60 phrases from movies that marked the history of cinema
The world of cinema has left us parts of scripts and dialogues that are jewels of the seventh art.
The history of cinema has left us with a large number of unforgettable movie phrases that express the character of the characters, the theme of the film that express the character of the characters, the theme of the story and, in general, the psychological background of what is being told.
That makes that many of the script fragments of classic movies have been engraved in the memory of hundreds of thousands of people, who come to make these phrases a part of interpreting reality.
The best phrases of movies to reflect
Below you can see a selection of phrases from movies that not only remind us of good cinema, but also provide an extra. If you want to see more inspirational quotes and reflections, remember that you can also visit these articles:
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1. We think too much and feel too little (The Great Dictator)
One of the most moving parts of the final speech of this Charlie Chaplin movie.
2. I was born when she kissed me, I died the day she left me, and I lived the time she loved me (In a Lonely Place)
A phrase that perfectly sums up a particularly tragic way of experiencing life.
3. All men die, but not all have lived (Braveheart)
The vitalist spirit of this feature film is perfectly captured in this phrase.
4. Illusions can be very powerful (Lawrence of Arabia)
A classic film that also left such interesting reflections as this one.
5. I can't remember to forget you (Memento)
In addition to being one of the most remembered movie lines, it is the statement of intent of this feature film by Christopher Nolan, as it speaks of the tragic past of a character with anterograde amnesia.
6. To infinity and beyond (Toy Story)
It could be said that this is one of the main slogans of this film about childhood and the magic of childhood. about childhood and the magic of imagination.
7. You make me want to be a better man (Better... impossible)
The antihero of this movie shows his vulnerabilities that, curiously, have to do with the desire for self-improvement.
8. Do it or don't do it, but don't try (The Empire Strikes Back)
One of the most remembered phrases of Master Yoda, part of his role as a wise man who inspires the protagonist.
9. They may take our lives, but they can never take our freedom (Braveheart)
Freedom above all else can become an overwhelming force that overrides death.
10. They call it "A Royale with Cheese" (Pulp Fiction)
One of the characteristic dialogues of Tarantino's films: seemingly banal and absurd conversations that in reality serve to reflect the character of the characters.
11. Nobody's Perfect (Upskirts and Crazy)
This final line of the script was not supposed to appear in the final product, but it finally did and it was engraved in the memory of the West.
12. What's the use of confessing if I don't repent? (The Godfather 2)
The power of the Mafia overrides superfluous moral considerations.
13. Hakuna Matata (The Lion King)
A Swahili phrase made world famous by this Disney movie. Its meaning is "live and be happy".
14. All those moments will be lost in time like tears in the rain (Blade Runner)
One of the most remembered scenes of this cult movie left this poetic phrase about nature. this poetic phrase about the nature of death..
15. With every fight you get stronger (Cinderella Man)
One of the movie phrases that can be most easily linked to self-improvement and personal development. and personal development.
16. Wax on, wax off (Karate Kid)
A mantra repeated by the master to teach simple karate moves to his young apprentice.
17. Sayonara, baby (Terminator 2)
In the original version, the phrase "hasta la vista" was used in Spanish.
18. I love the smell of napalm in the morning (Apocalypse Now)
This phrase perfectly expressed the psychological alienation of the military corps going into the jungle of Vietnam.
19. Houston, we have a problem (Apollo 13)
A slight variation of the phrase that was actually spoken: "Houston, we've had a problem".
20. I am your father (The Empire Strikes Back)
Darth Vader's definitive line at the climax of the movie.
21. Good morning, princess (Life is Beautiful)
The positive and humanistic message conveyed by this film was summed up in this was summed up in this romantic slogan.
22. We will always have Paris (Casablanca)
One of the mythical phrases of 1940s cinema.
23. No two words are more damaging to our language than "good job" (Whiplash)
This movie talks about absolute sacrifice and the success one aspires to achieve through it, and this phrase serves as a reminder of a simple idea: victory, seen in an extreme way, is a matter of all or nothing.
24. There are no unanswered questions, only poorly formulated questions (Matrix)
This phrase speaks about the veil behind which the knowledge we ignore is hidden.(Matrix) This phrase talks about the veil behind which the knowledge we ignore is hidden, a theme that forms the core of this movie.
25. We're going to need a bigger boat (Jaws)
A simple phrase that serves to convey fear in the simplest way.
26. A boy's best friend is his mother (Psycho)
A phrase with sinister implications considering the mental problems that are explained through the film's plot.
27. I have climbed on my desk to remind me that you always have to look at things in a different way (The Dead Poets Club)
This phrase expresses one of the most iconic scenes of this movie..
28. Good morning... and in case we don't meet again: good morning, good afternoon and good evening (The Truman Show)
In the final scene of this film, we, the audience, also become part of the characters addressed by the main character.
29. Frankly, my dear, I don't care about that (Gone With the Wind)
A line of dialogue that has been repeated thousands of times.
30. I'll make you an offer you can't refuse (The Godfather)
The Godfather is about deals, ties and precarious balances of power, and this line is a form of introduction to this world of constant threat.
31. Tonight We Dine in Hell (300)
The violence and suffering that are captured in this film are perfectly conveyed by this screenplay line.
32. Are you talking to me? (Taxi Driver)
Cab Driver is the story of a man who slowly goes insane as a result of slowly goes insane as a result of boredom, ennui and lack of sleep, and the mirror scene expresses it very well.and the mirror scene expresses this process very well.
33. Never come back here, because it would never be as much fun (Lost in Translation)
A way of understanding what is good about fleeting crossings and ephemeral adventures.
34. It seems like everything I've done in my life has led me to you (The Bridges of Madison).
The love of two middle-aged people is reflected romantically in this line of dialogue.
35. I'm scared, Dave (2001: A Space Odyssey)
One of the most shocking scenes has to do with the moment in which we notice to what point the artificial intelligence depicted in this movie looks like us.
36. The past is just a story that we tell ourselves (Her)
Life narrated as if through a novel is, in practice, indistinguishable from real life.
37. The nuns taught us that there are two paths you can follow in life, that of Nature and that of the Divine (The Tree of Life).
This movie goes totally into religious themes, and this is clear in this sentence about the divine.
38. Let's laugh to keep the ghosts away (My Neighbor Totoro)
One of the most fanciful and imaginative of Japanese animated films could not limit itself to reproducing conventional ways of getting away from danger.
39. I'm exactly where I want to be (Forget About Me)
This love story plays with time and planes of reality, yet makes it clear that emotional bonds exist wherever our imagination takes them, regardless of everything else.
40. Even the smallest person can change the course of the future (The Fellowship of the Ring).
An epic story that focuses its main story line on the experiences of two almost helpless young people.
41. Destruction is a form of creation (Donnie Darko)
Donnie Darko explores temporal paradoxes and the different ways of reading the same fact, and this dialectic is expressed in this phrase.
42. Too much work and not enough fun make Jack a boring guy (The Shining)
The Shining explains in a subtle way how a man loses touch with realityThe Shining subtly explains how a man loses touch with reality, using this phrase, among other things.
43. Nothing that happens is forgotten, even if you don't remember it anymore (Spirited Away)
The adventures are always there, even if they are no longer consciously remembered.
44. Make my day (Impacto Súbito)
This simple phrase served to reflect the desire for violence of a character who, ultimately, was the driving force behind a succession of action scenes.
45. I may not be very smart, but I know what love is (Forrest Gump)
Love has its own psychological realmand is not governed by the laws of intelligence.
46. Death smiles at all of us, let's smile back (The Gladiator)
Several of the characters in this film have nothing to lose, and see death as something that deserves no further consideration.
47. He's alive! (Frankenstein)
A scream that introduced a new dimension of terror in this classic film.
48. I am the king of the world (Titanic)
A youthful scream that showed the unique sensations that could be produced on board the Titanic.
49. Say hello to my little friend (Scarface)
A battle cry that has gone down in film history.
50. Kiss me like it's the last time (Casablanca)
A phrase well remembered for its dramatic component, characteristic of the Casablanca era.
51. Vote for me and your wildest dreams will come true (Napoleon Dynamite)
This film was a curious comedy that reflected several of the funniest elements of the ways of life promoted by the American dream.
52. The real loser is the one who is so afraid of not winning that he doesn't even try (Little Miss Sunshine)
This is one of the movie lines that remind us of the importance of taking the first steps toward a goal.
53. They say that the best shine the brightest in the most difficult situations (The Travelling Castle)
Another of Studio Ghibli's magical of Studio Ghibli.
54. Everything that doesn't kill you makes you... stranger (The Dark Knight)
The declaration of intentions of one of the most charismatic villains in cinema: the Joker.
55. She's better than the girl of my dreams; she's real (500 Days Together)
The imperfections of the real can become virtues, although it may seem contradictory.
56. The devil's best move was to convince the world that he didn't exist (Usual Suspects)
Hidden dangers and the possibility of manipulating from the shadows are very useful options for doing evil.
57. Sometimes I see dead people (The Sixth Sense)
A phrase that has become part of an iconic scene in films about the paranormal.
58. After a while, you learn to ignore what others tell you and trust yourself (Shrek).
Autonomy and the ability to do what you want are empowering forces.
59. My treasure (The Two Towers)
Gollum became one of the most remembered characters of fantasy cinema. for recurring phrases like this one (and its pronunciation).
60. Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer (The Godfather)
One of the most remembered movie phrases in gangster movies, and a curious paradox.
(Updated at Apr 13 / 2024)