Memorable Quotes from Jim Sturgess
14 quotesEscape from Criminals, Not Criminals Themselves
Janusz Wieszczek
We are not criminals. We are escaping from criminals.
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Artistic Expression Amidst Social Change
Lucy
We're in the middle of a revolution Jude. And what are you doing? Doodles and cartoons?
Jude
Well I'm sorry I'm not the man with the mega-phone, but this is what I do.
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Desperate Acts in a Time of War
Lucy
I would gladly lay in front of a tank if it would bring back Max and end this war.
Jude
Yeah? Well it wouldn't.
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The Distance to the Altar
George Boleyn
He's betrothed.
[''about Henry Percy'']
Anne Boleyn
Betrothed is not married... It is a long way on bended knee to the altar.
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The Importance of Braces and Teeth
Jude
My god you... you have perfect teeth. No, no. You do -- they're perfect. You know, people in Liverpool only seldom do. They stick out in all different directions. It's horrible.
[to Lucy]
Lucy
Haven't you ever heard of braces?
Jude
Yes I have, thank you very much. We use them to keep our trousers up.
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Deciding Between College and New Beginnings
Jude
What are you going to do if you don't go back to college?
Max
What any irresponsible, unmotivated, drop-out would do. Go to New York, like tonight.
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Global Communication Failure in Geostorm
Max Lawson
My access has been blocked.
Dana
So a satellite has a bad comm, that happens.
Max Lawson
Not a satellite, all of them.
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A High-Stakes Admission of Guilt
President Andrew Palma
You are implicating the Secretary of State in this. Do you realize you’re committing–
Max Lawson
Treason? Oh, yeah. I've kidnapped the president, I’ve stolen state secrets. (to Sarah) Yeah, anything I’m forgetting honey?
President Andrew Palma
Honey?
Max Lawson
Guilty.
Sarah Wilson
Hold on!
President Andrew Palma
Marry her.
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Exploring the Depths of Adventure Together
Jude
Where are we going?
Lucy
Out of our minds!
Jude
Where are you taking me?
Lucy
Down the rabbit hole!
Jude
But I wanted to feed the cows!
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Sibling Opinions on Relationships
Max
So that's how it is?
[walking in and seeing Lucy and Jude in bed together]
Jude
Yeah. That's how it is.
[They both wake up and Lucy starts laughing a little]
Max
Well, speaking as a brother, I think she could do better.
Lucy
Max? Get out!
Max
Well I'm sorry, but, as blissful as you are in the throes of young love, I'm just letting you know I have a date with Uncle Sam.
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Family Ambitions and Marital Alliances
Sir Thomas Boleyn
Alright, now, open!
Sir Thomas Boleyn
I am to become an earl, your brother a viscount. In addition, we have received a number of new grants and estates, so are debts are paid and there's more: George, the king will arrange a match between you and Jane Parker.
George Boleyn
I beg you father, no.
[''frantic'']
Sir Thomas Boleyn
I thought you had ambitions for this family. The girl is well connected, her father is cousin to the king.
George Boleyn
Must I actually marry her?
Sir Thomas Boleyn
Of course you must marry her. Have you no pride? Or would you rather leave everything to Mary?
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Power Struggle in Crisis Management
Secretary Leonard Dekkom
How the hell did you–
President Andrew Palma
How? Because I'm the goddamn President of the United States of America. You're done, Leonard.
Sarah Wilson
He's all yours.
[Releases Dekkom to two officers]
Secretary Leonard Dekkom
I've given you an opportunity, Mr. President, you should take it.
President Andrew Palma
An opportunity? Let him go! It's GENOCIDE, Leonard!
[The officers release Dekkom]
Secretary Leonard Dekkom
You say "genocide", I say "pre-emptive strike".
President Andrew Palma
You've lost your mind!
Secretary Leonard Dekkom
Tomorrow, the sun will rise, all our enemies will be gone. Wiped away as if by the Hand of God.
President Andrew Palma
Why would you do this?
Secretary Leonard Dekkom
Because no-one else would. I'm turning the clock back to 1945, when America was a ], not just a bank disguised as a country.
[[w:City upon a Hill|shining city on a hill]
President Andrew Palma
By playing God?
Secretary Leonard Dekkom
What the hell is Dutch Boy if not playing God? Ask Max, he knows. Science is all about playing God. Sometimes God doesn't play so nice.
Max Lawson
Yeah, well, you know what my brother would say?
Secretary Leonard Dekkom
What?
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Questioning Origins and Connections
Sadie
Where'd she come from?
[upon seeing Prudence for the first time]
Jude
].
[[w:She Came in Through the Bathroom Window|She came in through the bathroom window]
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Identity and Action: A Defining Debate
Max's Father
Goddammit, Max! Get serious, for once! What are you going to DO with your life?
Max
Why is it always what will I do? "What will he do", "What will he do," "Oh, my god what will he do", Do, do, do, do, do. Why isn't the issue here who I am?
Uncle Teddy
Because, Maxwell, what you do defines who you are.
Max
No, Uncle Teddy, who you are defines what you do, right Jude?
Jude
Surely it's not what you do, but it's the...the way that you do it.
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