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17 best romantic movie quotes to write in a Valentine’s Day card
The Focus breaks down its winning picks for the 17 best romantic movie quotes to write in a Valentine’s Day card this year.
When it comes to professing your undying love for that special someone this Valentine’s Day, why compete with cinema’s greatest smooth-talkers when you can just copy them? Watching movies together is a love language that many couples share, and when you’ve seen enough films you learn to appreciate just how many wonderful alternatives there are to simply saying “I love you.” When writing your card this year, why not slip in a handy little movie quote? We’ve compiled some gems.
50 First Dates
“I love you very much, probably more than anybody could love another person.”
If your partner is an Adam Sandler fan then there’s little chance this quote is going to slip them by unnoticed. The 2004 rom-com is one of the most treasured gems of the actor’s filmography and a go-to date-night-in pick come February time.
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Big Fish
“They say when you meet the love of your life, time stops, and thats true.”
Gothic filmmaker Tim Burton is back in the news upon the announcement of the long-awaited Beetlejuice sequel, and his 2003 movie Big Fish is one of his absolute best. Ewan McGregor’s charisma is off the charts in this fantasy drama, but we’re sure he won’t mind if you borrow some for a special occasion.
Brokeback Mountain
“I wish I knew how to quit you.”
The 2005 western is a heartbreaking movie, there’s no denying it. However, if you know your partner’s a fan then this could be a tongue-in-cheek nod. Only if they know you’d never wish to quit them, obviously!
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind
“I can’t remember anything without you.
Like Brokeback Mountain, many a fan has spent repeat viewings of Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind feeling incredibly emotional. It’s a gut punch of a romantic drama, but in isolation, this simple quote would look great in a card. Snappy and impactful.
The Fault In Our Stars
It would be a privilege to have my heart broken by you.
If your other half has a sense of humor they’ll likely have a cheesy little laugh at this one, and if they get the reference to the 2014 film straight away then they’ll appreciate it all the much more.
Forrest Gump
“I’m not a smart man, but I know what love is.”
One of the most iconic movies of all time, Tom Hanks’ titular character delivers a handful of lines cemented in cinema history. This is one that perhaps nobody would be able to read without recognizing.
Gone With The Wind
You should be kissed and often, and by someone who knows how.
If you have a cinema buff with a love of the classics in your life, referencing a 1939 romantic epic may score you some points. Gone With The Wind is often regarded as telling one of the greatest love stories in movie history.
Good Will Hunting
It doesnt matter if the guy is perfect or the girl is perfect, as long as they are perfect for each other.
Robin Williams is sorely missed with each passing year, and Good Will Hunting may contain his greatest-ever performance, even winning him an Academy Award. His character, Sean, shares a lot of beautiful wisdom in the film, and this line is irresistibly affecting.
Hitch
“Life is not the amount of breaths, its the moments that take your breath away.”
The classic romantic-comedy starring Will Smith as a know-it-all ‘love doctor’ has a lot to say on the subject of love, and this line is a great way to help hint at the extent of yours this February.
It’s a Wonderful Life
“You want the moon? Just say the word and I’ll throw a lasso around it and pull it down.”
Christmas is firmly in the rearview but, that being said, It’s A Wonderful Life is a film far too good to reference only during the December holidays.
Love Actually
“To me, you are perfect.”
The same said of It’s A Wonderful Life can also be said for Love Actually, and this to-the-point movie quote from one of the festive gem’s most memorable moments is sure to light up a smile and nurture a knowing wink.
The Notebook
“So it’s not gonna be easy. It’s gonna be really hard, and we’re gonna have to work at this every day. But I wanna do that because I want you. I want all of you, forever. You and me. Every day.”
For those who weren’t aware, the term ‘romance’ didn’t actually exist pre-2004 and was invented when Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams’s The Notebook was released in theaters. If we could all be a bit more Noah there’d be no need for cards.
Pocahontas
“I’d rather die tomorrow than live a hundred years without knowing you.”
This one’s for the extra-special Disney fan in your life, referencing the 1995 animated musical Pocahontas. It’s currently streaming on Disney+.
Pretty Woman
“I want the fairy tale.”
The 1990s has to be one of the greatest decades ever for cinema (it’s personally my favorite) and that phenomenal decade began with films on the high level of Pretty Woman. The quote is from Julia Roberts’ character, and if anything’s good enough for Julia, it’s good enough for all.
The Wedding Date
“I’d rather fight with you than make love with anyone else.”
“I think I’d miss you even if we’d never met.”
This 2005 rom-com is so bursting with brilliant romantic quotes that we thought we’d dish up not one but two from it. You’re welcome.
When Harry Met Sally
“& When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.”
Last but definitely not least, a romantic movie quotes list is nothing without respect paid to When Harry Met Sally, which is pretty much universally agreed to be the greatest rom-com of all time.
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