From dramatic and intense to hilarious, the scripted world is filled with timeless works of art. Here, we uncover the ten best scripts that gave us unforgettable films.
“Casablanca” (1942) – Michael Curtiz
Running time: 102 minutes This classic could be one of the greatest films ever made; its screenplay reconciles with mastery of things like romance, intrigue, and political drama. This masterpiece remains one of the most memorable classics ever done, and it is also one of the most quotable movies of all time with memorable lines like “Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine.” This scene shows Rick’s emotional instability and even Bogart always thought that Rick was being too self-pitying, but as his own wife said later: “When Ingrid Bergman looks at you, you have sex appeal.” Read the script: https://www.scriptslug.com/script/casablanca-1942“The Godfather” (1972) – Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo
Running time: 175 minutes This cinematic masterpiece by Francis Ford Coppola, it’s not just another film, it is an experience, it immerses us into the world of the Corleone family, they’re a big and influential mafia clan based in New York City. This film explores themes of family, loyalty, and how ambition and power can be corrupting. The brilliance of this film lies in its iconic and masterful storytelling. Weaving between the present and past stories, it reveals to us the family origins and how they got their power, this film structure keeps you engaged throughout all the duration of the movie, piecing together the story puzzle as the story unfolds and giving us some iconic quotes that encapsulate the essence of the characters:- “Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.” – a smart observation of the importance of understanding your adversaries.
- “It’s not personal, it’s strictly business.” – this quote shows how cold the mafia world is.
- “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.” – Michael expressing how hard it is to escape the family’s activities
“Citizen Kane” (1941) – Orson Welles
Running time: 119 minutes The masterpiece of Orson Welles, which opened entirely new horizons in cinematography and dealt with innovative devices of movie narration. Based on the extremely interesting script by himself and Herman J. Mankiewicz, the movie reveals deep insight into power, ambition, and another mystery – this time a personality, Charles Foster Kane. Pulp Fiction (1994). It is the brilliant script by Orson Welles, Herman J. Mankiewicz, John Houseman, Mollie Kent and Roger Q. Denny that constantly explores the power media sensationalism has and how they manipulate public perception using memorable quotes like: “If The Headline Is Big Enough, It Makes The News Big Enough.” or “I Just Try Everything I Can Think Of.” Kane expressing how his ambition costed him his happiness. It’s non-linear editing all combined with razor-sharp dialogues and witticisms keeping the film memorable at every second of it’s duration Read the script: https://www.scriptslug.com/script/citizen-kane-1941“The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) – Frank Darabont
Running time: 130 minutes Frank Darabont has based this extremely touching adventure by emotionally deep, extremely touching adventure on the famous novella by Stephen King, resonating with public hearts by the tides of hope and redemption washing the suffocating precincts of Shawshank State Penitentiary. Preserved is dramatic depth and richness of thematic aspects in the works of scriptwriters. Beyond the heart-touching story, this movie leaves you with several moments of reflection since this movie counts with many powerful quotes, here you have some of them:- “I have to remind myself that some birds aren’t meant to be caged. Their feathers are just too bright. And when they fly away, the part of you that knows it was a sin to lock them up does rejoice.”
- “I hope to see my friend and shake his hand. I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams. I hope.”
- “I guess it comes down to a simple choice, really. Get busy living or get busy dying.”
“Schindler’s List” (1993) – Steven Spielberg
Running time: 195 minutes In an epic historical drama based on true events, Oskar Schindler’s character counting is portrayed by Steven Spielberg, who gives a screenwriting masterpiece filled with great emotion and moral reflection. It carries fine attention to the Holocaust horrors in its dialogue yet includes triumph in human decency. This movie celebrates the strength all humans have in our spirits, doing this by highlighting acts of compassion, courage and generosity done by people who are trapped in the worst circumstances. And this film’s impact goes beyond its visuals and story, leaving us with lasting impressions with its impactul dialogues, some examples of this are quotes like “Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire.” or “Power is when we have every justification to kill, and we don’t.” Read the script: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a1c2452268b96d901cd3471/t/5ba9a79cb208fc63480cff81/1537845149013/schindlers-list-screenplay-by-steven-zaillian.pdf“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) – Michel Gondry
Running time: 108 minutes Michel Gondry and Charlie Kaufman collaborate to create a mind-bending love story that defies conventions. The script’s inventive narrative structure and poignant exploration of memory and heartache leave an indelible impression on viewers. This movie is not just a story about a failed relationship, it tries to explore how we often can let the past go, how it is painful and comfortable at the same time, and how our past experiences shape who we are. With its sensible storytelling and with heart touching themes, this movie makes us question the relationship we have with our past and our memories, especially our dating past. Here are some quotes that can help you better understand this:- “Please let me keep this memory, just this one.”
- “Remember me. Try your best. Maybe we can.”
- “I could die right now, Clem. I’m just… happy. I’ve never felt that before. I’m just exactly where I want to be.”
