There isn’t any scarcity of memorable film quotes. Some can elicit pleasure, some can specific unhappiness, and a few may even be inspiring. However what in regards to the ones the place, when delivered in the proper moments with the proper tone, could make a personality look like an entire badass? Many of those quotes will help create some really cool and unforgettable cinematic moments, typically elevating the movie as an entire.
Objectively talking, there’s no set standards for a line to be thought-about badass; it may very well be stated loudly or quietly, in a second of pure motion or one in every of peace, coming from an action-adventure automobile or a gangster drama. Nonetheless, it does should instill some sort of response to make the viewer go, “Wow, that was cool!” These are essentially the most badass quotes in cinema, timeless traces which have entered the popular culture lexicon and turned their films into bonafide classics.
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“I’ve come right here to chew bubblegum and kick ass. And I’m all out of bubblegum.”
Nada (Roddy Piper) – ‘They Reside’ (1988)
A real cult basic of 80s cinema, They Reside mixes social commentary on consumerism in America with an intoxicating, genre-meshing story of humanity being invaded and managed. The John Carpenter horror/sci-fi/motion/comedy follows Nada (Roddy Piper), a drifter who treks to L.A. the place he receives a pair of sun shades that present him the true nature of the world, thus revealing American society is being managed by skull-faced aliens who disguise themselves amongst social elites whereas utilizing the media to control humanity.
The movie provides loads of nice moments as Nada goes on a rampage to blast the intruders out of existence. One notably memorable scene sees him barge right into a crowded financial institution, shotgun in hand, the place he’s greeted by the shocked faces of a swarm of aliens. His introductory quip to his adversaries is the epitome of corny excellence, a comically badass one-liner that illustrates the movie’s fun-loving undertone magnificently. —Ryan Heffernan
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“A variety of you don’t appear to grasp, I’m not locked in right here with you, you’re locked in right here with me.”
Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley) – ‘Watchmen’ (2009)
Based mostly on Alan Moore’s darkish and contemplative graphic novel, Watchmen transpires in an alternate model of the Nineteen Eighties the place a squad of American superheros has influenced historic occasions whereas exacerbating the tensions of the Chilly Warfare. With the group disbanded, the hard-edged Rorschach (Jackie Earl Haley) takes it upon himself to serve the homicide of one in every of his previous colleagues whereas evading the police.
The story takes a gripping flip when Rorschach is arrested and thrown in jail the place he’s surrounded by many criminals he clashed with on the road. When queuing for meals, one of many inmates tries to shank him, solely to be brutalized and scalded with boiling oil. As the remainder of the prisoners watch on in shocked silence, Rorschach coldly delivers a menacing and savage warning to every other inmate who’s contemplating testing him, one which reaffirms the true steadiness of energy. —Ryan Heffernan
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“When it’s important to shoot, shoot, don’t discuss.”
Tuco (Eli Wallach) – ‘The Good, the Dangerous and the Ugly’ (1966)
There are few genres of movie that revel within the full breadth of badass cinema fairly like the old fashioned spaghetti Western films of the ’60s and ’70s. They flaunt a wry and depraved humor beneath compelling tales of ambition, corruption, and grit, and are sometimes imbued with distinctive soundtracks, completely blunt performances, and loads of cool, concise dialogue. The defining masterpiece of the subgenre is The Good, the Dangerous and the Ugly, which follows two amoral and reluctant allies looking for a stash of Accomplice gold that has been buried in a grave.
The movie is jam-packed with iconic quotes, with probably the greatest coming when Tuco (Eli Wallach) is snuck up on by a vengeful adversary whereas having a shower. As his assailant waffles on about his journey to search out Tuco, although, the sly gunslinger fires his personal pictures from a gun hid within the bathtub. After delivering the killing blow, Tuco spits his succinct bit of recommendation, highlighting that every one the monologuing on the planet isn’t well worth the impression of , fast shot. —Ryan Heffernan
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“Bond. James Bond.”
James Bond (Sir Sean Connery) – ‘Dr. No’ (1962)
Given its presence in each single James Bond movie, 007’s well-known introductory line has maybe had its impression diluted considerably over time, however it ought to by no means be forgotten how cool it was when first utilized in Dr. No. After the movie opens with an assault on MI6 operatives in Jamaica, it cuts to a recreation of baccarat being performed in a non-public membership in London the place Bond (Sir Sean Connery) indulges in some verbal sparring with an opponent within the type of Sylvia Trench (Eunice Gayson).
The digital camera stays centered on Trench as the 2 change pleasantries, proper up till the purpose at which she asks Bond for his identify. Minimize to Connery in his tuxedo and lighting a cigarette with the sleek Bond theme kicking in, he delivers what’s probably the only most iconic quote in cinematic historical past. It’s not the road alone that makes the scene badass, however it’s completely emblematic of the suave, silky, no-fuss type that makes it so slick. —Ryan Heffernan
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“You have to ask your self one query: ‘Do I really feel fortunate?’ Effectively, do you, punk?”
Harry Callahan (Clint Eastwood) – ‘Soiled Harry’ (1971)
It’s simply the tip of an extended monologue, however Harry Callahan’s (Clint Eastwood) callous query is among the most iconic moments of 70s cinema. It’s uttered in the direction of the beginning of the crime basic Soiled Harry because the titular unorthodox detective thwarts a financial institution theft throughout his lunch break. Having shot lifeless one of many robbers and the getaway driver, he holds the final of the crooks at gunpoint and, noticing that the felony is eyeing off his personal gun, concedes that he doesn’t know if he fired 5 pictures or six.
Delivered with a simple, assured coolness, your complete monologue is the epitome of hard-edged, old-school grit. Eastwood delivers it with a taunting mercilessness, one which invitations is adversary to take a shot if he thinks he’s daring. Not solely is it one of the badass quotes in cinematic historical past, however additionally it is an ideal option to set up Callahan’s character, with the question asserting that his ruthlessness, his skewered morality, and his urge for food for motion. —Ryan Heffernan
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“Say ‘howdy’ to my little pal!”
Tony Montana (Al Pacino) – ‘Scarface’ (1983)
There’s no query about it: Scarface is among the hottest and influential gangster movies of all time. A unfastened remake of the 1932 movie of the identical identify, it tells the story of the rise and fall of Tony Montana (Al Pacino), a Cuban immigrant who turns into essentially the most highly effective drug lord in Miami. Not solely is the movie greatest remembered for Brian De Palma’s course and Pacino’s nice efficiency, but additionally the violent ending the place he delivers his well-known line “Say howdy to my little pal!”
When Montana realizes that his mansion is being descended upon by males with weapons, he takes his personal machine gun—a.okay.a. his “little pal”—and prepares for a one-man rampage. From there, it’s pure blood and carnage, remaining invincible till his personal loss of life. The road “Say howdy to my little pal” has develop into one of many extra parodied traces in popular culture, emulated as one thing of a battle cry. It really works not only for its memorability, but additionally for the truth that Montana delivered, even till the very finish.
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“Lifeless or alive, you’re coming with me.”
RoboCop (Peter Weller) – ‘RoboCop’ (1987)
RoboCop is commonly regarded to be one of many greatest sci-fi movies of the ‘80s. Directed by Paul Verhoeven, the movie takes place in a near-futuristic Detroit the place police officer Alex Murphy (Peter Weller) is killed and resurrected as a cyborg to proceed imposing the legislation. Whereas the idea of RoboCop is kind of badass, Murphy is left with little to no humanity due to the criminals who killed him and the evil Omni Client Merchandise who used him for revenue.
The movie is each a robust motion automobile whereas additionally serving as a critique of greed, capitalism and violence. In a single memorable scene, RoboCop comes throughout one of many criminals committing a theft, however not earlier than delivering a very badass line: “Lifeless or alive, you’re coming with me.” Within the scene, Murphy faces one of many criminals who’re accountable for his homicide, slowly bringing a few of his humanity again. Though a line like that shouldn’t be stated by any actual police officer, human or robotic, within the context of the world established in RoboCop, it nonetheless works.
RoboCop
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July 17, 1987
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102 Minutes
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“I am gonna make him a proposal he cannot refuse.”
Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) – ‘The Godfather’ (1972)
Arguably the best movie of all time, The Godfather stays an influential piece of popular culture. The saga of the Corleone crime household, led by Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando), is masterfully informed and adjusted the best way gangster films have been made. Whereas individuals like to quote the dialogue, essentially the most well-known line, “I’m gonna make him a proposal he can’t refuse,” basically captures the true nature of how the Corleone household lives and operates.
The quote is repeated thrice all through The Godfather: as soon as by Don Corleone himself when assuring a deal shall be made for his godson, as soon as by Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) when he describes to his girlfriend Kay (Diane Keaton) how his household works, and as soon as when Michael himself is the boss. Making a proposal that can not be refused mainly signifies that, irrespective of who’s in cost, the Corleone household will at all times get what they need. That alone is what makes it so badass.
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“Include me if you wish to dwell.”
T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger) – ‘Terminator 2: Judgment’ (1991)
The primary Terminator movie launched the villainous T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger), a cyborg despatched from the longer term to the yr 1984 to homicide Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), stopping the eventual beginning of her resistance-leading son, John. However a human named Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn) can be despatched again to guard her, with the very first thing he says to her being “Include me if you wish to dwell.” That very same line is used once more in Terminator 2: Judgment Day, however by Schwarzenegger’s T-800.
Normally, when sequels recycle traces of dialogue from the unique, they’re met with groans and eye-rolls. However with a change from a personality as soon as seen as a villain, it might really be simply as efficient, if no more. Making the T-800 a hero as an alternative of a villain was a serious however welcomed change in Terminator 2 and the best way he delivers this explicit line to Sarah Connor can be a defining second within the movie. It reminds Sarah of when she was first saved, and he or she realizes she has no selection however to belief the T-800. It makes for an altogether badass second that exceeds the unique.
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“Time to nut up or shut up.”
Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) – ‘Zombieland’ (2009)
How a few badass quote that’s additionally humorous? Zombieland is a gem of a horror comedy with its hilarious solid of characters and brutally humorous zombie kills. The plot is easy sufficient, centered round a gaggle of zombie apocalypse survivors making an attempt to make their option to a theme park on the West Coast. The simply frightened Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) has a algorithm for surviving however ultimately learns to adapt after spending a while with Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson), a real badass.
Tallahassee has one thing of an unofficial motto: “Time to nut up or shut up.” Whereas simple sufficient to grasp, it’s backed up by the truth that Tallahassee at all times delivers; he’s cool, intimidating, and a grasp of zombie-killing. It does assist Columbus in the long run when going through his fears and saving Wichita (Emma Stone) and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin) from zombies. In a means, this line just isn’t solely badass but additionally a teachable second.
