Moonrise Kingdom - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
I love you, but you don't know what you're talking about.
— Sam Shakusky
Context:
Spoken during their time at the cove when Suzy says she wishes she was an orphan because her life is special, and Sam, being an actual orphan, corrects her romanticized view of tragedy.
Meaning:
This quote encapsulates the dynamic of their relationship: Sam is pragmatic and literal, while Suzy is more emotional and pessimistic. It shows Sam's confidence in his feelings and his refusal to accept Suzy's self-loathing.
We're in love. We just want to be together. What's wrong with that?
— Suzy Bishop
Context:
Suzy says this to the adults when they are finally caught and separated, defending their actions against the judgment of her parents and the authorities.
Meaning:
A simple, defiant declaration that cuts through the adults' complicated bureaucratic and social objections. It highlights the purity and directness of their motivation.
Was he a good dog? ... Who's to say? But he didn't deserve to die.
— Suzy Bishop & Sam Shakusky
Context:
After the confrontation in the woods where the scout dog, Snoopy, is accidentally killed by an arrow during the skirmish.
Meaning:
This exchange reflects the children's unsentimental but moral view of the world. They acknowledge complexity ("Who's to say?") but uphold a basic sense of justice, even for a dog that was tracking them.
I want to go on adventures, I think. Not get stuck in one place.
— Suzy Bishop
Context:
Suzy explains to Sam why she brought her binoculars and what she wants from life as they sit by the campfire.
Meaning:
Expresses the core desire of the film's protagonists to break free from the stagnation of their current lives. It foreshadows the journey they undertake.