With an eerie dark aesthetic and iconic figures, Gothic director Tim Burton has a long list of beloved films. These films are undeniably recognized for the iconic characters he has created and reimagined, and some of these iconic characters have equally iconic lines. .
Some of these quotes reflect the main themes of the film (and Tim Burton’s signature sayings). Others contain the character’s personality, while some are just interesting and memorable catchphrases. Despite that, some of Tim Burton’s best movie lines have become as iconic as the films that come from.
Beetroot: “I’m going crazy, I’ll take you with me!”
beetle water remains one of Burton’s most popular films, and even became a Broadway musical. It has many memorable lines, especially from ghosts, among which the eccentric Delia Dietz stands out.
Unlike her husband and stepdaughter Lydia, Delia doesn’t like the new house and makes it clear that she hates the decor: “I’ll go crazy if you don’t let me tear down this house and make it my own. I’ll take you with me!” The fleeting glance and the frozen look make the moment memorable and hilarious, all without the ghosts.
Batman Returns: “We’re the same… split in half.”
Batman is back! is Burton’s second cinematic adventure with the Caped Crusader, only this is more Burton than its predecessor. Batman About style, theme and story. Batman is back There are so many great quotes, but the line “We’re the same… split in the middle”. Probably the best.
Burton frequently uses the theme of duality in his work, but Batman is back Making the most of it, the three main characters battle their alter egos as well as each other. Thus, the dialogue covers the entire film perfectly and is one of Burton’s best lines in the film. This is one of the few scenes on screen where Batman and Bruce Wayne are seen as one person, not two.
Corpse Bride: “I love you, Victor. But you’re not mine.”
stop motion movie corpse bride is a captivating and eerie tale of love beyond the grave. Not only is the corpse bride Emily one of Burton’s most iconic characters, she’s also a lovable and sympathetic heroine.
One of the most touching moments was when Emily was about to marry Victor but saw Victoria in church. Instead of letting Victor die for her, Emily stopped him and said, “My dreams were taken from me… and now I’ve stolen them from someone else. I love you, Victor. …but you’re not mine.” Her reunion with Victor and Victoria is both touching and heartbreaking. Emily gave up on her dream, but she didn’t suffer. In fact, she was happy for both of them. This shows off the massive growth of the character and makes her an even more likable character.
The Nightmare Before Christmas: “Jack, come on, I’m just an elected official, I can’t make my own decisions.”
Although directed by Henry Selick, Nightmare before Christmas Still one of Burton’s most popular films. Set primarily in the town of Halloween, this stop-motion classic features many memorable and lovable characters.
One example is the mayor of Halloween. The mayor was truly powerless without Jack, and the moment he discovered that Jack was missing underscored that. His complaint that “I’m just an elected official” is not only humorous because of his incompetence, but also a sly poke at political candidates in general.
Alice in Wonderland: “You’re completely nuts. But I’ll let you in on a secret. All the best are like that.”
by Disney Alice in Wonderland 2010 is supposed to be a live-action, but a sequel, not a remake. Directed by Burton, the film is sure to be an eerie journey into a dark wonderland.
While it’s not Burton’s best work, it’s certainly one of the best-looking versions of Wonderland to date and has some memorable lines, including the one quoted above. It was originally told to Alice by her father when she was a child, and Alice said the same thing to the Mad Hatter many years later. This is the perfect series for all Tim Burton and Wonderland fans.
Mars Attack! : “Eh! Yhh! Yhh!”
Mars Attack! The star cast includes Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Pierce Brosnan, Danny DeVito and even singer Tom Jones. While they’re all entertaining in their own way, what everyone will remember right away from this movie is, on the one hand, their polished Martians and their curt language, which most people don’t like. Everyone hears “Yo! Yh!”
The Martian language is simple but easy to remember and their personalities are so strong they don’t even need to speak any Earth language to be entertained. One particularly humorous moment was when their speech was translated as “Don’t run! We’re your friends.” simultaneously causing an explosion and killing everyone in their sights.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: “Even I could eat it. But that’s called cannibalism, my dear children.”
Burton reimagined the classic story of Roald Dahl Charlie and the Chocolate Factory On the big screen in 2005. While more faithful to the original than the 1971 film, the film still bears Burton’s signature hallmarks of whimsical aesthetics, hilarious humor and, of course, his own. Johnny Depp.
Depp’s portrayal of Wonka is certainly iconic and perhaps the most recognizable element of the film. He’s more socially awkward and sarcastic than Wilder’s depictions of his guests, leading to some humorous scenes. His best and most memorable lines are when they’re on the edible grass: “Everything in this room is edible, including me. But it’s called cannibalism, man. My dear baby. In fact, we are undesirable in most societies.” It’s not only funny, but it’s also a line from Burton’s subtle book.
Nightmare before Christmas: “What is this? What is this?”
Since it’s a musical, most Nightmare before ChristmasThe signature lines are the lyrics. There are many notable examples, but one that stands out in particular is Jack Skellington’s first discovery of Christmas.
“What’s This?” lyrics are some of the most recognizable lines in the film. It captures Jack’s childlike wonder and curiosity, and blends it with typical Burton horror vibes, such as “kids throwing snowballs instead of heads.” Not only is this one of Burton’s most famous moments, but it’s also one of the best in the Christmas movies.
Batman: “Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?”
first time of heart burton Batman Not only was The Dark Knight brought to the screen for the first time since the 1960s version, but it was also the film that really helped launch Burton’s career as a mainstream film director. One reason the film became so popular was Jack Nicholson’s iconic portrayal of the Joker, easily one of Tim Burton’s best villains.
And with the iconic portrait comes the iconic tagline. Joker exclaims “Have you ever danced with the devil by the pale moon?” to his victim simply because he “likes the sound of it”. Although it ends with a pointless line, it’s definitely a really memorable catchphrase and probably the most quoted line in the movie.
Beetlejuice: “The living ignore the strange and the unusual. I, myself, am the strange and the unusual.”
The most famous character besides Beetlejuice beetle water It’s Gothic Lydia. From her infamous red wedding dress to her spiky black tassels, almost everything about Lydia is stylized and flawless, including her most famous quotes.
When the ghostly Maitlands asked why she could see them, Lydia calmly replied with the lines above, recalling her knowledge from the Handbook of the Recently Dead. This quote is pretty good because it not only perfectly sums up Lydia’s personality but perhaps Tim Burton himself.