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June 22, 2005
AFI's Top 100 US Movie Quotes
A change of pace, if you will.
The American Film Institute put out their list of the top 100 quotes from US movies.
The top 10:
- 10. "You talking to me?" "Taxi Driver," 1976.
9. "Fasten your seatbelts. It's going to be a bumpy night," "All About Eve," 1950.
8. "May the Force be with you," "Star Wars," 1977.
7. "All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up," "Sunset Blvd.," 1950.
6. "Go ahead, make my day," "Sudden Impact," 1983.
5. "Here's looking at you, kid," "Casablanca," 1942.
4. "Toto, I've got a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore," "The Wizard of Oz," 1939.
3. "You don't understand! I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I could've been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am," "On the Waterfront," 1954.
2. "I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse," "The Godfather," 1972.
1. "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn," "Gone With the Wind," 1939.
The rest of the list can be found here.
Posted by Aaron at June 22, 2005 01:30 PM
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"Do you like apples?"
"Yeah"
"Well, I got her number. How do you like them apples?"
Posted by Sarge
at June 22, 2005 02:04 PM
I'd say #3 as #1.
I'd put this higher:
64. "Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room!", "Dr. Strangelove," 1964.
I would axe this, since it is an actual quote:
50. "Houston, we have a problem," "Apollo 13," 1995.
I would put this at #5 instead:
28. "Play it, Sam. Play 'As Time Goes By,'" "Casablanca," 1942.
And I'd add:
"Well, what do you know about that! I'm bleeding, Burt, I'm bleeding!" -- It's a Wonderful Life.
I've never heard another line that expresses more joy than that one. (though, this line doesn't stand on its own as much as the others, and relies on the performer and context to make it work.)
Posted by Tom Shipley
at June 22, 2005 02:35 PM
Though, it's hard to argue with #1 being #1.
Posted by Tom Shipley
at June 22, 2005 02:36 PM
I'd also add:
"I'm not an actor, I'm a movie star" -- My Favorite Year
and
"Sometimes you gotta say 'what the f***?'" -- Risky Business
Posted by Tom Shipley
at June 22, 2005 02:57 PM
"How about a...nice...greasy...pork sandwich, served on a dirty ashtray?"
Posted by Sarge
at June 22, 2005 03:01 PM
"You're stewed, buttwad!"
Posted by Tom Shipley
at June 22, 2005 03:21 PM
"Squeel like a piggy!!!"
Talk about a career ender...
Posted by Sarge
at June 22, 2005 03:23 PM
I was surprised not to see "Good MOOOOOOOOOORNING, Vietnam!"
Posted by Kerry
at June 22, 2005 04:55 PM
I was surprised not to see that some of the snappy dialog from Pulp Fiction didn't make the list that list. For example:
"I'm Winston Wolf. I solve problems."
"That was fucking trippy."
"What ain't no country I ever heard of! They speak English in What?"
"This shit is between me, you, and Mr. Soon-to-be-living-the-rest-of-his-short-ass-life-in-agonizing-pain-rapist here."
Posted by Steve
at June 22, 2005 07:03 PM
Yeah "Do you see a sign that says dead n***** storage in front of my house?" should be top 20, at least.
Posted by Tom Shipley
at June 22, 2005 08:30 PM
And where the hell is "Rosebud"?
Posted by Tom Shipley
at June 22, 2005 08:59 PM
Oh, it's like #17 and stuff. Nevermind.
Posted by Tom Shipley
at June 22, 2005 09:20 PM
Should have made the top 10:
"Say hello to my leetle friend"
"So I'm funny to you? Funny how? Funny like a clown?"
"It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses. Hit it."
"I'm not dead yet, sir."
Posted by MJohnson
at June 23, 2005 08:28 AM
How about..
Leia: I love you. Han Solo : I know.
classic.
Posted by Epoch at June 23, 2005 08:44 AM
OK not American films but you have to go along way to beat
"he's not the Messiah, he's a very naughty boy"
and
"Your mother was a hamster and your father smelled of elderberries."
and there appears to be a couple of Bond quotes and a Lord of the Rings quote in that list which seems a little odd.
Posted by wandering_brit
at June 23, 2005 09:08 AM
"Heeeeeeeeere's Johnny!" -- Although I don't know whether to attribute that to Johnny Carson or Jack Nicholson in "The Shining."
Almost any Jack Nicholson line from "As Good as it Gets" is classic.
I agree with Sarge's "Good Will Hunting" quote. Loved the movie.
Another little known quote that I like, mostly because it is completely out of context with the movie's time period is, "Fu** me, he cleared it." Christian Slater said this in "Robin Hood: Prince of Theives" starring Morgan Freeman and Kevin Costner. He said it right after Kevin Costner was catapulted over a castle wall.
Speaking of Kevin Costner, "If you build it, he will come."
And that leads me right into one of my favorite actors of all time, James Earl Jones, who was the voice of Darth Vader. "Luke... I AM your father. Whooo Paahhh."
Posted by Johnny New Englander
at June 23, 2005 09:14 AM
"Feeeeeed me, Seymore." -- Little Shop of Horrors.
Posted by Johnny New Englander
at June 23, 2005 09:21 AM
I can't believe I nearly forgot this quote:
"I'm your Huckleberry" -- Val Kilmer (Doc Holliday) "Tombstone"
Posted by Johnny New Englander
at June 23, 2005 09:35 AM
Steve: I totally agree. Where's the Pulp Fiction quotes? That movie was all about dialog. Good stuff.
Risky Business:
"Sometimes you gotta say, 'what the f***!'"
Better off Dead:
"I want my two dollars..."
Princess Bride:
"Inconceivable!"
"Hello! My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die!"
"You fell victim to one of the classic blunders. The most famous is 'Never get involved in a land war in Asia', but only slightly less well known is this: 'Never go in against a Sicillian, when *Death* is on the line!' Hahahahahah." [falls over dead]
Stripes:
"Lee Harvey, you're a madman. When you took that cow...and your friend tried to make it with that cow...I wanna party with YOU cowboy!"
Ghostbusters:
"Listen! Do you smell something?"
"Don't cross the streams!"
"...dogs and cats, living together...mass hysteria!"
"I was just going to say: 'eight-o'clock?' You are a legitimate phenoemenon!"
"Lenny! If we're write...and we can stop this thing...YOU will be responsible for saving the lives of MILLIONS of registered voters."
Posted by Androminos
at June 23, 2005 10:19 AM
Young Frankenstein:
"That's 'Fronk-en-steen.'"
Posted by Androminos
at June 23, 2005 10:21 AM
Andro,
the last princess bride quote you list is one of my favorites scenes from any movie.
I'd also include from Stripes:
"You just made the list pal."
and
"Have you ever seen a monk wildley f***ed by two teenaged girls?"
"No."
"So much for the monestary."
Posted by Tom Shipley
at June 23, 2005 11:01 AM
Androminos,
"Cat's and Dogs living together" is one I oft repeat. But Risky Business and Ghostbusters - I would take the piss, if it wasn't for my guilty shame - Sister Act.
Posted by wandering_brit
at June 23, 2005 11:32 AM
Not a movie - but funnier than heck:
About Bush: "the leader of the international criminal gang of bastards."
--- or ---
"They are not in Baghdad. They are not in control of any airport. I tell you this. It is all a lie. They lie. It is a hollywood movie. You do not believe them."
-Muhammed Saeed al-Sahaf, the Iraqi information minister during the invasion.
Posted by Ryan Mack at June 23, 2005 11:37 AM
"WHAT...is your name?" "Sir Tristan." "WHAT....is your quest?" "To find the holy grail." "WHAT.....is your favorite color?" "Blue....Oh no! No no wait! It's red wait AAAAHHHHH!"
John Malkovich in a dress, singing in falsetto "Malkovich, Malkovich...Malkovich Malkovich".
"Then one day I hear "Reach for it mister!" I spun around, and there I was standing face to face with a six year old kid. Well, I just laid down my guns and walked away. Little bastard shot me in the ass! "
Posted by MJohnson
at June 23, 2005 12:03 PM
"there's nothing wrong with your name." "no, there was nothing wrong with my name, until that no talent ass-clown came along and started winning grammies." "why don't you go by mike?" "no way, why should i change? he's the one that sucks!"
--office space
or just about any other line from that movie.
Posted by Falgore at June 23, 2005 02:49 PM
"Hey Peter, man, check out channel 9, it's the breast exams."
Posted by Sarge
at June 23, 2005 04:26 PM
Sarge, Family Guy??? If so, that's not really a movie.
Posted by MJohnson
at June 23, 2005 04:44 PM
that's office space...
Posted by Epoch at June 23, 2005 04:47 PM
"That is pretty big talk from a fat old man"....
"Draw your weapons you Son of a Bitch....."
Posted by Little Bill
at June 24, 2005 08:58 AM
"That is pretty big talk from a fat old man"....
"Draw your weapons, you Son of a Bitch....."
Posted by Little Bill
at June 24, 2005 08:59 AM
..."I got no place else to Go.....I got no place else to go...........Officer and a Gentleman.
Posted by okfine at June 24, 2005 11:53 AM
MJ....sorry man...Office Space. One funny friggin' movie.
"If things go right I might be showing her my O-face. You know: Oh. Oh."
Posted by Sarge
at June 24, 2005 04:50 PM
Yah, seen it. Just didn't recognize the quote. (I assume it was the neighbor shouting through the wall).
Best part of that movie was "Mmmhmmm urmmmm gonna hrm....took my stapler again....mrm I saidmmmerm I don't want to move my office again mrmmrmm I'm gonna burn the building down."
Posted by MJohnson
at June 27, 2005 08:51 AM
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