Not Only Tarantino: 6 Movies With the Most Unhinged Dialogues
These films definitely nailed the dialogue art.
While most of the hype is gained by actors, it is the writers’ guild who are unspoken heroes that deserve more recognition. The right screenplay and, in particular, the well-written lines make a movie catchy and unforgettable for the audience.
While Quentin Tarantino ’s works are considered the best in this respect, there are some other films with perfect onscreen conversations. Here are 6 of them, picked by Reddit.
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Snatch (2000)
Guy Ritchie ’s iconic crime comedy about London’s criminal underworld is truly the right choice if you’re searching for a perfectly-written flick. The showdowns of small-time gangsters and powerful mafiosos are here extremely razor-sharp and entertaining.
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True Grit (2010)
The Coen Brothers can certainly teach the art of dialogue, and it’s proved by their successful remake of the 1969 classic Western. The story of a girl on her way to avenge her father’s killer is enhanced by the writing that has you glued to the screen.
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Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
Adapted from David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize–winning stage play, this drama, focusing on the cruelty of the corporate world, offers crisp, kinetic and really natural dialogues. It makes the characters feel real enough to sympathize with them even more.
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In Bruges (2008)
Another master of dialogue is clearly Martin McDonagh, who managed to demonstrate his art already in his feature-length debut. The black dramedy about two unlucky hitmen forced to hide in Belgium is full of cut-throat and witty lines.
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The Social Network (2010)
Directed by David Fincher, Mark Zuckerberg’s biopic really gets the viewers to the edge of their seats by its catchy writing. It’s a credit to the filmmaker Aaron Sorkin, one of the greatest modern screenwriters who nailed the art of rapid-fire dialogue.
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Few Good Men (1992)
Last comes another film, written by Sorkin, that also demonstrates how good he is at placing accents and crafting magic in his dialogues. This court drama will immerse you into its world of word battles and the mysterious intricacies of the trial.
Source: Reddit