So recently I watched “Gone
with the Wind,” and it did not disappoint. My mind is reaffirmed that it is, by
far and away, the greatest film of all time. Upon talking to two friends of
mine the next day, I was shocked that they both have not seen the, yes four
hour, movie. But for me, it was a staple growing up. I have relatively fond
memories of staying home sick from school, curling up on the couch in pajamas
with a bowl of chicken noodle soup and popping in that VHS- a totally begenk
copy, I might add, recorded off TNT with snippets of commercials and
everything. However, in case there are other people in the world who have not
seen it, I will not spoil anything here, but insist you go to your local
library and rent it today because I promise it’s worth it. Clark Gable and Vivien
Leigh are seriously the bomb.com times ten, not to mention the film direction is just
superb.
So, Katie, besides all that,
why else should I watch this film? Because, dear reader, you will not find another film out there with superior dialogue.
I laugh, my mom cries; it'll move you in a way only a fantastic screenplay
can. Scarlett O’Hara is a character you just love to hate, but then you still
love her in the end, and her counterpart, the scoundrel, Captain Rhett Butler,
is quite frankly the most complex and, in my opinion, easily the most lovable
character in the whole film. In addition to all that, his lines in the movie
are just the best. So on that note, I have decided to include my favorite Rhett
Butler quotes… With pictures.
5. I'm
very drunk and I intend on getting still drunker before this evening's over.
3. No, I
don't think I will kiss you, although you need kissing, badly. That's what's
wrong with you. You should be kissed and often, and by someone who knows how.
2. RB: So, you see I shall have to
marry you.
Scarlett:
I've never heard of such bad taste.
RB: Would you be more convinced
if I fell to my knees?
RB: Forgive me for startling you
with the impetuosity of my sentiments, my dear Scarlett. I mean, my dear Mrs.
Kennedy. But it cannot have escaped your notice that for some time past the
friendship I have felt for you has ripened into a deeper feeling. A feeling
more beautiful, more pure, more sacred. Dare I name it? Can it be love?
S: Get
up off your knees! I don't like your common jokes!
RB: This is an honorable
proposal of marriage made at what I consider a most opportune moment. I can't
go all my life waiting to catch you between husbands.
S: You're coarse, and you're conceited. And I think
this conversation has gone far enough.
Watch: Rhett's Proposal
RB: That's your misfortune.
S:
Rhett, Rhett! Rhett... if you go, where shall I go, what shall I do?
RB:
Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.
Now go watch it.
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