Ever know one of those people who can quote movies ad nauseam? Perhaps you’re one of them yourself! Quoting movies and other media is nothing new—we’ve seen it in The Simpsons and in Community, and Family Guy’s entire show practically revolves around referential humor. But there’s something fun about peppering one’s speech with quotations. It’s a little wink to a shared pop culture, and in a small way it can even strengthen friendships: think about how you feel when you realize that someone else loves the same things you do. The following list is, admittedly, subjective and perhaps, er, show’s this writer’s age, but no matter: classics are classics. Here are some of the most quotable films ever. (Warning: occasional salty language ahead.)
10. RoboCop (1987)
RoboCop is a killer film with sharp satire and, yes, brutal violence. Its franchise was vast: it spawned two sequels, several series of comic books from Marvel and Dark Horse, a fantastic stand-up arcade game, and a TV series or two. In fact, its impact was so strong that it’s a wonder that anyone could watch That ’70s Show without thinking “Oh my God, it’s Clarence Boddicker! Run for your lives!” whenever they saw Red on screen. RoboCop was so good, in fact, that it surely didn’t need that weak remake in 2014. Despite that, it may seem that the great lines in RoboCop are few and far between, but there are some that will live forever.
Best lines:
- “Dead or alive, you’re coming with me.”
- “Come quietly or there will be… trouble.”
- “I’d buy that for a dollar!”
- “I can feel them… but I can’t remember them.”
- “You call this a glitch?!”
- And:
- “Book him.”
- “What’s the charge?”
- “He’s a cop killer.”