Onward (2020) - Quotes

Navigating Uncertainty in a Quest

Barley: It's okay? We can figure this out.

Ian: Figure out what? We're back where we started.

Barley: I mean, it has to be here. There was a gauntlet. I mean, unless that gauntlet was for, coincidentally, some different quest. That's a possibility.

Ian: What?

Barley: No, no, no. This has to be where the Phoenix Gem is. I followed my gut.

Ian: Oh, no.

Barley: What?

Ian: The gem is in the mountain. The mountain we could have been to hours ago, if we'd just... stayed on the expressway.

Barley: No, the expressway is too obvious. You can never take the obvious...

Ian: [enraged] If I hadn't listened to you! OKAY?! I can't believe this. You act like you know what you're doing, but you don't have a clue! And that's because you are a screw-up. And now, you've screwed up my chance to have the ONE THING I'VE NEVER HAD!!

Barley: Where are you going?

Ian: [gives Barley his staff] To spend what little time we have left with Dad.

Barley: Ian, wait! We can still find the Phoenix Gem! We just have to keep looking! Ian! IAN!

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Embracing Inner Strength and Expression

Ian: [tries to make a can float with his staff] Aloft Elevar!

Barley: No, from your heart's fire!

Ian: Aloft Elevar!

Barley: Don't hold back!

Ian: Aloft Elevar!

Barley: HEART'S FIRE!

Ian: [frustrated] STOP SAYING, "HEART'S FIRE"! This just clearly isn't working.

Barley: Hey, it was a good start.

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Family Conflict During a Gap Year

Laurel: [hurts her foot on one of Barley's figurines; kicks it in his room] Oh, my... Barley, keep your soldiers off my land, or our kingdom will go to war!

Barley: [from in his room] Sorry, Mom!

Laurel: Oh, this is the world's longest gap year. Honey, I was gonna do that.

Ian: That's okay.

Laurel: Wow! You must have been taught by some kind of sewing master.

Ian: Yeah. A very humble sewing master. What was Dad like when he was my age? Was he always super confident.

Laurel: Oh, no. It took him a while to find out who he was.

Ian: I wish I'd met him.

Laurel: Oh, me too. But, hey, you know when your dad got sick, he fought so hard because he wanted to meet you more than anything. You know what? I have something for you. I was gonna wait until after cake, but I think you've waited long enough.

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Warning of Imminent Danger to the Boys

Corey the Manticore: Your boys are in great danger!

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Overlooked Details in a Quest Narrative

Corey the Manticore: [gasps] Oh, they went on a quest. But don't worry, I told them about the map, I told them about the gem, I told them about the curse- I forgot to tell them about the curse!

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Urgent Call for Help with Griffin Nuggets

Corey the Manticore: Quick! Somebody help me! These griffin nuggets were supposed to go out a minute ago!

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A Declaration of Strength and Courage

Laurel Lightfoot: [during the final battle] I am a mighty warrior!

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Stay Safe While I Catch Up

Laurel Lightfoot: I'm on my way, guys. Just stay out of trouble.

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A Gift for You at Sixteen

Laurel Lightfoot: He just said to give you this when you were both over sixteen.

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A Gift from Dad

Laurel Lightfoot: I have a gift from your dad.

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Confronting the Mischievous Dragon

Laurel Lightfoot: Blazey! Bad dragon! Go back to your lair!

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Barley's Wallet Size Humor

Barley Lightfoot: [exclaims] My wallet's still tiny.

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Barley Lightfoot Describes a Mysterious Object

Barley Lightfoot: Oh, it's a giant greenish cube.

A Unique Perspective on Sweetness

Barley Lightfoot: There's a sweet blotch. Not in the middle not quite at the end.

Unexpected Outcomes of a Magical Experiment

Barley Lightfoot: [realizes he has been shrunk] It worked! The tin is huge! And the van is huge! And your- Oh, no!

Growth Spell and Its Mechanism Explained

Barley Lightfoot: Growth spell! We grow the tin, and then the gas itself will grow with it.

Barley's Call to Action in Onward

Barley Lightfoot: Put it in "O" for "Onward!

The Manticore: Beginning of Every Quest

Barley Lightfoot: All quests start with the Manticore, the fearless warrior.

A Call to Adventure

Barley Lightfoot: We're going on a quest!

A Race Against Time for Family

Barley Lightfoot: We only have 24 hours to bring back the rest of Dad.

A Tribute to Unconditional Support and Growth

Ian Lightfoot: I had someone who looked out for me. Someone who pushed me to be more than I ever thought I could be. I never had a dad, but I always had you.