15 Movie Quotes about Heroes
With great power comes great responsibility
We have always been fascinated by heroes and especially superheroes. We dress up like them, proudly carry lunchboxes, T-shirts, backpacks with their faces, and spend hours debating who is the strongest one. But what is it with our love for superheroes? Think about it. They have all unique capabilities but with one common agenda—battle all that is bad in society. Our enduring love for superheroes is rooted in our sense of justice. They set crucial examples for us, give us courage, show us what we want to do for things we embrace as immensely valuable. Here are our top 15 movie quotes about heroes.
From the movie: The Avengers
“Superheroes? In New York? Give me a break!”
Stan Lee - Stan Lee
From the movie: Flora & Ulysses
“However different they are, all superheroes come to us with a purpose – to save those in need. To stand watch when danger closes in. They have one thing in common, they never show up in the real world.”
Matilda Lawler - Flora
From the movie: Incredibles 2
“- Helen Parr: Superheroes are illegal, whether it's fair or not, that's the law.
- Bob Parr: The law should be fair. What are we teaching our kids.
- Helen Parr: To respect the law.
- Bob Parr: Even if the law is disrespectful?”
Holly Hunter - Helen Parr
Craig T. Nelson - Bob Parr
From the movie: Walkabout
“That's the trouble with all these series. You always know the superhero is going to get away with it. That's the trouble with Batman and in The Saint. You always know he's going to win all the fights in the end. That's the trouble with all these series. Even Bugs Bunny wins all the time! If we were superheroes, we would definitely win.”
Luc Roeg - White Boy
From the movie: Walkabout
“- White Boy: Are we superheroes?
- The Girl: I don't know. I hope so.
- White Boy: So do I.”
Luc Roeg - White Boy
Jenny Agutter - Girl
From the movie: Glass
“They almost convinced me I was crazy. I create superheroes. I truly am a mastermind.”
Samuel L. Jackson - Elijah Price
From the movie: Glass
“I believe that if everyone sees what just a few people become when they wholly embrace their gifts, others will awaken. Belief in oneself is contagious. We give each other permission to be superheroes. We will never awaken otherwise.”
Samuel L. Jackson - Elijah Price
From the movie: Justice League
“- Barry Allen: What are your superpowers again?
- Bruce Wayne: I'm rich.”
Ezra Miller - Barry Allen
Ben Affleck - Bruce Wayne
From the movie: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
“- Rebecca Vincent: What are you, superheroes?
- Raphael: Just four brothers who hate bullies, and love this city!”
Laura Linney - Chief Vincent
Alan Ritchson - Raphael
From the movie: Power Rangers
“- Billy: Wait, wait, wait! Can I ask a question? Are we really superheroes? Like are we more like Iron Man or Spider-Man? 'Cause I feel like I been bit by a spider, but I feel really good, you know, not as...
- Zack: All right, look, bro, trust me, you're not a superhero.”
RJ Cyler - Billy (Blue Ranger)
Ludi Lin - Zack (Black Ranger)
From the movie: We're the Millers
“- David Clark: This goddamn Kenny kid got his fucking nuts bit by a giant-ass spider.
- Brad Gurdlinger: That is amazing. Will you let me know if he develops any superpowers?”
Jason Sudeikis - David Clark
Ed Helms - Brad Gurdlinger
From the movie: Mystery Men
“- Capt. Amazing: You're... you're all superheroes.
- The Shoveller: Well, we fight crime. Call it what you will.”
Greg Kinnear - Captain Amazing
William H. Macy - Shoveler
From the animation: The Incredibles
“I'll sell my inventions so that everyone can be superheroes. Everyone can be super! And when everyone's super... no one will be.”
talking to Mr. Incredible
Jason Lee - Syndrome
From the movie: Kill Bill: Volume 2
“As you know, l'm quite keen on comic books. Especially the ones about superheroes. I find the whole mythology surrounding superheroes fascinating. Take my favorite superhero, Superman. Not a great comic book. Not particularly well-drawn. But the mythology... The mythology is not only great, it's unique.”
David Carradine - Bill
From the movie: Orgazmo
“Superheroes that pray together stay together.”
talking to Ben
Trey Parker - Joe Young
