From Aladdin to The Princess Bride, these fantasy movies are perfect examples of how well-crafted, inventive dialogue can greatly enhance the genre.

From the poetry of romantic dramas like Before Sunrise to the stark cynicism of satires like Network, these genius movies master the art of dialogue.

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The greatest works of pop culture are also the most insanely quotable. We all love to swap lines of dialogue from our favorite books, movies and TV shows — but too bad we usually get them wrong. Here ...