The 15 Best Movie Quotes Of 2012

This year has had its fair share of great blockbusters, comedies, Oscar-baiters and what feels like a ton of politically-minded efforts dealing with a whole host of controversial subjects, including slavery, terrorism and economic meltdown. Some of these pictures will be remembered as some of the best films of the year - a result of their fine direction and expertly-written screenplays. But sometimes it's a single quote that sticks with you long after the movie's over - many of which can be used to define a film in a single line of dialogue. Be they romantic, downright hilarious, a sign of the times, or just plain cool, here's our pick - in no particular order - for the 15 best movie quotes of 2012.

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13. “It’s good to meet you, Dr. Banner. Your work on anti-electron collisions is unparalleled. And I’m a huge fan of the way you lose control and turn into an enormous green rage monster.” – Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) – The Avengers (Dir. Joss Whedon) (Screenwriter: Joss Whedon)

The Avengers is jam-packed with memorable quotes thanks to writer/director Joss Whedon’s trademark wit, but Tony Stark’s introduction to Bruce Banner showcases the character’s uncompromising sarcasm at its very best.

14. “Is anyone asking how my hand feels after punching that iron-like jaw of that baby? – Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) – The Campaign (Dir. Jay Roach) (Screenwriter: Chris Henchy/Shawn Harwell)

Congressman Cam Brady attempts to take the attention off of the fact that he’s just punched a baby in the face by feigning a hand injury in truly ridiculous Ferrell style.

15. “Fact is, the law says you cannot touch… but I see a lot of lawbreakers up in this house.” – Dallas (Matthew McConaughey) – Magic Mike (Dir. Steven Soderbergh) (Screenwriter: Reid Carolin)

Matthew McConaughey has succeeded in seriously revitalizing his career over the course of the past year, none so much as in Magic Mike, where he gets to relish in a whole host of hilariously seductive lines.

What do you make of our picks for best movie quotes of 2012? Which quotes should we have included on the list instead? Let us know in the comments section below. 


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