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00:00 "You are a toy!"
00:03 Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're looking at the most memorable verbal beatdowns from 90s films.
00:10 Get ready for highly quotable snapshots from entertaining films.
00:14 "And may God have mercy on your soul."
00:16 Number 10. Trinity saves Neo.
00:20 The Matrix.
00:21 Until this sequence, Neo's true power is uncertain in the virtual world of the Matrix.
00:26 "You take the blue pill, the story ends. You wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe.
00:33 You take the red pill, you stay in Wonderland."
00:36 Moments after the hero dodges bullets in slow motion,
00:40 he finds himself wounded with an evil agent gaining the upper hand.
00:44 The Wachowskis' wild vision of a sci-fi simulation reaches a peak with this action scene and its
00:50 dramatic finish. Trinity then saves the day with a well-timed quip and gunshot.
00:56 "Dodge this."
00:57 In a few seconds, her character delivers arguably the coolest line in the film,
01:01 while reminding everyone that she's a badass.
01:04 "Can you fly that thing?"
01:05 "Not yet."
01:08 Sometimes all you need is a comeback to cap off a great moment in a classic movie.
01:12 Number 9. Happy Gilmore takes down Bob Barker.
01:17 Happy Gilmore.
01:18 "Now you're gonna get it, Bobby!"
01:20 For Adam Sandler's early favorite, Happy Gilmore,
01:24 the comedian partners up with an unlikely TV legend.
01:27 "Wow! You know, Nick Faldo and I won this thing last year,
01:31 and I'd like to win it again this year."
01:32 "Alright, I'll do my best."
01:34 For a celebrity tournament, his character and Bob Barker clash to the point of starting an
01:39 all-out brawl on the course. Gilmore gains the upper hand and offers this hilarious line
01:45 to the game show host.
01:46 "The price is wrong, bitch."
01:48 Making it all the funnier, the amateur golfer gets a surprise
01:52 courtesy of Barker's fighting skills. Sandler's trademark comic delivery makes
01:57 this really wacky scene even more enjoyable. The added irony of the hero punching and
02:03 yelling at the Price is Right host is worth the price of admission.
02:06 Number 8. Buzz insults Woody.
02:10 Toy Story.
02:11 Toy Story works as such a groundbreaking technical achievement that its screenplay
02:16 doesn't always get the credit it deserves. For example, this scene between Buzz and Woody
02:21 shows how much the script excels at building entertaining arguments.
02:26 "And you, my friend, are responsible for delaying my rendezvous with Star Command."
02:30 "You are a toy!"
02:35 The toys find themselves far away from Andy's house and unsure of what to do.
02:40 The cowboy tries to snap Buzz out of his misguided worldview,
02:43 but the space ranger retorts with this blunt line.
02:46 "You are a sad, strange little man."
02:49 Tim Allen's voice provides the right amount of comedy that really makes this moment.
02:53 Allen never fails to embody his toy counterpart with a self-serious and unaware attitude
02:59 that audiences can't help but love.
03:01 "Terrain seems a bit unstable. No readout yet if the air is breathable.
03:07 And there seems to be no sign of intelligent life anywhere."
03:10 Number 7. Making Change.
03:12 New Jack City.
03:14 This scene from New Jack City helps cement its reputation as one of the great crime films
03:19 of the early 1990s. In one of his finest roles, Wesley Snipes brings a menace and eloquence to
03:26 his drug lord villain as he cusses out his underlings.
03:30 "What happened? Huh? Don't nobody know nothing? Come on now, now everybody don't speak at once."
03:38 When one of them tries to respond, Snipes bounces back with this demeaning comment.
03:44 "Sit your five dollar ass down before I make change."
03:47 The notable line makes for one of several quotes that signify the character's macho presence
03:52 throughout the movie. The clever insult also defies description, going well beyond the usual
03:57 cliches and finding a whole new way to put somebody down.
04:01 "What's the matter G? What's up with you, huh?"
04:04 Number 6. Cyrus Compares Johnny to a Cockroach.
04:09 Con Air.
04:10 John Malkovich doesn't pull any punches as the antagonist Cyrus the Virus in Con Air.
04:15 "Say there was a disturbance but everything's under control. Say it or I will kill you."
04:20 Talking to the equally dangerous Danny Trejo,
04:22 the villain offers a highly detailed comeback to his fellow convict.
04:26 "For me you're somewhere between a cockroach and that white stuff that accumulates at the
04:30 corner of your mouth when you're really thirsty."
04:33 It's a particularly inventive line of dialogue that also cues the viewers into the character's
04:38 methodical mindset. Foreshadowing his diabolical nature, this quote serves more than just an
04:46 entertaining purpose. Coming out of the mouth of a highly skilled actor, the thespian makes
04:52 it sound like much more than a throwaway sentence. Malkovich makes his presence known quickly,
04:57 and this kind of dialogue helps him steal the show.
05:00 Number 5. Barking Dogs Bite.
05:04 Reservoir Dogs.
05:05 Quentin Tarantino's first film, Reservoir Dogs, is full of violence and exciting dialogue
05:11 performed by a gifted set of actors.
05:13 "You don't care they're counting on your tips to live?
05:15 You know what this is? It's the world's smallest violin playing just for the waitresses."
05:22 "You don't have any idea what you're talking about."
05:25 After their botched heist, the criminals regroup at a warehouse where tensions run high.
05:31 Mr. White gets mad at the psychopathic tendencies of Mr. Blonde and his decisions during the
05:36 robbery. This prompts a line from Michael Madsen's character, who almost prompts a
05:41 fight with his attitude.
05:43 "Are you gonna bark all day, little doggie? Or are you gonna bite?"
05:48 With just a brief sentence, the robber changes the mood and makes this scene all the more
05:53 dramatic. Tarantino's dialogue sounds as fresh and bold as it did in the early 90s.
05:59 "Hey, come on, what are we on a playground here, huh?"
06:02 Number four, the apples scene. Goodwill Hunting.
06:06 Goodwill Hunting won an Oscar for its screenplay, and this scene is one of the many reasons why.
06:11 "Wood drastically underestimates the impact of social distinctions predicated upon wealth,
06:19 especially inherited wealth. You got that from Vickers. Work in Essex County, page 98, right?
06:24 Yeah, I read that too. Were you gonna plagiarize the whole thing for us? Do you have any thoughts
06:28 of your own on this matter?"
06:30 After serving up a verbal beatdown to a preppy bar patron, Will Hunting spots the same guy at
06:36 another place on his way home. He approaches the window and delivers a final statement to
06:41 prove his superiority.
06:43 "Well, I got a number. How do you like them apples?"
06:46 The lead actor and co-writer nails the scene with all of his charm and natural humor.
06:52 Having spent years working on the script with Ben Affleck, the performer shows that he's
06:56 completely in his element, and spouting memorable lines like these is second nature to him.
07:02 It's also probably the coolest movie quote that involves the word "apples."
07:06 "Sounds like a real hoot."
07:07 Number three, the dude responds to Jesus. The Big Lebowski
07:12 The Big Lebowski is full of sage wisdom from a very laid-back and unlikely hero.
07:18 "Well, I do mind. The dude minds. This will not stand, you know? This aggression will not stand,
07:24 man."
07:25 This particular scene sees the dude face-to-face with his rival, Jesus.
07:29 After surviving the boulder's taunts,
07:31 Jeff Bridges responds with an even-keeled comeback for the ages.
07:35 "Yeah, well, you know, that's just like, uh, your opinion, man."
07:41 Having his hands on his head is an inspired touch,
07:44 as his scene partners look on with amazing facial expressions.
07:48 Not to be outdone, John Turturro wonderfully sets up the line with his ridiculous villain character.
07:54 "Jesus."
07:55 "You said it, man."
07:57 The Coen brothers' zany and memorable dialogue in this moment secures the film's status as a cult
08:03 classic.
08:03 Number two, Joe Pesci wins his Oscar. Goodfellas
08:08 In an award-winning role, Joe Pesci perfectly embodies the wicked soul of a violent mobster.
08:14 This famous part of Goodfellas is as chilling as any horror movie. Courtesy of Pesci's timing and
08:20 fiery presence, the sequence quickly devolves into a scary portrait of a psychopath who doesn't like
08:26 to be called funny.
08:27 "I'm funny how? I mean, funny like I'm a clown? I amuse you? I make you laugh?"
08:32 The scene was reportedly based on a real incident the actor dealt with,
08:35 which the director incorporated into the script. Knowing that information,
08:39 it's even more effective as the dialogue comes together in a truly tense moment.
08:44 "Tell me. Tell me what's funny."
08:46 It's even better with Ray Liotta's stunned reaction to his co-star's speech.
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09:10 Number one, Finding the Truth - A Few Good Men
09:14 Rob Reiner's courtroom drama, A Few Good Men, features one of the more iconic legal scenes
09:19 in cinema history. As Colonel Jessup takes the stand, Lieutenant Caffey questions him in the
09:25 climactic part of the film. When pressed for information, Jessup finally utters this classic
09:30 line in response to the interrogation. "You want answers!" "I want the truth!"
09:35 "You can't handle the truth!" Between Cruise's intensity and Nicholson's expert delivery,
09:41 it's no wonder that this moment is so widely quoted. Hearing Sorkin's dialogue come out of
09:46 the mouths of two Hollywood stars makes you wish that everyday life could be this exciting.
09:52 "You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties.
09:56 You want me on that wall. You need me on that wall."
10:00 While real courtrooms might not be this dramatic, this insult is one for the ages,
10:05 and represents the 90s as well as anything.
10:08 "We use words like honor, code, loyalty. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent
10:15 defending something. You use them as a punchline."
10:18 Did we miss your favorite movie put down? Let us know in the comments.
10:22 "I would rather you just said thank you and went on your way."
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