I got my story, my dream, from America. The hero I had is Forrest Gump... I like that guy. I've been watching that movie about 10 times. Every time I get frustrated, I watch the movie. I watched the movie before I came here again to New York. I watch...
Ace Rothstein: [voice-over] No matter how big a guy might be, Nicky would take him on. You beat Nicky with fists, he comes back with a bat. You beat him with a knife, he comes back with a gun. And if you beat him with a gun, you better kill him, beca...
[about halfway through the film; Nicky has just calmed Ginger down after Lester was beat up by her husband's thugs] Nicky Santoro: [about her drinking] And take it easy with this shit, will you? I mean, this can only make matters worse. You're a beau...
Harry Callahan: Are you trying to tell me that ballistics can't match the bullet up to this rifle? District Attorney Rothko: It does not matter what ballistics can do. This rifle might make a nice souvenir. But it's inadmissible as evidence. Harry Ca...
[Lewis and Drew are arguing about whether to bury the dead mountain man] Drew: It is a matter of the law! Lewis: The law! Ha! The law! What law? WHERE'S THE LAW, DREW? HUH? [sarcastically] Lewis: You believe in democracy, don't you? Drew: Yes, I do. ...
[Talia's bomb has failed to detonate] Batman: Maybee your knife... was too slow. Mercenary: [entering] The truck is under attack. Talia al Ghul: Gordon. You gave him a way to block my signal. No matter. [she viciously pulls the knife out of Batman, m...
Pasha: The private life is dead - for a man with any manhood. Zhivago: I saw some of your 'manhood' on the way at a place called Minsk. Pasha: They were selling horses to the Whites. Zhivago: It seems you've burnt the wrong village. Pasha: They alway...
Edward D. Wood, Jr.: Do you know that I've even had producers re-cut my movies? Orson Welles: I hate when that happens. Edward D. Wood, Jr.: And they always want to cast their buddies. It doesn't even matter if they're right for the part. Orson Welle...
Retirement Party Cop 1: [Prendergast is turning down a stripper party to chase D-FENS] What's the matter, Prendergast, you afraid of women, too? Retirement Party Cop 2: Yeah, have you seen his wife? Sergeant Prendergast: What did you say? Det. Jones:...
George: What's the matter with you, then? Ringo: It's his grandfather. I can tell he doesn't like me. It's cause I'm little. George: Ah, you've got an inferiority complex, you have. Ringo: Yeah, I know, that's why I play the drums - it's me active co...
Paul Rusesabagina: All day long I work to please this officer, that diplomat, some tourist to store up favors so if there is a time when we need help I have powerful people I can call upon. Tatiana Rusesabagina: But Victor was a good neighbor. Paul R...
Smaug: It's Oakenshield. That filthy Dwarvish usurper! He sent you in here for the Arkenstone, didn't he? Bilbo Baggins: No no no no no, I have no idea what you're talking about... Smaug: Don't bother denying it! I guessed his foul purpose some time ...
Louis: Where are we? Lestat: Where do you think, my idiot friend? We're in a nice, filthy cemetery. Does this make you happy? Is this fitting, proper enough? Louis: We belong in hell. Lestat: And what if there is no hell, or they don't want us there?...
House owner: I mean Pottersville. Don't you think I know where I live? What's the matter with you? [He proceeds toward his house. George is completely bewildered] George Bailey: Oh, I don't know. Either I'm off my nut, or he is... [to Clarence] Georg...
John Hammond: When we have control again... Dr. Ellie Sattler: You never had control, that's the illusion! I was overwhelmed by the power of this place. But I made a mistake, too, I didn't have enough respect for that power and it's out now. The only...
Ben Gardner: When we get them silly bastards down in that rock pile, it'll be some fun, they'll wish their fathers had never met their mothers. When they start takin' their bottoms out and slamming into them rocks, boy! Get away from there, ya goddam...
The Junk Lady: What's the matter, my dear, don't you like your toys? Sarah: [comes to her senses] It's all junk! The Junk Lady: [picks up a music box] Well, what about this? This is not junk, eh? Sarah: [smashes music box] Yes, it is! [Sarah's room c...
Idi Amin: Before I forget, I need to ask you a favor. Nicholas Garrigan: Anything. Idi Amin: I will be in Libya next week, and I need you to attend a meeting in my place. Nicholas Garrigan: What kind of meeting? Idi Amin: A simple matter of taste and...
Eugenie Rose Chaney: Maryland is a beautiful state. Bennett Marco: This is Delaware. Eugenie Rose Chaney: I know, I was one of the orginal Chinese workmen who laid the track on this straight. Eugenie Rose Chaney: But, em... nonetheless, Maryland is a...
[last lines] Annabeth Markum: Their daddy's a king. And a king knows what to do and *does* it. Even when it's hard. And their daddy will do whatever he has to for those he loves. And that's all that matters. Because everyone is weak, Jimmy. Everyone ...
[Discussing how to counter Homer Stokes' campaign for governor] Junior O'Daniel: We could hire our own midget, even shorter than his. Pappy O'Daniel: Wouldn't we look like a bunch of Johnny-come-latelies, bragging on our own midget, doesn't matter ho...
