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Planning a Dig from Alley to Basement
Surly
We dig here, from the alley into the basement.
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Banishing Surly Squirrel from Liberty Park
Mole
By the authority granted by Raccoon and the park community,-- Oh, this is too high! --Surly Squirrel is hereby banished to the city, never to return to our beloved Liberty Park. Can I please get down now?
[sighs in relief]
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Life's Challenges: A Squirrel's Perspective
Surly
When you're an animal, life's a balancing act. Each day is a quest to find food to survive. It's a tough nut to crack. Wait... you think I'm one of those pigeons? No, no, no, no. This is me right here. I mean, I got no problem with my feathered friends. (In fact, I get a real kick out of em.) They're really soft on the feet. And they're always building these little picnic baskets that offer the occasional treat. Apparently, not today. Thanks for nothin'. At the end of the day, I'm just like all you fine people. I'm no hero. I'm just a squirrel trying to get a nut. Oh, and that's my buddy named... well, Buddy. He don't talk much. Yeah, they say the world's there for the taking. So that's just what we're gonna do.
[first lines of the film; voice over]
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Seeking More Ideas and Cooperation
Raccoon
Anymore big ideas? Please stay.
[last lines, turns to Cardinal; Cardinal turns, stretches his wings ready to fly away; Cardinal puts his wings down, sharks circle the buoy]
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Surly Discovers Nutlantis in The Nut Job
Surly
Buddy, we found it! The lost city of Nutlantis!
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Fear of abandonment and impending danger
Grayson
Surly, you left me! Wait! Man, don't leave me alone! There is a crazed rat up there!
[Surly pushes him away]
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A Call to Embrace Heroism
Surly
] I can't help the park alone. I'm not a hero, but you are. Last summer during that heatwave, who discovered that broken sprinkler so everyone could have water? That's right. They believe in heroes. So snap out of it and be one! It's hero time.
[[The Incredibles|YOU DON'T NEED A CAPE!; '''Grayson''': I did?]
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Surprising Abundance of Food in the Park
Andie
This is incredible! There's enough food here to feed the park for years!
[looks around the nut store]
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Surly's Strategy for Success
Surly
Okay, we get in, we fill our bellies, but we do it my way.
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The Importance of Sharing in Life
Surly
Yeah, they say life's there for the taking. But the truth is, life's really there for the sharing. Once you realize that, you might discover there's a little hero in all of us. After all, we're all a little nuts.
[last lines of the film; voice over]
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A Hero's Frustration in Love
Grayson
Honestly, woman! I am still the park hero around here. Which reminds me: why haven't you asked me out on a date?
[clicks tongue]
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Loyalty in the face of betrayal
Raccoon
Never, you backstabbing vermin! Surly goes down with me!
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Surly's Frustration with Raccoon's Authority
Surly
I gotta tell ya, the nerve of those bums. The nerve of those bums! "Raccoon would approve of this." Oh really?! Raccoon?! That guy?! HE'S A BIGGER THIEF THAN I AM! But those blockheads can't see it. They're blind as Mole. I'm the brains of this outfit! I'm the guy with the...the brains! Did I already say that? Raccoon's nothing but a lyin old sack of fur! WHAT?!
[mockingly]
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Proposal for Banishment by Raccoon
Raccoon
All those in favor of banishment, raise your paws!
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Call to Action Amid Betrayal and Destruction
Raccoon
Why are you hesitating? He's refused to join us, ridiculed our hard work, stolen, cheated, lied, and now destroyed our only food for winter! What say all?!
[talks about Surly's "crimes"]
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Unity and Survival in Challenging Times
Andie
Hey, listen! For as long as this old mill has stood, we have always worked together and kept our promises. We are NOT a pack of wild animals! Well... Okay, we are, but... Winter is coming. If we don't work with Surly, we won't survive.
[brief silence; Jimmy burps, Johnny laughs]
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Questioning Timing for Night Activities
Mole
Why aren't we doing this at night?
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Andie's Apology to Surly
Andie
You should've had a trial, Surly. I'm sorry.
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Concerns About Grayson's Readiness for Action
Andie
Do you really think Grayson should be coming with me? I don't think he's recovered from that hit on the head.
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A Call to Action for the Park
Raccoon
For the park!
[repeated line]
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The Park Honors Surly's Deals
Andie
This park will always honor your deals, Surly.
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Call for a Vote on Banishment
Grayson
I call for a vote! Agreed! All those in favor of banishment, raise your paws!
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A Variety of Nuts and Peanut Brittle
Surly
We're talking almonds, pistachios, walnuts, Brazils. And did I mention the peanut brittle? Both.
['''King''': Enough cashews to buy yourselves a racetrack.; '''Johnny''': Is that a candy, or a nut?; chuckles]
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Unexpected Consequences of Saving the Park
Raccoon
The day Surly saves this park is the day nuts will rain from the skies. Hmm, there could be an accident.
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A Warning About Sharp Objects
Surly
Buddy, watch him. And keep him away from sharp objects.
[referring to Grayson]
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Betrayal and Identity in The Nut Job
Andie
You're a thief, not Surly. He was right about you.
[to Raccoon about Surly]
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Seeking Safety in Darkness
Mole
Oh, the sun's coming up. I must take refuge in the safety of darkness. Out of my way!
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Urgency in Pursuit and Warning
Raccoon
He'll warn the others! What are you waiting for? After him!
[kicks a rat]
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Sacrifice for the Greater Good
Grayson
GO ON WITHOUT ME! SAVE THE PARK!!!!!!!!!!!
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Confidence in Physical Resilience
Grayson
Never fear, this sweet body is undamaged!
[faints]
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