Every now and then (okay, more often than that), you watch a movie so packed with tropes that you could basically watch it with your eyes closed and still know what will happen in the next scene. Tropes might not be so bad in and of themselves. After all, there is a reason why they work. But they have been used so many times that it eventually made them tired and boring.
While movie tropes have been discussed and ridiculed quite often, I feel like overused movie lines don’t get enough attention. And they can be as annoying as cliche situations. Similar to other movie cliches, most of the cliche movie lines started out as pretty decent (some of them even funny or clever) dialogue, but after screenwriters tried cramming them in every possible storyline, they turned into cringe quotes.
For this article, we collected some of our favorite quotes that over time have become an absolute cliche. Are there any other popular cliches and overused movie lines we haven’t included in our list? Let us know in the comments. Meanwhile, take a look at our list, upvote the lines you think should go from movies forever, and share this article with a friend.
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#21 "Awkward!"
Thank you, Captain Obvious. And now you only made it even more awkward.
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26points
#22 "We’ve Got Company!"
Super unhelpful and time-wasting. When they say this in a movie, it usually means danger, so maybe just warn your friends in advance about who they are up against.
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22points
#23 "Okay, Here's What We Do... (And Cut To A Different Scene)"
No, I’m not asking you to roll out your entire plan. “Show, don’t tell” and all that, I get it. Just stop saying this. People don’t preface their plans with an opening line.
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22points
#24 "Cover Me. I'm Going In."
If you need to explain this to your buddy cop and/or military platoon, you might as well just go home. You are trained for this.
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20points
#25 "Tell ___ I Love Him/Her/Them."
Often followed by “You tell him/her/them yourself,” it adds absolutely nothing to the situation or character development.
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20points
#26 "Try Me."
You’re tough, we get it. Maybe you won’t even hesitate to do what you just promised to do. But honestly, say something fresh.
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19points
#27 "You're Acting Like A Crazy Person."
Maybe they are, but your line doesn’t add anything to the situation. Maybe at least ask them if they are okay?
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17points
#28 "Don’t Do Anything Stupid."
We all know they will because the movie needs to happen. There are other more creative ways of showing that you are the wise one in this equation.
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16points
#29 "____ Is My Middle Name."
What can I say, your parents had poor naming skills. You could have easily said the thing was second nature to you, you know.
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15points
#30 "I'll Be Back."
There was a reason this line worked for T-800. Even if you mean it as a parody, we’ve had enough of that as well.
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14points
#31 "It’s/She’s Gonna Blow!"
Ya think?! Then why are you standing there being Captain Obvious? Run!
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12points
#32 "Get Outta There!"
They can’t and they won’t. Because they either have to die for the rest of the movie to happen, or you have to get in there and get them out and prove your coolness. So stop wasting your time and go do something.
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12points
#33 "Let's Get Outta Here."
Said after inflicting maximum damage on the surroundings or when everything is over, it kind of defeats the purpose.
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12points
#34 "No Signal."
No worries. Next time you’re on top of the Himalayas you will have it, if the plot demands so.
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10points
#35 "That's What I'm Talking About!"
You were probably talking about it the entirety of the previous scene, so really no need to confirm. Also, not every moment requires a line of dialogue.
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9points
#36 "Sit Down And Shut Up."
Rude. Just rude. Stop hanging out with these screenwriters; they are a bad influence.
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8points
#37 "There’s A Storm Coming."
Oh. My. God! Just put it to rest already. This phrase has been so used to death, it makes me actively angry.
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7points
#38 "You Look Like S**t."
People don’t talk like this. They either ask you if you are okay, or just mind their own business.
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4points
