Is Hollywood done with memorable lines?

[Rocketman]

Something I've noticed in the 21st Century.

Usually, if a line/scene is clearly memorable, you'll know right away. Recent examples are ironically from Heath Ledger's career:

- "I wish I knew how to quit you."
- "Why so serious?"

But the 80's and 90's (and before) were FILLED with memorable lines. FILLED. And now it seems like we barely get them.

- Life is like a box of chocolates.
- A Royale with Cheese.
- Hasta La Vista, Baby.
- I'll make him an offer he can't refuse.
- I ate his liver, with some fava beans, and a nice Chianti. Ff-ff-ff-ff.
- Heeeeeeere's Johnny!
- You can't handle the truth!
- You complete me.
- Show me the money!
- Help me, help you.
- Here's looking at you, kid.
- May the Force be with you.
- Rosebud.
- You talkin' to me?
- E.T. Phone Home.

Where are these lines from 2000 to 2012? It's like they're completely absent.

So, here's a thread to prove me wrong.
What were some of the great lines of this century?

 

[DACrowe]

Why so serious?

And a few more serious attempts:

"I drink your milkshake!"

"I'm Finished!"

"The Precious...."

"The way of the future..."

"You're a wizard Harry"

Half the script for The Social Network

"I'm sick and tired of these mother****in' snakes on this mother****in' plane!"

I could come up with a better list, but I really don't have the desire to. Besides your list spans lines from movies as early as 1943 (You could do a whole list of Casablanca lines that are pop culturally immortal) to 1996. A bit of a wide net there for comparison.

 

[Project862006]

"This Is Sparta"

 

[darkseid26]

No. I've been quoting The Social Network since the first day I saw it.

 

[CConn]

"I'm gonna go have a smoke right now. You want a smoke? You don't smoke, do ya, right? What are ya, one of those fitness freaks, huh? Go **** yourself."

 

[SPIDERMAN117]

"So long.. Partner"

"I wrote you for 7 years!"

"My precious! They stole it from us!"

"You underestimate my power!"

"He's a silent guardian, a watchful protector, a dark knight"

"Im the juggernaut *****!"

"We lost doug"

 

[Rocketman]

Why so serious?

And a few more serious attempts:

"I drink your milkshake!"

"I'm Finished!"

"The Precious...."

"The way of the future..."

"You're a wizard Harry"

Half the script for The Social Network

"I'm sick and tired of these mother****in' snakes on this mother****in' plane!"

I could come up with a better list, but I really don't have the desire to. Besides your list spans lines from movies as early as 1943 (You could do a whole list of Casablanca lines that are pop culturally immortal) to 1996. A bit of a wide net there for comparison.

I would say the following three are the BIGGEST three of the 21st century.

- My precious
- I drink your milkshake
- I wish I knew how to quit you

 

[Iron_Stark]

I see dead people

This year will be "We have a Hulk"

 

[Lighthouse]

Every single line in Anchorman.

 

[Secret Fawful]

Pirates of the Caribbean had really memorable lines, honestly.

 

[ThePowerCosmic]

"NO!" - Rise of the Planet of the Apes. t:

 

[ThePowerCosmic]

I see dead people

This year will be "We have a Hulk"

 

[Figs]

"I'm gonna go have a smoke right now. You want a smoke? You don't smoke, do ya, right? What are ya, one of those fitness freaks, huh? Go **** yourself."

This! This line had me rolling!

Also...and this movie quickly became a cult classic so I think this definitely counts.

"Shut the **** up Donnie!"

 

[Hush]

Really only the early 2000's have had a chance to age as far as the 21st century goes I mean the reason those movies you quoted are memorable is because they have had 20-50 years to grow nostalgia. You can find lines as early as 2000 that are super memorable but then again that's 12 years ago now. Gladiator came out in 2000 and that whole script us quotable, Hollywood hasn't given up you just have to give these 21st century films time to grow some metaphorical moss on their tree trunks. When Casablanca and Gone With The Wind came out they were recognized as fantastic films but they weren't classics immediately, that takes time for every movie. So let's just re-visit this in 20 years. Haha

 

[ThePowerCosmic]

 

[Wadjet]

Pirates of the Caribbean had really memorable lines, honestly.

"But why is the rum gone?" springs to mind.

And, from Inception, "Mustn't be afraid t dream a little bigger, darling."

 

[CConn]

This! This line had me rolling!

Also...and this movie quickly became a cult classic so I think this definitely counts.

"Shut the **** up Donnie!"

I also love this one:

"Marriage is an important part of getting ahead: lets people know you're not a homo; married guy seems more stable; people see the ring, they think at least somebody can stand the son of a *****; ladies see the ring, they know immediately you must have some cash or your c*** must work."

Mainly because it's so true.

 

[SuperBatman]

Pirates of the Caribbean had really memorable lines, honestly.

Where's the Rum Gone? lol

 

[CGHulk]

Why is the rum gone?

 

[DACrowe]

"You forgot one thing....I'm Captain Jack Sparrow."

"You spent three days sitting on a beach drinking rum?"/"Welcome to the Caribbean, love."

"Game over."

"Remember, remember the fifth of November." (I know it's a popular phrase/poem in the UK, but the movie made it internationally well known).

"Brick killed a guy!....I've been meaning to talk to you about that. You may want to lay low for a little while because you're probably wanted for murder."

"You stay classy, San Diego."

"I'm trapped in a glass cage of emotion!"

"Never go the full ******."

"I don't drop character until the DVD commentary."

"I can Derri-lick my own balls...You think you're too cool for school. Well I got a newsflash for you Walter Cronkite--you aren't."

"Puff is the name of the boy's magical dragon."

"I have nipples, Greg. Can you milk me?"

Throwing some comedy in the thread.

 

[Octoberist]

I'm a fan of 'Never go full ******" and "Why so serious?"

 

[Secret Fawful]

POTC:

Parlay?

What is it now. We two immortals locked in an epic battle until judgement day and trumpets sound? Hmm?
Or you could surrender.

Ye best start believin in ghost stories, Miss Turner. You're in one.

Do you fear death?

This is the day you shall always remember as the day that you almost caught Captain Jack Sparrow.

I'm tellin the story!

No survivors? Then who's tellin the stories I wonder?

What's the matter? You afraid to get wet?

It's just good business.

Bloody pirates!

Apple?

Why thank you, Jaaaaack.

Apparently you've never been to Singapore.

Ello Poppet.

I've got a jar of dirt!

This is either madness or brilliance.
It's remarkable how often those two traits coincide.

You're mad!
Thank goodness for that or this would probably never work.

It's the honest ones you want to watch out for. You can never predict when they'll do something incredibly....stupid.

I cannot be summoned like some mongrel PUP!
Apparently you can.

What is it you want most?

^Just to name a few.

 

[Octoberist]

Now we're doing too much from 'Pirates'.

 

[Secret Fawful]

Now we're doing too much from 'Pirates'.

No such thing. They implied the rum line was the only memorable one. I'm setting them straight. I honestly can't believe I have to defend this.

 

[Octoberist]

No. I've been quoting The Social Network since the first day I saw it.

I'm CEO, B*tch!

Drop the "The." Just "Facebook." It's cleaner