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The Power of Silent Action
Jack Slater
Silent but deadly.
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Hamlet Confronts Claudius in Denmark
Hamlet
Hey, Claudius....you killed my father. Big mistake.
[lights a cigar; picks Claudius up]
Narrator
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark! And, Hamlet is taking out the trash!
Old Man
Stay thy hand, fair prince!
Hamlet
Who said I'm fair?
[produces a submachine gun and shoots him, plus several other soldiers]
Narrator
No one is going to tell this sweet prince goodnight!
Hamlet
{{W|To be, or not to be}}. Not to be.
[lights a cigar]
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Henchman Identification in Action Scene
Benedict
I understand you are interested in drug dealers.
Jack
Yes.
Danny
Jack, that's him, the henchman with the glass eye.
[whispering]
Jack
Sir, are you a henchman?
Benedict
No, I only go as far as lackey. Anything else?
Jack
Yeah, take off your sunglasses.
Benedict
Who's asking?
Jack
The Tin Man.
[shows police badge]
Benedict
Well, Tin Man, suppose you hit the bricks.
Jack
Nah, they're the wrong color.
Benedict
Are they? Oh dear, by all means let's change them. Would arterial red suit you? Make no mistake, they are exceptionally well-trained. I snap my fingers again and sometime tomorrow, you emerge from several canine recta. Or you and Toto can go back to the land of Oz. Questions?
[motions behind them, they turn to see guard dogs; snaps fingers, the dogs form in a pyramid]
Jack
Yeah... two of them. Why am I wasting my time on a dimestore putz like you, when I could be doing something more dangerous... like rearranging my sock drawers? And two - how exactly are you going to snap your fingers, after I rip off both of your thumbs?
[casually lights cigar]
Benedict
Have a nice day.
[pausing before revealing smiley-face glass eye]
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Disappointment in the Film Industry
Quotes about Last Action Hero
The worst time I’ve ever had in this business.
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Confidence in Superiority Over Others
Benedict
I should tell you that I have killed people smarter and younger than you.
[To Danny Madigan]
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A Villain's Perspective on Divinity
Benedict
If God was a villain - he'd be me.
[Directly to the audience]
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Call for Action
Taglines
Did Someone Say Action?
[Theatrical]
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Jack Slater's Unique Movie Reference
Jack Slater
You've seen these movies where they say "{{w|go ahead, make my day|Make my day}}" or "I'm your worst nightmare"? Well, listen to this one: rubber baby buggy bumpers!
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No sequels allowed in this story
Jack Slater
No sequel for you...
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Hero Asserts Authority Over Comic Relief
Jack Slater
Put a sock in it! I don't care who does what to your Hershey highway. And stop shouting, I'm not deaf! You know why you are shouting? Because it's in the script. You're the comic relief. Yes. And you know what else? I am the hero. SO SHUT UP!
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A Unique Take on Defeating an Opponent
Jack Slater
Iced that guy...to cone a phrase.
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A Bold Promise of Action and Adventure
Taglines
He's mean . . . And he'll blast through your screen!
[DVD cover]
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The End of Fantasy Realism
Taglines
This isn't the movies anymore.
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Misunderstanding Angles in Friendship
Vivaldi
What is this, Benedict? First you're my friend, now you turn a... 360 on me?!
[makes twirling motion with finger]
Benedict
180, you stupid spaghetti-slurping cretin! 180! If I did a 360, I'd go completely around and end up back where I started.
Vivaldi
...What?
[confused]
Benedict
Trust me.
[shoots Vivaldi]
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Acknowledging a movie mistake in action
Jack Slater
Gee, did you make a movie mistake? You forgot to reload the damn gun!
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Confronting the Consequences of Intentional Actions
Benedict
HELLO!? I've just shot somebody and I did it on purpose!
[After shooting a pedestrian dead]
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The Major Film Release of 1993
Taglines
The big ticket for 93.
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A Classic Film Makes Its Debut
Taglines
A great classic comes to the screen.
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Jack Slater's Humorous Take on Farming
Jack Slater
Hey, you want to be a farmer? Here's a couple of acres!
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Struggles of Change and Loyalty
Ripper
Hey, Jack. What kept you?
Jack
Are you alright, Danny?
Danny
Yes, sir.
Ripper
You know, I tried to change, Jack. I really tried to do what he told me. But I kept hearing that old music. That's how I knew you'd come, Jack. Now lose the piece.
Jack
There, now it's between you and me. Let the boy go.
[throws gun away]
Ripper
Now we've played this number before haven't we, Jack? Let's see, what comes next.... You throw the gun away. Right, we did that part... Then, you tell me to let the kid go... Ah, I'm getting bored, why don't we just skip to the end?
[lays down axe; tosses Danny off the building]
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Iconic Catchphrase in a Playful Exchange
Danny
Wait. Where are you going?
Jack
{{W|I'll be back}}. Ha! You didn't know I was gonna say that, did you?
Danny
That's what you always say.
Jack
I do.
Danny
Everybody keeps waiting for you to work it in. It's kinda like...your calling card.
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Exploring Iconic Quotes from Last Action Hero
Quotes about Last Action Hero
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Jack's Encounter with Drug Dealers
Jack
Yes. Could I speak to the drug dealer of the house, please?
Jack
It's a beautiful day and we're out killing drug dealers. Are there any in the house?
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