Honestly, movie comebacks are usually the best comebacks. That might be because they’ve had a team of writers carefully writing and rewriting them for hours before they’re filmed, but we’re ignoring that small fact for now. Because there’s no greater feeling than following a genuine question or situation with a great movie quote. We all do it without even realizing: those droll lines uttered during heartfelt rom-coms, stirring speeches shouted valiantly in action flicks, and righteous outbursts full of conviction can find their way into our daily banter surprisingly regularly (and it’s so much fun when they do.) Below are some of the movie lines that you can use in real life.
1. “That’s a Bold Strategy, Cotton; Let’s See if It Pays off for ‘Em.”
One user shared, “‘That’s a bold strategy, cotton, let’s see if it pays off for ’em.’ from Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. The movie revolves around a group of misfits who enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament to save their cherished local gym from the onslaught of a corporate health fitness chain.
2. “Face It, Girls. I’m Older, and I Have More Insurance.”
Another user said, “‘Face it, girls, I’m older and have more insurance.'” The line is spoken by Evelyn Couch (played by Kathy Bates) in the movie Fried Green Tomatoes.
One user replied, “TOWANDA!!!!!”
3. “You Keep Using That Word; I Do Not Think It Means What You Think It Means.”
The movie The Princess Bride is packed with quotable moments, but Inigo Montoya has probably been turned into a meme the most often. Here he is with a line we’ve probably all quoted at some time.
“‘You keep using that word; I do not think it means what you think it means.’ And many, many more from The Princess Bride,” one Redditor posted.
Another user replied, “Very nice! So many good quotes from that movie can be pulled out as a funny response.”
4. “Have Fun Storming the Castle!”
Scarcely a single conversation in The Princess Bride goes by without delivering some delightful one-liner, but the whole exchange with Miracle Max is a funny one from start to finish.
Another user stated, “Have fun storming the castle!’—Whenever someone departs for something.”
One commenter quoted back, “‘Think it’ll work?'”
5. “How Do I Get Out of This Chickens- Outfit?”
“After watching Aliens about a thousand times, every time someone asks if there are any questions, it takes all of my willpower not to ask ‘How do I get out of this chickens- outfit?'” one Redditor posted.
Another user shared, “‘Something, something nuke it from orbit…’ Gets used a lot in the shop, in the field, pretty much anywhere but with the customers, I’m not familiar with.”
6 “How Many Combat Drops?”
One user posted, “‘How many COMBAT drops?’ from … Aliens. Every time there’s a new manager/team lead, etc.”
Another user replied, “That’s a good one. I have wanted to use it before, too, but I always manage to bite my tongue!”
7. “That’s Just, Like, Your Opinion, Man.”
Is there any better (or worse) way to diffuse a tense disagreement than by drawling, “That’s just like, your opinion, man”? Depending on the sense of humor of those around you, it could be either hilarious or infuriating, but either way it’s likely to be worth it.
One user shared a line from The Big Lebowski movie and posted, “‘That’s just like, your opinion, man.'”
One user replied, “‘This aggression will not stand.'”
8. “Alrighty Then”
In a movie peppered with strange and ridiculous situations, one of the most valuable takeaways is a quote you can use in precisely those situations. This quote can be sprinkled like salt in any type of awkward situation, or when conversation is awkwardly grinding to a halt. Alrighty then!
“I don’t know about all the time, but I have been known to drop an ‘Alrighty then.’ when someone spouts something that is both TMI and rather absurd,” posted one user.
9 “Let’s Make Like a Tree and Get the F- Out of Here.”
Some movies are just a trip from start to finish, and The Boondock Saints is one of those. It’s good for a gory watch about vigilante justice from time to time, and also the occasional quote.
One user stated from the Boondock Saints movie, “I like to say ‘ … make like a tree and get the f- out of here.’ I don’t remember what movie/show I heard it on, but I know I didn’t make it up.”
10. “You’re Killing Me, Smalls.”
One Redditor quoted the movie The Sandlot and commented, “You’re killing me, Smalls.”
The Sandlot is a story of a group of young baseball players during the summer of 1962. Like any movie with hope, grit and determination, there’s also plenty of situations rife with disappointment. The result is quotes that you can use in any sort of situation involving failure to lighten the mood by tossing out a movie quote.
Another user shared, “YESSS BRRROOOO. YESSSSS THIS IS MEE!!!”
11. “Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates; You Never Know What You’re Gonna Get.”
In Forest Gump, Forest is a very straight-forward character. In a lot of complicated and nuanced situations, he still calls things as he sees them, and it leads to a lot of situational comedy. As a result, the movie is peppered with great quotes that apply (or misapply) to dozens of situations.
“I often use the quote ‘Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get,’ from Forrest Gump,” one user added to the thread.
One user added, “‘Stupid is as stupid does!'”
12. “Winter Is Coming…”
Lots of great movie quote references are rather depending on the circumstances lining up, but the perfect time for this one comes around seasonally. Honestly, that’s rather convenient.
One user shared the most favorite and famous quotes from The Game of Thrones and posted, “‘Winter is coming … ‘ I say this a lot around October.”
Another user replied, “‘You know nothing, John Snow.'”
The OP jokingly replied, “Perfect, lol.”
13. “Groovy.”
Turns out this one pops up in multiple movies; which honestly could play to your favor. Besides, it’s universal enough regardless of which movie you were intending to quote, your chances of having the quote recognized are just about doubled.
One commenter stated, “‘Groovy.’ (The Evil Dead Trilogy).”
The OP responded, “Oh hahaha, I thought that was from Austin Powers. …”
14. “Hasta la Vista, Baby.”
Turns out The Terminator is good for more than just a favorite movie night in; you can take sprinkle those convenient little quotes throughout your conversation.
Another user stated, “Hasta la vista, baby.”
One added, “Love it.”
15. “May the Force Be With You.”
Need a way to say goodbye and good luck all together? We’ve got you—try this quote from Star Wars. Better yet, it’s versatile. You can use it sincerely (and a little humorously) to wish somebody good luck, or you can use it with some snark if you don’t really approve of what they’re about to attempt.
“‘May the Force be with you.” – Star Wars. I use this quote when wishing someone good luck.” shared one Star Wars fan.
Another user replied, “That’s nice of you; I’m sure they love that!”
What do you think of the statements above? Share your thoughts down in the comments!
Source: Reddit.
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