Top Ten Latin Phrases Used in Movies for Dramatic Effect
"Seize the day" This became the theme of the movie reminding students to live their dreams. A precursor to today's YOLO chant.
Carpet doughnut these are they
Seize the day. What a great idea.
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"A favor for a favor" Hannibal reminding Clarice of their deal to each tell each other something personal/secret.
"In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit" This is the dramatic conclusion to the assassination prayer the main character brothers say before dispatching their enemies.
"I am He who dwelt within Nero" One more example of possession by a demon/Satan where the host speaks Latin to show their possessor is aged and unholy.
"In wine there is truth*" or "in wine lies the truth". I see where you're going there but veritas = truth in this context.
"In wine is life" True Latin for beginners.
"Ever upwards" This became the mantra of the protagonist in his struggle to stay balanced in the wake of a nervous breakdown.
"I absolve you" A comical reversal of a possessing spirit speaking to the clergy; an affront to the Catholic Church's attempt to clean hosts of their demons.
"From the depths I cried out to you Oh Lord" Uttered the first time the boy sees the main character. A sign of things to come between the two.
"...a mobile commoner" One of the first experiences Alice has in Wonderland is when called a common weed by the noble flowers around her. Symbolic of her being viewed by both her sister and society as valueless and running wild - like a weed.
"Come as you are." The first real meeting between Doc Holliday and Johnny Ringo where the two battle tempers, gun draws, wit, and education. Proving that even bulldog gunslingers can surprise you.
Come as you are, as you were. As I want you to be.