So far, the first decade of the 21st century has provided a number of wise and thought-provoking films for movie goers. The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter franchises have encouraged people to find meaning beyond the moment, as have a growing number of independent films. The six Oscar winning movies of the 21st century have focused on the individual’s struggle to find a place within an otherwise occupied world. Here are the wisest quotes from this century’s Oscar-winning Best Pictures.
1) “In L.A., nobody touches you. We're always behind this metal and glass. I think
we miss that touch so much, that we crash into each other, just so we can feel
something.”
Crash (2005) – Graham Waters (Don Cheadle)
2) “It's called ‘life’, John. Activities available, just add meaning.”
A Beautiful Mind (2001) – Alicia Nash (Jennifer Connelly)
3) “What we do in life echoes in eternity.”
Gladiator (2000) – Maximus (Russell Crowe)
4) “You can like the life you're living, you can live the life you like.”
Chicago (2002) – Roxie Hart (Renee Zellweger)
5) “Sometimes the best way to deliver a punch is to step back. But step back too
far and you ain’t fighting at all.”
Million Dollar Baby (2004) – Eddie Dupris (Morgan Freeman)
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