"You had me at Hello..."
August 27th 2007 07:02
Watching movies is one of my escapades. Apart from the entertainment factor, it’s also a good way to spend a couple of hours in the shoes of the hero/heroine.
It’s also a safe date idea if you’re unsure about the person – because this way you can talk about the movie after. Comparing your movie notes post-movie can tell a lot about the person – is s/he romantic, is s/he too straight-laced, what is h/she really into…? I guess most importantly, this can help you gauge if s/he has a thinking mind.
Anyway…
Thanks to movie scriptwriters, we’ve all been privileged to many great lines that we can rattle off without blinking an eye. Romantic, corny or whether we liked the line or not, there are a few too many movie quotes/lines that seem to be ingrained in our memory.
Here are some of mine and what I think of them (in no particular order):
- “Here’s looking at you, kid.” (Casablanca) – I find the “kid” part…a bit uncomplimentary.
- “You had me at hello.” (Jerry Maguire) – <gagging sensation…> I had to borrow it for the post title! It’s too corny not to be maximised!!
- “Nice Greek girls who don't find a husband, work in the family restaurant. So here I am, day after day, year after year, thirty and way past my expiration date.” (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) – a classic phrase regarding “expiration date” which my dear brother-in-law used to say to me a lot (not that I’m Greek but I think it's a universal phrase!)!
- “You make me want to be a better man.” (As Good As It Gets) – every girl’s ideal…
- “…men and women can't be friends because the sex part always gets in the way.” (When Harry Met Sally) – some truth in there…and when the sex part happens, there goes the friendship…or not, in some cases.
What can you add to the list, and what do you (really) think of the line(s)?
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Comment by Ash
Australian Traveller
Flashes of memories
'You complete me" has to be one of the worst lines a man can use! I know the whole idea of it sounds so wonderful.... but really! 'You complete me'????
Makes him sound like he was a half built sand castle to start off with - if you can`t complete yourself mate you have a few issues!
I am a sucker for Jerry Maguire - thank goodness Tom Cruise made it before he went all psycho. That part where he is waiting for her outside and she steps out from the dark onto the road.... I reckon that has to be my most favourite part of any movie! I just love it!!!!
I`ll have to think of some others and come back - there have been some real eye-rollers I`m sure!
Ash
Comment by katyzzz
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Don't worry about me for a date, I can tell you straight off, "I'm too straight laced", but want to see my etchings?
There's a nice little widget there for you.
katyzzz
Comment by Winston
Small Thoughts on Big Questions
OK, I'm better now. I can think of TONS of movie quotes, Lara...unless we're only talking about 'chick flick' quotes, in which case I'm in WAAAAAAAY over my head here. I'll have to ask my wife for some help.....
Um, "Nobody puts Baby in a corner"?
Comment by Cibbuano
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Wait! Roman Holiday:
Princess Ann: I have to leave you now. I'm going to that corner there and turn. You must stay in the car and drive away. Promise not to watch me go beyond the corner. Just drive away and leave me as I leave you.
Joe Bradley: All right.
Princess Ann: I don't know how to say goodbye. I can't think of any words.
Joe Bradley: Don't try.
Comment by Louie
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a hickey from keniicke....grease is the word......summer loving...hopelessly devoted to you.......
always wanted to write my very own cliche.......maybe one day
Comment by Aimzster
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Goodness, I love romantic movies!!! Here are some I can think of ATM -
"As you wish" - Wesley to Buttercup in The Princess Bride. With Cary Elwes' fringe falling over his blue eyes...aaahhh....I will never doubt again, Wesley.
"I'll never let go, Jack" - Titanic. Although I cringe at having fallen in-love with the movie to watch it 3 times in one week, I still remember feeling thoroughly touched when Rose uttered those words to Jack just before she...let go....*sniff*
"When they ask me what I liked best, I'll say it was you" - City of Angels
OK. That's all I can come up with. I'm trying to recall any movies where the hero/heroine dies and their last words but can't remember for the life of me!
Comment by James Rickard
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BUT, there's alway the Star Wars sequence where the Princess and Han Solo swing from the baddies "I love you'" she says. Han: I know. Chivalry lives!
Comment by Lara M
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I know what u mean, Ash! <GAG> ...and yes, I remember that part from Jerry Maguire too
Thanks, katyzzz -- it's pretty cool ain't it. Your widgets were way cool too
<chuckle> Hope u had a couple of aspirins handy, Winston.
That is a famous line..."Dirty Dancing" -- thanks!
Comment by Lara M
Love Speaks
You're on a roll, Aimzster! Those are some really good ones I didn't think of at all. ...but I'll have to say 'eek' to "Titanic"
...and double <LOL> with that "Star Wars" extract -- excellent, James!
Comment by Always Eighteen
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Hehehe. And the hand running down the frosted car window!
Yeah, I love movies. I actually find walking in a video store therapeutic as well.
Comment by JohnDoe
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"She's gone. She gave me a pen. I gave her my heart, she gave me a pen." or "Just knowing that a version like that exists, knowing that just for a minute she felt that and wrote "I can't help loving you". That has to be worth something." - Llyod in Say Anything
After Clarence says he has killed her pimp and grabbed her stuff - "i think what you did was so romantic" - Alabama in True Romance
"This is true love - you think this happens every day?" - Westley in Princess Bride
"You know you don't have to act with me, Steve. You don't have to say anything, and you don't have to do anything. Not a thing. Oh, maybe just whistle. You know how to whistle, don't you, Steve? You just put your lips together and... blow. " - Slim in To have and Have Not
Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
One of my favourite lines:
Speed (that's about as close to a chick flick as I get
Jack - You know, I've been told that relationships that are based on intense experiences never work.
Annie - Ok. We'll have to base it on sex then.
Jack - whatever you say ma'am.
Comment by Lara M
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Hmmm...I know what u mean by it being therapeutic walking through a video-store, but I prefer the library or a bookstore...
Great lines, JD! I can't decide which is my favourite of 'em...all so romantic... Perhaps the (potential) double meaning from "To Have and Have Not"...
That's a great one, Kylie! ...now if only most can be that obliging for other requests as well...
Comment by James Rickard
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Comment by Lara M
Love Speaks
...how about this one (as well)
Danny: Don't... don't talk that way, Sandy.
Sandy: But it's true! I've just had the best summer of my life, and now I have to go away. It isn't fair.
[Danny starts kissing her]
Sandy: Danny, don't spoil it!
Danny: It's not spoiling it, Sandy, it's only making it better.
Awww...