Movies have had their place in pop culture for as long as the camera has existed.
Some movies are remembered for specific visuals or performances, but it seems thatmovie quotes have a particular longevity.
Whether it’sTaxi Driver’s iconic “You talking to me?”
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10"I’m Walkin' Here!"
It’s there where he meets Ratso Rizzo (Dustin Hoffman), a smooth-talking conman and social outcast.
A classic American drama,Midnight Cowboyis carried by the charisma and chemistry of its two leads.
Whatever the truth, the line remains untouchable.
At one point in their lives, everybody has recited it when crossing a busy street.
The very nature of its witty and riffy screenplay makes it an endlessly quotable movie.
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8"Leave the Gun.
Take the Cannoli."
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7"You Hit Me in the Ear!"
Fight Clubis an idiosyncratic masterwork of excess and creative expression.
Furthermore, he also claims thatacclaimed directorDavid Fincherencouraged Norton to make contact with the hit.
6"you might’t Handle the Truth!"
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A Few Good Menis aquintessential courtroom dramathat benefits from a stacked cast all at the top of their game.
One especially intense scene sees Nicholson’s Colonel Jessup being questioned for his involvement in the murder.
A change for the better if you ask just about anyone.
5"You Talkin' to Me?"
Taxi Driveris a masterclass of acting from one of cinema’s most gifted performers.
Often imitated but never replicated, this quote lives on in cinematic legend.
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4"I’m the King of the World!"
A romance blossoms between the two on the maiden voyage on what is deemed to be the unsinkable R.M.S.
At one pointthe highest-grossing movie of all time,Titanic’s cultural significance cannot be understated.
One key element keepingTitanicculturally relevant isits number of iconic scenes and quotability.
3"Here’s Looking at You, Kid."
2"You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat."
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A monstrous great white shark.
The three embark on a mission to kill the beast and end its reign of terror.
1"Here’s Johnny!"
With an expression that reflects his descent into madness, Nicholson delivers a brilliant ad-lib.
According toThe Independent, Nicholson’s improvisation was inspired by the intro of legendary late-night hostJohnny Carson.
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