The Room (2003) - Quotes

Consequences of Unfulfilled Relationships

Mark: If you kept your girl satisfied, she wouldn't have come to me!

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Sibling Conflict Over Inheritance Rights

Claudette: Oh! That jerk, Harold! He wants me to give him a share of my house. That house belongs to me! He has no right! I’m not giving him a penny! Who does he think he is?

Lisa: He's your brother.

Claudette: He is always bugging me about my house. Fifteen years ago, we agreed that house belongs to me. Now the value of the house is going up and he’s seeing dollar signs. Everything goes wrong at once. Nobody wants to help me, and I’m dying.

Lisa: You're not dying, mom.

Claudette: I got the results of the test back. I definitely have breast cancer.

Lisa: Look, don't worry about it. Everything will be fine.

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Expectations and Uncertainty in Planning

Denny: So what sort of movie are we gonna see?

Johnny: Well, we'll see... Denny, don't plan too much. It may not come out right.

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Confidential Client Discussion at the Bank

Mark: How was work today?

Johnny: Oh pretty good. We got a new client... at the bank. We make a lot of money.

Mark: What client?

Johnny: I cannot tell you, it's confidential.

Mark: Oh come on. Why not?

Johnny: No, I can't. Anyway, how is your sex life?

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Unexpected News About a Baby

Steven: When is the baby due?

Lisa: There is no baby.

Steven and Michelle: What?!

Steven: [baffled] Wha—What are you talking about?!

Lisa: I told him that to make it interesting.

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A Relationship Tested by Betrayal and Loyalty

Johnny: The bank saves money and they are using me, and I am the fool.

Lisa: I still love you.

Johnny: You're the only one who does.

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Betrayal and Disappointment in Career Aspirations

Lisa: Did you get your promotion?

Johnny: Nah.

Lisa: You didn't get it, did you?

Johnny: That son-of-a-bitch told me I will get it within three months. I saved them bundles. They're crazy. I don't think I'll ever get it. They betrayed me, they didn't keep their promise, they tricked me, and I don't care anymore.

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A Remarkable Story of Violence and Humor

Mark: I used to know a girl, she had a dozen guys. One of them found out about it… beat her up so bad she ended up at a hospital on Guerrero Street.

Johnny: Hahaha. What a story, Mark!

Mark: Yeah, you can say that again.

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Conflict Between Lisa and Johnny

Lisa: You can come out now, Johnny. She's gone.

Johnny: In a few minutes, bitch.

Lisa: Who are you calling a bitch?!

Johnny: You and your stupid mother.

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A Conversation Among Friends

Johnny: Denny, do you have something else to do?

Denny: I just like to watch you guys.

Lisa: Oh, Denny, Denny, Denny boy!

Johnny: Denny, two is great, but three's a crowd. Ha ha ha.

Denny: I get it. You guys wanna be alone.

Johnny: That's the idea.

Denny: Fine. I have homework anyway. Bye, love birds.

Johnny: Bye, Denny.

Lisa: Bye, Denny.

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Unspoken Readiness in Relationships

Mark: Wow. So, uh, you gonna be ready?

Lisa: How do you mean that? I'm always ready... for you.

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Tension Builds in a Critical Moment

Steven: I feel like I'm sitting on an atomic bomb waiting for it to go off!

Chris R: [pulls out gun; '''Mark''': Silence!] Five minutes?! You want five (bleep) minutes, Denny?! You know what? I haven't got FIVE FUCKIN MINUTES!?

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Understanding Human Flaws and Perceptions

Peter: People are people. Sometimes they just can't see their own faults.

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The Nature of Relationships and Marriage

Claudette: Men are assholes. Men and women use and abuse each other all the time, there's nothing wrong with it. Marriage has nothing to do with love.

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Disillusionment with Perceived Perfection

Lisa: You think you're an angel... You're just like everybody else.

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Defiance Against Control and Manipulation

Lisa: She's a stupid bitch. She wants to control my life. I'm not going to put up with that. I'm going to do what I want to do, and that's it. What do you think I should do?

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Gender Perspectives on Cheating

Mark: Do you think girls like to cheat like guys do?

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A Strong Statement of Discontent

Mark: As far as I'm concerned, you can drop off the Earth! That's a promise.

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Mark's Conflicted Views on Women

Mark: Oh man, I just can't figure women out. Sometimes they're just too smart. Sometimes they're flat-out stupid. Other times they're just evil.

Frustration with Misunderstanding and Opinions

Mark: You don't understand anything, man. Leave your stupid comments in your pocket!

A Plea for Forgiveness

Johnny: [kills himself] God...forgive me.

Appreciation for a Thoughtful Celebration

Johnny: Thank you honey, this is a beautiful party. You invited all of my friends! Good thinking!

Expressions of Love and Exhaustion

Johnny: [laughing] I'm tired, I'm wasted, I love you, darling!

Love and its Unseen Nature

Johnny: You know what they say, "Love is blind!

The Power of Love in the World

Johnny: You can love someone deep inside your heart, and there is nothing wrong with it. If a lot of people love each other, the world would be a better place to live.

Desperation in a Troubled Relationship

Johnny: Why, Lisa, why? Please talk to me! Pleeease! You are part of my life! You are everything! I cannot go on without you, Lisa!

Desire for Emotional Distance and Freedom

Johnny: Get out, get out, get out of my life!

Existential Questions About Life

Johnny: [to Lisa] Do you understand life?! Do you?!

Feeling Betrayed and Frustrated with Life

Johnny: Everybody betray me! I fed up with this world!

Denial and Confusion in Relationships

Johnny: [comes outside with a water bottle; throws the bottle on the ground in anger] I did not hit her, it's not true! It's bullshit! I did not hit her! I did not! Oh hi, Mark.