AFI counted down what they deem to be the top 100 quotes in American movie history. Here is their top 10.
1. "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn," "Gone With the Wind," 1939.
2. "I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse," "The Godfather," 1972.
3. "You don't understand! I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I could've been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am," "On the Waterfront," 1954.
4. "Toto, I've got a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore," "The Wizard of Oz," 1939.
5. "Here's looking at you, kid," "Casablanca," 1942.
6. "Go ahead, make my day," "Sudden Impact," 1983.
7. "All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up," "Sunset Blvd.," 1950.
8. "May the Force be with you," "Star Wars," 1977.
9. "Fasten your seatbelts. It's going to be a bumpy night," "All About Eve," 1950.
10. "You talking to me?" "Taxi Driver," 1976.
There are some glaring omissions on that list. Here are five obvious ones that didn't make their top 100.
- "Oh, I'm sorry. Did I break your concentration?" - Jules Winnfield, Pulp Fiction
- "All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine." - Jeff Spicoli, Fast Times At Ridgemont High
- "It's not until you lose everything that you are free to do anything." - Tyler Durden, Fight Club
- "Keaton always said, "I don't believe in God, but I'm afraid of him." Well I believe in God, and the only thing that scares me is Keyser Soze." - Verbal Kint, The Usual Suspects
- "Hey Peter, man, check out channel 9, it's the breast exams." - Lawrence, Office Space
