If you've ever experienced a moment of movie deja vu when watching a new release, but you're sure you heard that line before, it's probably not a sign of new-found magical powers. (Sorry to disappoint.)
Hollywood has recycled troupes and phrases for decades. The same line can pop up in Austin Powers and Toy Story.
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Looking at clichés over genre and time can teach us a few things about film, like the value of a powerful delivery. And more importantly, how you will hear the exact same thunk when a character is hit by a bus, no matter if the flick is a slapstick comedy or a grave drama.
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