Inkheart (film)

Inkheart is a 2009 fantasy film, directed by Iain Softley, based on the novel by Cornelia Funke. Directed by Iain Softley. Every story ever written is just waiting to become real. Meggie Who's the driver? Dad. Who's the navigator? Me. Have I ever got us lost before? Toto, you're gonna get me in trouble! Yes, I do. And I also know what they say about talking to strangers. You can stay with us. [beat] It was mom's idea. Stupid? You're the one who thinks he's in a dream. I was just trying to be nice. Go back to your muttering then. See if I care. Why is every bookstore we go to a thousand years old? I have Mo's gift. [to Dustfinger] You're afraid. Don't worry Toto; you're just not in Kansas anymore. You don't know what I can do...and neither do I. Mo Well, that makes sense, you speaking weasel. The written word is a powerful thing. Hey, look! A sasquatch! I don't read aloud anymore. I'm warning you. I have no control over what comes and goes. I can't send you back. I don't know how. This is the story you've been waiting to hear... [about Elinor] She's kind of an acquired taste. [to Meggie about Inkheart] You're not even allowed to touch that book, you understand me? Dustfinger Just get in the car! All right; this is our way in. Now listen, this is gonna be dangerous, so you need to keep up. You gotta move quickly. I miss my family too. Do you know the end of your story Meggie? He doesn't like to be tickled. His name's Gwin. And I know he looks charming, but you know what they say about books and covers. Has your father ever read you a bedtime story, Meggie? You are not my god! Put right the wrong you did nine years ago. Before you say anything, I'm here to save your necks. Let's you and me go for a little walk. There are times in life when the stars simply align. [To Resa] You went in the book when I came out. Elinor I prefer a story that has the good sense to stay on the page. Stop ringing that damn bell! [About Meggie] She so reminds me of her mother. And not just when she opens her mouth, if she ever does. You barbaric piece of pulp fiction! Capricorn Oh yes, and duct tape. I love duct tape. Feast! [About the Shadow] You are going to love him. And by 'love' I mean 'cower in terror' from. [To Dustfinger] Must you do that every time? It's pathetic, honestly. [To Dustfinger] Now go and get your burns tended, otherwise I'll be forced to cancel our weekly juggle night. And you know how I love juggle night. “Why would we ever want to go back when your world is so accommodating with your telephones and your guns and what's that sticky stuff called ...duct tape.” Fenoglio This must be what it feels like to give birth! (regretably) I'm sorry. I had no choice, (suddenly excited) but look! It's Basta! [About Dustfinger] I'm practically his father! [To Capricorn] You're just how I wrote you. A cowardly thug. [To Mortola] You are my crude scribblings, Magpie. Meggie! Set me free! It's a wonderful story. I'd give anything to go into it myself. Why can't I come too? It's my car. Reduced to babysitting. Marvelous. Basta You remember my calling card. (mimicking slashes) One, two, three! Evil spirits I repel thee! Evil spirits I repel thee! Maybe I don't need luck. Farid It's just a dream. It's just a dream. You are as sour as goat's urine! [About Fenoglio] But he's mean! I don't want to go back into my stinking book! Dialogue Basta: (after catching up to Meggie and Mo) Hello, princess. Where's you father? Fenoglio: I told them he's gone out, but they don't believe me. Meggie: You told them?! Fenoglio: He had a knife to my throat! Isn't he awful? Basta: Tell me where Silvertongue is before I kill you both. (Toto comes out from under the bed and barks) Meggie: Toto, no! (she goes over to Toto) Fenoglio: Toto? (looks at "The Wizard of Oz") Oh, my goodness! (picks up "The Wizard of Oz") She's inherited her father's gift! (Basta grabs the book, and looks back at Meggie) Basta: Another Silvertongue. Ol' Capricorn will be pleased. (he takes Toto away from Meggie; Toto whimpers) Dustfinger: (after Meggie was tickling Gwin and got bit) He doesn't like to be tickled. And you sould be more careful. His name's Gwin. And I know he looks charming, but you know what they say about books and covers. (he leans down in front of Meggie to pick up Gwin; Meggie gets up) Meggie: Yes, I do. And I also know what they say about talking to strangers. Excuse me. (she starts walking away) Dustfinger: But I'm not a stranger, Meggie. (Meggie stops and turns around back to Dustfinger) You won't remember me; we met once when you were quite small. But I'm not a stranger. (Mo comes out of the bookshop, and stares at Dustfinger) Hello, Silvertongue. (Meggie turns around) I was just having a talk with your daughter. Dustfinger: (after Farid announced he was going with Dustfinger) What about the girl? I thought you liked her. Farid: Oh, don't worry. (pulls out a wallet containing pictures of Meggie; somewhat satisfied) I stole his wallet. Basta: (after he attempted to attack Meggie) Get off! Dustfinger: No one gets hurt! (starts setting fire on Basta's jacket) Basta: (terrified) F-fire! Fire! Dustfinger: Is that what we agreed on? Is that what we agreed on?! Basta: Yes! We agreed! We agreed! We agreed! (Dustfinger takes his hands off Basta's shoulders, thus the fire dying down; Basta fearfully pats out the remaining flames) Mo: What are you not telling me? Dustfinger (walking away): I've seen her...she's not actually in the book...she's... Mo: Where? Dustfinger (stopping and turning to face Mo): In Capricorn's castle. Mo: And you didn't tell us? Dustfinger: We needed the book. Mo: We didn't need the book! Dustfinger: I needed the book!! (shoves Mo) Meggie: My Mum was right there and you didn't tell us? Dustfinger: Look... don't look at me like that, because if your father had known the truth, then he would never have agreed to help me get the book, and I need the book! Mo: You selfish, repugnant, weak character! Dusfinger: I... (pointing at Fegnolio) blame him! He wrote me that way! Fegnolio: I disagree! Mo: You tell me how to get her back! Dustfinger: Not until you promise to send me home. Mo (grabbing Dustfinger): Tell me how to get her back! Dustfinger (quietly): I'm missing my family too. Mo (looks shocked, lets Dustfinger go): Okay. Dustfinger: Promise? Mo: Promise. Basta: (delivering Meggie's dinner) Food for the little princess. Capricorn wants you to have your strength for tonight. Fenoglio: You should stay; we're telling ghost stories. (Basta flinches) Oh, that's right. You don't like ghost stories. Basta: I'll give you ghost stories, you-! Cast Brendan Fraser as Mortimer "Mo" Folchart Eliza Bennett as Meggie Folchart Paul Bettany as Dustfinger Helen Mirren as Elinor Loredan Andy Serkis as Capricorn Jim Broadbent as Fenoglio External links 0494238 Inkheart inkheart Inkheart Category:2009 English-language films Category:Adventure films Category:2009 American films Category:2009 British films Category:Fantasy films Category:Films directed by Iain Softley