Irrational Man movie quotes tell the story of one college professor lost in life who finds his existential breakthrough in the last place he expected it. The drama was written and directed by Woody Allen and opened in theaters on July 17, 2015.
In Irrational Man, renowned philosophy professor Abe Lucas (Joaquin Phoenix) takes a job at a small college looking for a change but soon finds himself more lost than ever in life. Amidst this mental fogginess, Abe begins a friendship with one of his students, Jill (Emma Stone), and a sexual relationship with a woman more his age, Rita (Parker Posey).
So when one day, when with Jill, Abe has his existential breakthrough and finds the purpose for his life, he's aces. This development, however, frightens Jill and Rita, who wonder if this new found focus might open some doors better left closed.
Irrational Man joins theaters which are already showing other great films such as Ant-Man, Trainwreck, Minions, and Boulevard.
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The Meaningful Act I Was Searching For
Prof. Abe Lucas: Life's ironic isn't it? One day a person has a more as of complicated and unsolvable problems then in the batting of an eye, dark clouds part and you can enjoy a decent life again. It's just astounding. I'm Abe Lucas. I've had many experiences and now a unique one. This was the meaningful act I was searching for.
Abe sums up his life and the plot of the film in this monologue. He was once lost but had an experience and now sees his purpose in life, but that journey was not how he expected it to be.
I'm Blocked
Rita: How's it coming?
Prof. Abe Lucas: Um, I'm blocked, I can't write.
Rita: Why?
Prof. Abe Lucas: I can't write cause I can't breathe.
Rita: What would get you breathing again?
Prof. Abe Lucas: The will to breathe, inspiration
Rita: You need a muse.
Prof. Abe Lucas: I've never needed a muse before.
Rita: I hope you're not going to send me back out into the rain after sleeping with me.
Prof. Abe Lucas: I'm trying to write.
Rita: You're blocked. I'm going to unblock you or are you becoming infatuated with that student you spend so much time with?
Rita tries her best to break Abe out of his funk. Her sexual advances don't seem to be working as he remains blocked and generally lost in life.
Viagra in the Philosophy Department
Male Professor: I hear Abe Lucas is going to be joining the faculty this summer.
Female Professor: Really? That should put some Viagra into the philosophy department.
When news spreads that renowned philosophy professor Abe Lucas is taking a position at a small college, the faculty is abuzz. Whether he will change the school with his experience or if it will change him is yet to be determined.
Either Love Him or Hate Him
Prof. Abe Lucas: Your paper was quite good.
Jill: Am I blushing right now?
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Jill: He's very radical, very original. You either love him or hate him, really.
Abe meets Jill, one of his students, when he gives her positive feedback on her assignment. Jill is drawn to Abe and sees him as something unique, but their relationship is bordering on the inappropriate and fast.
Just One of His Problems
Jill's Father: Word around is that your professor's got a bit of an alcohol problem.
Jill: Oh boy, that's just one of his problems.
Jill's Mother: I just hope you're not starting to care for him too much, in the wrong way.
Jill's parents become concerned that she's spending so much time with her much older professor, especially due to the things they've heard about him. Jill, on the other hand, is either completely oblivious or in denial about their budding relationship.
I Had Fantasies
Rita: When I heard you were coming here, I had fantasies that we'd meet and something special would happen.
Prof. Abe Lucas: I haven't been able to perform in nearly a year.
Rita knew about Abe all before he arrived at the small college and has been looking forward to doing the nasty with him. He's willing, but has some performance issues to work out first.
At This Moment That My Life Came Together
Prof. Abe Lucas: I couldn't remember the reason for living and when I did, it wasn't convincing.
Jill: You suffer from despair.
Prof. Abe Lucas: How comforting that would be.
Jill: Are you aware of what's going on at this table?
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Prof. Abe Lucas: It was at this moment that my life came together.
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Jill: There was no question that there was something lighter about Abe. His spirit seemed up. He seemed more focused and yet, for some reason, it bothered me. My thoughts were very mixed up and troubled.
Jill and Abe's meeting in a diner brings an unexpected level of clarity to Abe. He sees life clearly now and his purpose in this life. As amazing as that is, this scares Jill.
Enjoying the Joy of Living
Prof. Abe Lucas: The dizziness and anxiety had disappeared and I was happy and enjoying the joy of living.
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Rita: What happened to the philosophy professor? Christ, you were like a caveman.
His existential breakthrough hasn't just unblocked Abe's mind, but is also providing some additional benefits in the bedroom. Rita is not complaining about that whatsoever.