The Most Vicious Burns Ever Delivered On Film
There's something so satisfying about watching two characters rip each other apart on film. The best burns in movies are often phrases you wish you could say, but you'd never have the guts to utter in real life. Instead, you can just sit back and watch two characters insult each other while chuckling quietly to yourself and wishing you could be that witty.
Yes, a well-timed cinematic put-down is somehow incredibly satisfying. That's probably why there are so many amazing insults to be found in movie history. From family films like Toy Story to adult comedies like Step Brothers, take a look below at the best movie insults and vote up the vicious burns you'll never forget.
Billy Madison
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Aliens
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- #2 of 178 onThe 150+ Best Movies With Aliens
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Full Metal Jacket
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The Princess Bride
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Legally Blonde
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- #114 of 702 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
Friday
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- #170 of 702 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
- #127 of 279 on'Old' Movies Every Young Person Needs To Watch In Their Lifetime
A Fish Called Wanda
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Sleeping Beauty
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The Ref
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Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
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- #12 of 702 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
- #82 of 279 on'Old' Movies Every Young Person Needs To Watch In Their Lifetime
The Hangover
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- #29 of 702 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
- #8 of 630 onThe 600+ Funniest Movies Of All Time
Casablanca
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Three Amigos!
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- #105 of 702 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
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The Breakfast Club
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- #21 of 772 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
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The Long Kiss Goodnight
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Toy Story
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Bridget Jones' Diary
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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
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- #41 of 702 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
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Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
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- #46 of 50 onThe Biggest Movies Of The '90s, Ranked
- #60 of 702 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
Step Brothers
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- #6 of 630 onThe 600+ Funniest Movies Of All Time
- #28 of 89 onThe Most Rewatchable Comedy Movies
Swimming With Sharks
Clueless
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Pretty Woman
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- #60 of 772 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #412 of 702 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
The Sandlot
Roxanne
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- #111 of 233 onThe Best '80s Comedy Movies, Ranked
School of Rock
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- #41 of 204 onMusical Movies With The Best Songs