What a Girl Wants

What a Girl Wants is a 2003 film starring Amanda Bynes as Daphne Reynolds, Colin Firth as Henry Dashwood and Oliver James as Ian Wallace. Trying to fit in. Born to stand out Daphne Reynolds If you take your nose out of the air for one second you'll see that you're designer, I'm vintage. You've got a mansion, I've got a five floor walkup. You're snotty little miss cranky pants and I go with the flow, so why would you ever think for one second that I'd ever have the same taste in guys? So here's a little pointer for you. Get over yourself and stop trying to be my daddy's little girl because I'm not going anywhere. My evil stepsister, you've seen Cinderella, right? Let me clue you in, I win. It's bigger than our entire apartment and the Chinese restaurant downstairs and the dry cleaner down the street; it makes the White House look like a McDonalds! Every year I would wish if that I was good enough you would come and find me. Dude, its chocolate. Need I say more? Henry Dashwood I think I owe you a rather large apology. Remember when I told you how groovy I used to be? You like Co-co Pops? I'm not explaining this very well, am I? For me, it's just a stop on the campaign trail, and for Glynnis it's a chance to launch Clarissa on society. No, in Clarissa's case it's more like an intercontinental ballistic missile. Ian Wallace Why do you try so hard to fit in when you are born to stand out? You know, just another one of my glamorous jobs. (Joking) Eloping together. Yeah. I realize it's a bit sudden but after last night, there was really no turning back. Clarissa That girl is totally barbaric! Maybe someone should've put a cork in it seventeen years ago. Oh, very you, lovely. So Henry asked us to give you a few pointers, didn't he? Well, pointer number 1: go home. Mother and I belong here and it's quite clear you just don't fit in. And pointer number 2: while you're packing, keep your grimy little Yankee paws off Armistead Stuart, he's mine. [after Daphne walks out in fashion show] Holy poo on toast. Seems you had a better time in Morocco than you let on Jocelyn Dashwood [to Daphne] Everybody's rooting for you to fail. That's what makes it fun. [to Daphne] No hugging, dear. I'm British. We only show affection to dogs and horses. Dialogue Clarissa: Oh, very you, lovely. So Henry asked us to give you a few pointers, didn't he? Well, pointer number 1: go home. Mother and I belong here and it's quite clear you just don't fit in. And pointer number 2: while you're packing, keep your grimy little Yankee paws off Armistead Stuart, he's mine. Daphne: If you take your nose out of the air for one second you'll see you're designer, I'm vintage. You've got a mansion, I've got a five floor walkup. You're a snotty little miss cranky pants and I go with the flow, so why would you ever think for one second that I'd ever have the same taste in guys? So here's a little pointer for you. Get over yourself and stop trying to be my daddy's little girl because I'm not going anywhere. Glynnis: I'll put a cork in it, Clarissa. Clarissa: Maybe someone should have put a cork in it seventeen years ago. Glynnis: Now Daphne, we don't want to make a scene now, do we? Libby: Take your hand off my daughter or you won't get a scene, you'll get a Broadway Musical! Henry: I think I owe you a rather large apology. Libby: Do you think I've waited 17 years for an apology? Henry: You like co-co pops? Daphne: Dude, its chocolate. Need I say more? Glynnis: Darling, darling, all I'm saying is before we let this hypothetical daughter blow your political career out of the water, we might at least consider doing some checking up on her Henry: Now, checking up for what? Glynnis: I don't know... criminal record, blood type, triple sixes on her scalp Henry: Glynnis, she has a birth certificate, she has my photograph... and she has my eyes. Henry: I'm not explaining this very well, am I? Daphne: No, not really. But I'm having fun watching you try. Daphne: Hey! What are you doing here? Ian: You know, just another one of my glamorous jobs. Daphne: Oh! Clarissa: [Sees Daphne fall over the wall] Did you see that? Glynnis: What? Clarissa: An impossibly large bird falling off that wall. Glynnis: Are you hallucinating? [Waves her hand in front of her face] Henry: For me, it's just a stop on the campaign trail, and for Glynnis it's a chance to launch Clarissa on society. Daphne: Launch her? You make her sound like a ship. Henry: No, in Clarissa's case it's more like an intercontinental ballistic missile Henry: So are you and Daphne... Ian: Eloping together. Yeah. I realize it's a bit sudden but after last night, there was really no turning back. Henry: You are joking aren't you? Ian: Yes, of course. Glynnis: [takes a bite of her eggs] These eggs are positively glacial. When I run this house, senile servants will be the first thing to go. Clarissa: You'd have to get around the old bat somehow. She'd never allow it. Jocelyn Dashwood: [walking in] Anyone seen my pruning shears? The old bat seems to have forgotten where she put them. [Henry has announced that he is withdrawing from the election.] Alistair: [To Henry] Are you out of your mind? I have done everything in my power to get you to this position, and I will not let you throw it all away! Henry: Alistair, you've lied to me, I know you lied to Libby, so forgive me if I don't give a flying fart in space what you think. Alistair: Libby?! I stopped you from ruining your life! I saved your family's reputation! When I found out that that girl was pregnant, I knew I was doing the right thing. Henry: [Realizes] You knew about Daphne? Alistair: Of course I knew. It's my job to know. [Consumed by far more rage than before, Henry punches Alistair in the jaw.] Clarissa: [To her grandfather] [Horrified] Grandpa! Are you okay? This is horrible. Alistair: [To his granddaughter] [Angrily] Do shut up! Glynnis: [Stops Henry before he can leave] [To Henry] Henry, darling! Henry! I know Daddy's been naughty, but what about me? Henry: [Coldly] You'll survive. [Glynnis becomes heartbroken and devastated. Henry makes his way outside.] Cast Amanda Bynes - Daphne Reynolds Colin Firth - Henry Dashwood Oliver James - Ian Wallace Kelly Preston - Libby Reynolds Anna Chancellor - Glynnis Payne Christina Cole - Clarissa Payne External links What a Girl Wants (film) Official site 0286788 What a Girl Wants What a Girl Wants on Yahoo! Movies Download What a Girl Wants Category:American romantic comedy films Category:2003 films Category:2000s American films Category:American coming-of-age films Category:Remake films Category:Teen comedy films