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johnnyisip · Apr 20, 2006, 11:23 PM

I have to do some research on dialogue and films, and need some help. Which films do you all think have great (preferably witty / comedic) dialogue? My top pick so far is The Squid and the Whale, because it is absolutely hilarious, and at the same time very believeable. And I'm talking about films with a more contemporary setting, not something that deals with the 16th century.

By the way, for those who haven't seen The Squid and the Whale yet, check out the trailer and watch it soon! http://imdb.com/title/tt0367089/

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No. Hard Pass. · Local time: Apr 20, 2006, 10:26 PM

Chasing Amy
Casablanca
Snatch
Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

just for starters.

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pompadork · Apr 20, 2006, 11:30 PM

I always thought "Slacker" (Slackers?) was pretty dialogue oriented.

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Matt · Apr 20, 2006, 11:42 PM

Adding on to the list:

Trainspotting
Resevoir Dogs
Falling Down

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Dizzy · Local time: Apr 21, 2006, 01:49 AM

I agree with Snatch.

Also to the list:

- V for Vendetta
- Chasing Amy
- Romeo + Juliet
- Crash
- 9 Queens

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No. Hard Pass. · Local time: Apr 20, 2006, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by Dizzy

I agree with Snatch.

Also to the list:

- V for Vendetta
- Chasing Amy
- Romeo + Juliet
- Crash
- 9 Queens

Amy is on the list. V does not have great dialogue. Romeo + Juliet is period dialogue, he said he doesn't want that. Crash, all right... sort of, and yea, nine queens.

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Faust 72 · Apr 22, 2006, 03:55 AM

Kung Pow

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I'll go with Lock, Stock, And Two Smoking Barrels, V For Vendetta, and Batman Begins.

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Sian · Local time: Apr 22, 2006, 03:20 PM

Some people will probably hate me for saying it, but I think Donnie Darko has its moments.

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BlueMikey · Local time: Apr 22, 2006, 08:31 AM

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Kolba · Local time: Apr 22, 2006, 05:02 PM

You can't blame people for following Denicalis' precedent since after all he is the authority on how posts should be made.

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Tawnee Van Pelt · Local time: Apr 22, 2006, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by Kolba

You can't blame people for following Denicalis' precedent since after all he is the authority on how posts should be made.

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Meth · Local time: Apr 22, 2006, 06:09 PM

Just watched American Psycho for the millionth time and the dialogue is awesome. The interactions between characters is unbelievably funny as are the voice overs.

"Because I want to fit in."

"I need to return some videotapes."

"Huey's too black sounding for me."

"You look... marvelous. There's nothing to say."

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JazzFlight · Apr 22, 2006, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by MetheGelfling

Just watched American Psycho for the millionth time and the dialogue is awesome. The interactions between characters is unbelievably funny as are the voice overs.

"Because I want to fit in."

"I need to return some videotapes."

"Huey's too black sounding for me."

"You look... marvelous. There's nothing to say."

I just love it when he's breaking down and says "I... I ate some of their brains!"

Other great dialogue movies include:

-V for Vendetta (gotta love that alliteration speech at the beginning)
-Brick (whole movie's dialogue is clever noir detective speak)

I was speaking idiomatically.

Dark Nation · Local time: Apr 22, 2006, 09:18 PM

I liked the character banter in Clerks. It was witty at points, and the discussions they had were also enjoyable, such as the Death Star Talk.

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JazzFlight · Apr 22, 2006, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by Dark Nation

I liked the character banter in Clerks. It was witty at points, and the discussions they had were also enjoyable, such as the Death Star Talk.

Yeah, the acting was wooden and the dialogue wasn't realistic (sounded more like a play), but at least it was clever, nerdy, and funny.

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Faust 72 · Apr 23, 2006, 01:28 AM

Originally Posted by MetheGelfling

Just watched American Psycho for the millionth time and the dialogue is awesome. The interactions between characters is unbelievably funny as are the voice overs.

"Because I want to fit in."

"I need to return some videotapes."

"Huey's too black sounding for me."

"You look... marvelous. There's nothing to say."

I love that movie:biggrin:

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