Agents Quote by Edgar Wright
“It's funny, my agent came up to us and said, "That line, when Nicholas says, 'I'm gonna bust this thing wide open,' what film's that from?" I said, "I think it's from every film." It's just like you get into that kind of mode of generic dialogue, it's fun to do.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing scriptwriting, 2015
The writer jokes that a dramatic line feels generic because it appears in many films, reflecting on cliché and creative recycling.
In simple terms: A dramatic line seems generic across movies.
Key Takeaway
Avoid overusing clichés; seek fresh phrasing.
Themes
creativity
dialogue
film
cliché
Mood
humorous
reflective
Type
interview
creative advice
When to use this quote
- screenwriting workshops
- film pitch meetings
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
scriptwriting
genre conventions
repetition
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a line feel fresh versus overused?
- How can writers subvert expected tropes?
A Different Perspective
Relying on clichés can make dialogue feel stale.
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