Category: Movies

“I don’t trust a guy without a dark side. Call me old fashioned.”

From: Avengers: Age of Ultron

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Tony Stark

The story behind the quote: This quote comes from the second Avengers movie: Avengers: Age of Ultron. In the film, Tony Stark creates a machine that is supposed to help defend to world but the machine, called Ultron, decides the best way to save humans from themselves is to enslave them.

The quote comes in the middle of the film when the Avengers seek refuge in Hawkeye/Clint Barton’s secluded home. Iron Man/Tony Stark (played by Robert Downey Jr) and Captain America/Steve Rogers (played by Chris Evans) are reflecting on how Ultron defeated them. Tony Stark then comments on how Steve Rogers got out remarkably unscathed. Steve Rogers asks why that seems to bother him and this is when Tony Stark delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: Every single person has flaws and it’s okay to admit what they are. In fact, the more you try to hide them, the more people will think you’re trying to hide something.

“How did you know? I love this song!”

From: White Chicks

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Latrell Spencer

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the comedy film, White Chicks. The film stars Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans as two FBI agents who disguise themselves as the daughters of a wealthy family in order to protect them from kidnappers.

The quote is mentioned near the end of the film. Professional basketball player Latrell Spencer (played by Terry Crews) wins a date with Marlon Wayans’ character. In an attempt to annoy Latrell to force him to end the date quickly, Marlon Wayans’ character turns on the radio and plays Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Miles.” This backfires as, after delivering the quote, Latrell starts singing along to the song.

Geek wisdom: Never judge a book by its cover. You may make presumptions on the likes and dislikes of a person based on their race, religion or their upbringing. However, you don’t really know what makes them tick. You may have a lot more in common than you realize.

“I don’t have friends. I got family.”

From: Furious 7 AKA Fast and Furious 7

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Dominic Torretto

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote essentially comes from the entire Fast and Furious franchise. While the films started as a homage to street racing culture, later films evolved into a ludicrous action franchise with over-the-top fighting and highly improbably action sequences. Strangely enough, it’s when the films transitioned to what it is now is when it became the multimillion dollar franchise it is today.

The specific quote in question comes from the 7th film. After a manhunt, Dominic Toretto (played by Vin Diesel) and his crew confronts Deckard Shaw (played by Jason Statham). A standoff ensues when Shaw pulls a pin from a grenade. Shaw insinuates that one of their friends might actually be working for him. This is when Dom delivers the quote.

As a laugh, here is a montage of all of the times when the idea of family was brought up during the first film all the way up to the 7th Fast and Furious movie.

Geek wisdom: Family is more than just being bonded by blood. Family will be there for you when you need them the most.

“Once again, things that could have been brought to my attention yesterday!”

From: The Wedding Singer

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Robbie Hart

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the romantic comedy from 1998, The Wedding Singer. The story is all about a failed rock band lead singer who becomes a wedding singer later on. He meets and falls in love with a waitress during one of his gigs but he finds out that she’s already engaged.

The quote comes early on in the movie, Robbie Hart (played by Adam Sandler) is left at the altar by his fiancee. His fiancee tells Robbie he fell in love with him when he was part of a rock band and she doesn’t love him anymore. She also wants to leave town and make it in the big city. Robbie then asks what’s wrong with living in their small town and living with him. She then retorts that he lives with his sister and she couldn’t handle living like that. This is when Robbie delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: Sometimes, there is never a good time to break bad news. It might be best to just rip off the band aid as fast as possible because you never know when it might be too late.

“That’s all it is, Miles. A leap of faith.”

From: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Genre: Movies and Cartoons

Who said it?: Stan LeePeter B. Parker

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote was submitted by Hassan Sarosh. Thank you for your submission!

Today’s quote comes from the 2018 animated film, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The film takes place in a different “universe” and follows Miles Morales, a young pre-teen who is bitten by a genetically modified spider and gains spider-like powers. This universe’s Peter Parker/Spider-Man dies attempting to prevent the multiverse’s destruction and the cataclysm accidentally brings in different Spider-themed heroes into Miles’ universe.

The quote is can be heard twice in the film. The first time it’s said is by Peter B. Parker (voiced by Jake Johnson), a Spider-Man from a different universe from Miles Morales. He delivers the quote when, while training the youth, Miles asks when he’ll know he’s ready. The second time is during a flashback when Miles Morales, despite being told he would be in danger while the rest of the team goes after Kingpin, he still joins the fight, remembering Peter’s words.

Geek wisdom: We won’t always have a clear signal or sign when to do something. We have to set our own path, realize our strengths and weaknesses and do our best. It can be a risk but, if we don’t take that leap of faith, we will never really know if we were ready or not.

“If it bleeds, we can kill it.”

From: Predator

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Major Dutch Shaefer

The story behind the quote: This quote comes from the 1987 action sci-fi movie, Predator. In it, a team of commandos, led by Major Dutch Shaefer (portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger), come into contact with an alien lifeform intent on killing them for sport.

The quote comes from the middle of the film. The Predator has killed a good number of the commandos and seems unstoppable. The woman they were bringing with them explains that she noticed the creature was somehow injured. This is when Dutch delivers the quote and rallies his troops.

Geek wisdom: Even the most insurmountable odds can be overcome. But it does take tenacity and the willingness to beat the odds, which may seem impossible… but it actually is possible.

“You will eat less than you desire and more than you deserve.”

From: The Menu

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Elsa

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the 2022 thriller comedy, The Menu. The film is all about a celebrity chef (played by Ralph Fiennes) who invites various upper class customers to his island restaurant to enjoy a very exclusive meal. Although the menu has been painstakingly planned out, a wrench is thrown into the works when one of the guest invites another guest, Margot Mills (played by Anya Taylor-Joy), who was not part of the guest list when the menu was made.

The quote comes from the middle of the film. During one of the courses, the Breadless Bread Plate, a group of venture capitalists try to pull their weight and actually get some bread. The host of the restaurant, Elsa (played by Hong Chau), refuses. After doing so, Elsa leans forward and whispers the quote into one of their ears.

Geek wisdom: What we “deserve” and what we “desire” are things we might confuse between the two as this is more of a play on “needs” and “wants”. You might think you “deserve” a Lamborghini but, in actuality, we just “desire” one. And it might not really be needed as maybe a Honda Civic would work just as well. Think about if you really think the thing you “deserve” or “need” is actually something you “desire” or “want”.

“The only thing I do know is that we have to be kind. Please, be kind, especially when we don’t know what’s going on.”

From: Everything Everywhere All at Once

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Waymond Wang

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the award winning film, Everything Everywhere All at Once. The film focuses on Evelyn Wang, a seemingly nobody who is struggling in her business and life. Due to a series of events, it turns out she might be the only one who can save this universe and the entire multiverse from utter destruction.

The quote comes from the climax of the film. Evelyn Wang (played by Michelle Yeoh), feeling hopeless, gives up as she feels life is pointless. She stops, however, to listen to her husband, Waymond Wang (played by Ke Huy Quan) as he pleads for everyone to stop fighting. This is when he delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: The world can be a confusing and dark place and that makes it so easy to lash out at everything every time. But when we do, we are just adding to the confusion and darkness. It’s best to avoid adding more problems to the world and giving more good instead.

“The hardest choices require the strongest of wills.”

From: Avengers: Infinity War

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Thanos

The story behind the quote: While I have touched upon a lot of quotes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the past, this is the first quote from a villian. Avengers: Infinity War focuses on Thanos (played by Josh Brolin) and his quest to gather the Infinity Stones to fulfill his plan to eliminate half the galaxy’s population to prevent suffering from a lack of resources. The Avengers stumble upon the plot and try to stop him.

The quote comes from the third act of the film. Thanos arrives on Titan to retrieve the Time Stone from Doctor Strange (played by Benedict Cumberbatch). Thanos explains to Doctor Strange how his planet used to be glorious but his plan to half his world’s population to prevent its annihilation was scoffed at. He then explains how, after he achieves his plan to do it on a universal scale, he’ll finally rest. This is when he delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: Sometimes, it feels so much easier to just quit when the going gets tough. However, only the people with really strong willpower will push though when the going gets tough.

“People keep asking me if I’m back. And I really haven’t had an answer. But now, yeah, I’m thinking I’m back!”

From: John Wick

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: John Wick

The story behind the quote: This quote comes from the first film of the John Wick franchise. The film series follows the titular character, John Wick (played by Keanu Reeves), as a retired hitman who returns to his killing ways after some thugs kill his dog, which was the last thing his late wife gifted him before she passed. The film launched a franchise and, despite the original’s general low-budget, became a huge box-office sensation.

The quote comes from the middle of the film. John Wick is captured by Viggo Tarasov, the father of the person who killed John Wick’s dog. Viggo is upset at all the carnage John had done and he thinks it’s all because of a dog. John Wick then explains why the dog is special to him. This is when John Wick says he’s probably back to being the feared assassin by delivering the quote.

Geek wisdom: Even people who have changed their ways can be pushed over the edge. So it’s always best to try to treat people with basic courtesy and kindness.