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Dirty Dancing (1987) "Me? I'm scared of everything. I'm scared of what I saw, I'm scared of what I did, of who I am, and most of all I'm scared of walking out of this room and never feeling the rest of my whole life the way I feel when I'm with you." After once again putting herself on the line for Johnny (Patrick Swayze), Baby (Jennifer Grey) tells him how she truly feels. And then they make out. |
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When Harry Met Sally (1989) "I love that you get cold when it's 71 degrees out. I love that it takes you an hour and a half to order a sandwich. I love that you get a little crinkle above your nose when you're looking at me like I'm nuts. I love that after I spend the day with you, I can still smell your perfume on my clothes. And I love that you are the last person I want to talk to before I go to sleep at night. And it's not because I'm lonely, and it's not because it's New Year's Eve. I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible." First they hated each other, then they became friends. One night they ended up in bed and now they don't know what the hell they are. Until Harry (Billy Crystal) finally realizes that Sally (Meg Ryan) is the only one for him. |
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Jerry Maguire (1996) "I love you. You complete me. And I just..." In one of the most imitated and ridiculed romantic scenes ever. Jerry Maguire (Tom Cruise) interrupts a girls night at Dorothy's (Renée Zellweger) house pleading her to take him back. A beautiful and raw performance from The Cruise Control, and one of those speeches you just wish you could steal and use in real life. |
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Romeo + Juliet (1996) "O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name, or if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, and I'll no longer be a Capulet." Juliet (Clare Danes) confesses her love for Romeo (Leonardo DiCaprio) to the moon and the stars, but unbeknownst to her Romeo is lurking by her window and hears all. She offers to change her name for him! Can't beat that. Baz Luhrmann reportedly re-shot this scene several times to get it just right. And he did. |
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Life is a House (2001) "So what were you trying to do? Trying to get me to like you?" Life has turned Sam (Hayden Christiansen) into a degenerate addict who hates everybody. but his father (Kevin Kline) manages to get him back on the straight and narrow, only to reveal to his son that he's dying of cancer. A heartbreaking moment if ever there was one. No wonder he turned to the dark side. |
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Always (1989) "I miss him too! I miss him too. I miss him every day. I loved him like I've never loved a guy. And I don't love guys." The death of Pete (Richard Dreyfuss) has reduced Dorinda (Holly Hunter) to a hopeless mess, until best friend Al (John Goodman) gives her a proper kick in the rear end. |
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10 Things I Hate About You (1999) "I hate the way you talk to me, and the way you cut your hair. I hate the way you drive my car. I hate it when you stare. I hate your big dumb combat boots, and the way you read my mind. I hate you so much it makes me sick; it even makes me rhyme. I hate it, I hate the way you're always right. I hate it when you lie. I hate it when you make me laugh, even worse when you make me cry. I hate it when you're not around, and the fact that you didn't call. But mostly I hate the way I don't hate you. Not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all." Kat Stratford (Julia Stiles) gets up and reads her poem to the whole class, including Patrick (Heath Ledger), the object of her affection. When she gets to the end she breaks into tears and storms out of the classroom, leaving Patrick to wonder just how big a jerk he is. |
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Chasing Amy (1997) "I love you. And not, not in a friendly way, although I think we're great friends. And not in a misplaced affection, puppy-dog way, although I'm sure that's what you'll call it. I love you. Very, very simple, very truly. You are the epitome of everything I have ever looked for in another human being." Holden (Ben Affleck) rolls the dice and tells hardcore lesbian Alyssa (Joey Lauren Adams) how he feels about her, despite the possibility that this may end their friendship. |
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Ghost (1990) "Ditto" Every time Molly (Demi Moore) tells Sam (Patrick Swayze) she loves him, he simply gives her this short reply, but then their relationship hits a snag when he is killed. Luckily Sam's spirit is trapped in this world, so he can protect Molly from some bad things. When his job is done and he steps into that ray of light he finally says "I love you". Her reply? "Ditto"! Aaaaaw! |
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Top Gun (1986) "You can be my wingman any time." Maverick (Tom Cruise) saves Ice (Val Kilmer) at the climactic final air battle and the two old enemies finally forgive each other their past transgressions. Ah yes, one of the most iconic exchanges in hetero cinema, and possibly the beginning of a beautiful friendship. |
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