Three-Word Movie Quotes That Stand The Test Of Time

“Zed’s dead, baby.”

Delivered by: Butch Coolidge in Pulp Fiction

Why it’s memorable: Zed was so dead, although it probably took a few days before he finally kicked. I’m pretty sure Marsellus wasn’t exaggerating about getting “medieval on his ass.”

“Size matters not.”

Delivered by: Jedi Master Yoda in The Empire Strikes Back

Why it’s memorable: Yoda was living proof that The Force had nothing to do with the size of the person. It had to do with belief in one’s self.

“You complete me.”

Delivered by: Jerry Maguire in Jerry Maguire

Why it’s memorable: Is it sappy? Yeah, but it’s also one of the most repeated and lampooned lines from the last fifteen years (along with the five words that follow). My girlfriend at the time asked me why I don’t say things like that to her. I told her because she didn’t look like Renée Zellweger. BURN!!

“Sweep the leg.”

Delivered by: John Kreese in The Karate Kid

Why it’s memorable: Kreese basically orders Johnny to take a cheap shot in order to beat Daniel. It’s a dick move by one of cinema’s biggest dicks. (The clip is long, but it kicks ass.)

“It’s strictly business.”

Delivered by: Michael Corleone in The Godfather

Why it’s memorable: With those three words, Michael sets down the path to become the unquestioned leader of the Corleone Family.

“Bond. James Bond.”

Delivered by: James Bond in Dr. No

Why it’s memorable: It was the first big screen utterance of 007′s signature line. A total of six actors have had the privilege of reciting three of the most famous words in film.

“I’ll be back.”

Delivered by: The Terminator in The Terminator

Why it’s memorable: C’mon, it’s Ah-nuld’s most famous line and easily one of the most quoted ever. He came back alright and with a vengeance.

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