"When things get bad, they'll do their worst."
Guardians of the Galaxy - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
We are Groot.
— Groot
Context:
As Ronan's ship, the Dark Aster, is crashing, Groot forms a protective cocoon of his branches around the team to shield them from the impact. As Rocket tearfully asks him why he's sacrificing himself, Groot delivers this powerful line before impact.
Meaning:
This is the moment the five individuals truly become a team and a family. Groot alters his signature phrase, "I am Groot," to include everyone, signifying that their identities are now intertwined. It's a statement of ultimate sacrifice and love, encapsulating the film's central theme of found family.
Nothing goes over my head. My reflexes are too fast, I would catch it.
— Drax the Destroyer
Context:
After Rocket calls Peter's plan "12% of a plan," he explains to the group that metaphors will go over Drax's head because his species is completely literal. Drax, overhearing this, takes offense and delivers this line with complete sincerity.
Meaning:
This quote perfectly and hilariously illustrates Drax's key character trait: his absolute literal-mindedness. His inability to understand metaphors provides a constant source of humor and highlights the cultural and psychological differences between the members of the team, forcing them to learn how to communicate in new ways.
You said it yourself, bitch. We're the Guardians of the Galaxy.
— Peter Quill
Context:
As Peter and the other Guardians join hands to contain the power of the Infinity Stone, a shocked Ronan screams, "You're mortal! How?" Peter replies with this line just before they unleash the stone's power and destroy Ronan.
Meaning:
This is the triumphant moment Peter Quill fully embraces his new identity and the identity of his team. He throws Ronan's earlier mocking words back at him, claiming the title not as an insult but as a badge of honor. It signifies the completion of their journey from a "bunch of jackasses standing in a circle" to a legendary hero team.
I have lived most of my life surrounded by my enemies. I will be grateful to die among my friends.
— Gamora
Context:
When Peter presents his dangerous, near-suicidal plan to stop Ronan, Rocket protests that he's asking them to die. Gamora responds with this line, affirming her loyalty to the group and her willingness to fight alongside them, no matter the cost.
Meaning:
This quote marks a pivotal turning point for Gamora, who has spent her life as a tool for the galaxy's most evil beings. It's the first time she acknowledges having friends and a sense of belonging. The line powerfully expresses the theme of found family, highlighting how much this newfound connection means to someone who has only known betrayal and isolation.
What should we do next? Something good, something bad? A bit of both?
— Peter Quill
Context:
In the final scene aboard the Milano, after having their records expunged, Peter asks the team this question. Gamora smiles and tells him they'll follow his lead, to which he replies, "A bit of both," cementing their new dynamic as they fly off into space.
Meaning:
This final line encapsulates the group's identity as roguish anti-heroes. They have saved the galaxy, but they are not traditional, squeaky-clean heroes. They retain their edge and penchant for mischief. It promises future adventures that will walk the line between noble heroism and their outlaw roots, perfectly setting the tone for their future as a team.