When you watch a Tarantino movie, you go with certain expectations: a non-linear storyline, bursts of stylized violence, an eclectic soundtrack, an endless parade of unforgettable characters, and, of course, quirky dialogue. His signature on his movies is so sharp that he comes off more as a brand than just a regular director.It’s been over 30 years, and his characters have always delivered lines that come from an electric space between casual banter and danger. These lines, spoken by characters as if they have nothing to lose and everything to prove, stick so deeply in our psyche because they are loaded with fear, ego, revenge, pride, and raw human impulse.So, let’s follow up this discussion with ten memorable quotes that give Tarantino movies their own brand.10 Iconic Quotes from Tarantino Movies1. “You shoot me in a dream, you better wake up and apologize.”Reservoir Dogs, 1992 A friendly scuffle between Joe (Lawrence Tierney) and Mr. White (Harvey Keitel) about putting away an address book prompts Mr. Blonde (Michael Madsen) to ask Joe jokingly if he wants him to shoot Mr. White for him. This quote is Mr. White’s answer to it.Aside from its “friendly banter” tone, it establishes Mr. White as the father figure of the group, while also revealing his personality: he is an old-school mobster who blends in with his younger, Gen-X buddies through his flippant attitude. This is a bad-ass statement that signals his dominance. In short, this is Mr. White’s way of saying, “In your dreams, buddy!...
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