity as a catchphrase and meme in popular culture because it is a lighthearted and unorthodox way to describe triumph or victory.

53. “This is Sparta!”- 300 (2006)

The line is said by King Leonidas, played by actor Gerard Butler, during a pivotal battle scene. The story of a troop of Spartan warriors defending their nation from Persian invaders takes place in ancient Greece and is the subject of the film. The Persians demand that the Spartans hand over their weapons and surrender during the conflict.

As one alternative, King Leonidas screams, “This is Sparta!” before kicking the Persian messenger into a deep hole. The phrase has subsequently evolved into a famous movie line that is often used to convey bravery or defiance in the face of peril or adversity and at times used in other fils.

54. “I love lamp” – Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)

The film stars Steve Carell as Brick Tamland, the line “I love lamp” is one of the character’s most memorable lines. Brick plays a dimwitted weatherman for a local San Diego news station in the film.

Brick makes the remark at a moment where he and his colleagues are debating their individual tastes in home furnishings. Brick responds with the absurd statement “I love lamp” when asked if he has any other passions besides his job and uses a nearby lamp as an example.

55.”In moonlight, black boys look blue”-Moonlight (2016)

Moonlight is such delicate film that was directed by Barry Jenkins. Tarell Alvin McCraney, a playwright-turned-screenwriter who developed the script as an unproduced conceptual theatre project at Yale in the late ’00s, and actors like Alex Hibbert, who plays the impressionable young Chiron, and Mahershala Ali, who plays the wise drug dealer Juan, bring both elements to life in Jenkins’ lush visuals, which are inspired by the work of Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar-wai.

The phrase was told in the context where Ali tells a personal tale while adopting the character of “this old lady” from his youth in Cuba, is more intimate and subdued than many of the more abrasive, explosive passages on the album.

The most memorable movie quotes have influenced how we speak and express and have either been used to convey love, fear, excitement, or laughter in the world today. These expressions, which range from “I’ll be back” to “May the Force be with you” and beyond, have entered our lexicon and are still praised and cited in a variety of media.

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