Inkheart (film)

Inkheart is a 2009 fantasy film, directed by Iain Softley, based on the novel by Cornelia Funke.
 * Directed by Iain Softley.

Every story ever written is just waiting to become real.

Meggie

 * Who's the driver? Dad. Who's the navigator? Me. Have I ever got us lost before?
 * Toto, you're gonna get me in trouble!
 * Yes, I do. And I also know what they say about talking to strangers.
 * You can stay with us. [beat] It was mom's idea.
 * Stupid? You're the one who thinks he's in a dream. I was just trying to be nice. Go back to your muttering then. See if I care.
 * Why is every bookstore we go to a thousand years old?
 * I have Mo's gift.
 * [to Dustfinger] You're afraid.
 * Don't worry Toto; you're just not in Kansas anymore.
 * You don't know what I can do...and neither do I.

Mo

 * Well, that makes sense, you speaking weasel.
 * The written word is a powerful thing.
 * Hey, look! A sasquatch!
 * I don't read aloud anymore.
 * I'm warning you. I have no control over what comes and goes.
 * I can't send you back. I don't know how.
 * This is the story you've been waiting to hear...
 * [about Elinor] She's kind of an acquired taste.
 * [to Meggie about Inkheart] You're not even allowed to touch that book, you understand me?

Dustfinger

 * Just get in the car!
 * All right; this is our way in. Now listen, this is gonna be dangerous, so you need to keep up. You gotta move quickly.
 * I miss my family too.
 * Do you know the end of your story Meggie?
 * He doesn't like to be tickled.
 * His name's Gwin. And I know he looks charming, but you know what they say about books and covers.
 * Has your father ever read you a bedtime story, Meggie?
 * You are not my god!
 * Put right the wrong you did nine years ago.
 * Before you say anything, I'm here to save your necks.
 * Let's you and me go for a little walk.
 * There are times in life when the stars simply align.
 * [To Resa] You went in the book when I came out.

Elinor

 * I prefer a story that has the good sense to stay on the page.
 * Stop ringing that damn bell!
 * [About Meggie] She so reminds me of her mother. And not just when she opens her mouth, if she ever does.
 * You barbaric piece of pulp fiction!

Capricorn

 * Oh yes, and duct tape. I love duct tape.
 * Feast!
 * [About the Shadow] You are going to love him. And by 'love' I mean 'cower in terror' from.
 * [To Dustfinger] Must you do that every time? It's pathetic, honestly.
 * [To Dustfinger] Now go and get your burns tended, otherwise I'll be forced to cancel our weekly juggle night. And you know how I love juggle night.
 * “Why would we ever want to go back when your world is so accommodating with your telephones and your guns and what's that sticky stuff called ...duct tape.”

Fenoglio

 * This must be what it feels like to give birth!
 * (regretably) I'm sorry. I had no choice, (suddenly excited) but look! It's Basta!
 * [About Dustfinger] I'm practically his father!
 * [To Capricorn] You're just how I wrote you. A cowardly thug.
 * [To Mortola] You are my crude scribblings, Magpie.
 * Meggie! Set me free!
 * It's a wonderful story. I'd give anything to go into it myself.
 * Why can't I come too? It's my car.
 * Reduced to babysitting. Marvelous.

Basta

 * You remember my calling card. (mimicking slashes) One, two, three!
 * Evil spirits I repel thee! Evil spirits I repel thee!
 * Maybe I don't need luck.

Farid

 * It's just a dream. It's just a dream.
 * You are as sour as goat's urine!
 * [About Fenoglio] But he's mean!
 * I don't want to go back into my stinking book!

Dialogue

 * Basta: (after catching up to Meggie and Mo) Hello, princess. Where's you father?
 * Fenoglio: I told them he's gone out, but they don't believe me.
 * Meggie: You told them?!
 * Fenoglio: He had a knife to my throat! Isn't he awful?
 * Basta: Tell me where Silvertongue is before I kill you both. (Toto comes out from under the bed and barks)
 * Meggie: Toto, no! (she goes over to Toto)
 * Fenoglio: Toto? (looks at "The Wizard of Oz") Oh, my goodness! (picks up "The Wizard of Oz") She's inherited her father's gift! (Basta grabs the book, and looks back at Meggie)
 * Basta: Another Silvertongue. Ol' Capricorn will be pleased. (he takes Toto away from Meggie; Toto whimpers)


 * Dustfinger: (after Meggie was tickling Gwin and got bit) He doesn't like to be tickled. And you sould be more careful. His name's Gwin. And I know he looks charming, but you know what they say about books and covers. (he leans down in front of Meggie to pick up Gwin; Meggie gets up)
 * Meggie: Yes, I do. And I also know what they say about talking to strangers. Excuse me. (she starts walking away)
 * Dustfinger: But I'm not a stranger, Meggie. (Meggie stops and turns around back to Dustfinger) You won't remember me; we met once when you were quite small. But I'm not a stranger. (Mo comes out of the bookshop, and stares at Dustfinger) Hello, Silvertongue. (Meggie turns around) I was just having a talk with your daughter.


 * Dustfinger: (after Farid annouced he was going with Dustfinger) What about the girl? I thought you liked her.
 * Farid: Oh, don't worry. (pulls out a wallet containing pictures of Meggie; somewhat satisfied) I stole his wallet.


 * Basta: (after he attempted to attack Meggie) Get off!
 * Dustfinger: No one gets hurt! (starts setting fire on Basta's jacket)
 * Basta: (terrified) F-fire! Fire!
 * Dustfinger: Is that what we agreed on? Is that what we agreed on?!
 * Basta: Yes! We agreed! We agreed! We agreed! (Dustfinger takes his hands off Basta's shoulders, thus the fire dying down; Basta fearfully pats out the remaining flames)




 * Mo: What are you not telling me?
 * Dustfinger (walking away): I've seen her...she's not actually in the book...she's...
 * Mo: Where?
 * Dustfinger (stopping and turning to face Mo): In Capricorn's castle.
 * Mo: And you didn't tell us?
 * Dustfinger: We needed the book.
 * Mo: We didn't need the book!
 * Dustfinger: I needed the book!! (shoves Mo)
 * Meggie: My Mum was right there and you didn't tell us?
 * Dustfinger: Look... don't look at me like that, because if your father had known the truth, then he would never have agreed to help me get the book, and I need the book!
 * Mo: You selfish, repugnant, weak character!
 * Dusfinger: I... (pointing at Fegnolio) blame him! He wrote me that way!
 * Fegnolio: I disagree!
 * Mo: You tell me how to get her back!
 * Dustfinger: Not until you promise to send me home.
 * Mo (grabbing Dustfinger): Tell me how to get her back!
 * Dustfinger (quietly): I'm missing my family too.
 * Mo (looks shocked, lets Dustfinger go): Okay.
 * Dustfinger: Promise?
 * Mo: Promise.


 * Basta: (delivering Meggie's dinner) Food for the little princess. Capricorn wants you to have your strength for tonight.
 * Fenoglio: You should stay; we're telling ghost stories. (Basta flinches) Oh, that's right. You don't like ghost stories.
 * Basta: I'll give you ghost stories, you-!

Cast

 * Brendan Fraser as Mortimer "Mo" Folchart
 * Eliza Bennett as Meggie Folchart
 * Paul Bettany as Dustfinger
 * Helen Mirren as Elinor Loredan
 * Andy Serkis as Capricorn
 * Jim Broadbent as Fenoglio