In 1996, Pamela Anderson took to the big screen to play the title character in the action comic book movie, Barb Wire. The film – from director David Hogan – followed the story of nightclub owner, mercenary, and bounty hunter, living during a period of Civil War in the US.
Produced on a budget of just $9 million, and with Anderson at the height of her popularity, there were high hopes the film would easily surpass its production costs and become a big hit. However, Barb Wire was not well received by critics or audiences, and the film promptly flopped becoming a box office bomb in the process.
All these years on and Barb Wire is still a difficult film to like, and one which is unlikely to be loved by mass audiences. But that hasn’t stopped it from developing a cult following, with die-hard fans appreciating its campy aesthetic, kitsch value, and corny dialogue.
Speaking of which – this post takes a look back at Barb Wire with a collection of lines from the movie. Whether you’re a fan or not, this is what Barb Wire has to offer.
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Best Barb Wire movie quotes
Alexander Willis – “Add it to my tab, Miss Kopetski. Boom boom boom!”
Barb Wire – “Barbara Kopetski died in the war. I’m Barb Wire.”
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Axel – “What happened to “Barb doesn’t take sides”?”
Barb Wire – “Keep it to yourself.”
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Colonel Pryzer – “One last chance, Charlie. Where are the retinal lenses?”
Charlie Kopetski – “The Easter Bunny took ’em!”
Charlie Kopetski – “Please… stop! I’ll talk! This guy has them. I gave the lenses to this guy.”
Colonel Pryzer – “What guy?”
Charlie Kopetski – “This big guy. He’s big and fat. He has a white beard, he wears a red suit, he lives at the North Pole… and he goes by the name of Kringle. Kris… Kringle.”
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Barb Wire – “Don’t call me babe!”
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Charlie Kopetski – “Haven’t you heard? Barb’s retired. Leave… now… before Barb sees you. There’s no telling what she might do.”
(Axel sees Barb across the room who also sees him and she starts to walk towards him with an angry look on her face)
Axel – “Too late.”
Charlie Kopetski – “Three… two…”
Axel – “Hello, Barb.”
Charlie Kopetski – “One!”
(Barb walks up and punches Axel in the face)
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Barb Wire – (confused) “Come again?”
Stripper in Dressing Room – “She’s Chinese.”
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Alexander Willis – “Colonel Pryzer. Alexander Willis, Director of Police Operations. Welcome to Steel Harbour.”
Colonel Pryzer – “Wipe that smile off your face, Willis! This burned-out hellhole is the last place on Earth I want to be right now. And if it wasn’t for your almost complete incompetence, I wouldn’t be here in the first place. Would I?”
Alexander Willis – “Yes, well needless to say I intended to have both Krebs and Cora D extricated and sent back to Washington by now. However, due to circumstances…”
Colonel Pryzer – (Interrupting) “Listen carefully, if Cora D escapes, I will personally rip your heart out of your ass and stuff it back down your throat!
Alexander Willis – (Sarcastic) “That’s not very sanitary.”
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Woman in Torture Room – “You’ll never find her.”
Colonel Pryzer – “You’re so beautiful. I’m sorry.”
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And finally…
Alexander Willis – “Where will you go now, Barb?”
Barb Wire – “Well, I hear Paris is nice this time of year.”
Alexander Willis – “Mind if I tag along with you?”
Barb Wire – “Don’t mind.”
Alexander Willis – “I do believe I’m falling in love.”
Barb Wire – “Get in line!”
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