I Got a Bad Feeling Movies: Premonition or Promise?
When you hear the phrase "I got a bad feeling," it can mean only one thing: this movie is about to get a lot more exciting. Screenwriters have been using the line for as long as there have been movies. So, as long as there are movies, when you hear the phrase "I got a bad feeling ...," it's the signal to hold onto your seat.
Which of these select "I got a bad feeling" movie moments best delivered on the premonition and promise of what was to follow?
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Which of these select "I got a bad feeling" movie moments best delivered on the premonition and promise of what was to follow?
Discuss the topic here or Take other 'Star Wars' polls here.
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- DirectorGeorge LucasStarsMark HamillHarrison FordCarrie FisherLuke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader.Luke Skywalker: "I have a very bad feeling about this."
(when the Millenium Falcon approaches the Death Star) - DirectorJames CameronStarsSigourney WeaverMichael BiehnCarrie HennDecades after surviving the Nostromo incident, Ellen Ripley is sent out to re-establish contact with a terraforming colony but finds herself battling the Alien Queen and her offspring.Private Frost: "Man, I'm telling ya, I got a bad feeling about this drop."
(when dropping to planet to check on isolated colonists) - DirectorOliver StoneStarsCharlie SheenTom BerengerWillem DafoeChris Taylor, a neophyte recruit in Vietnam, finds himself caught in a battle of wills between two sergeants, one good and the other evil. A shrewd examination of the brutality of war and the duality of man in conflict.Sergeant O'Neill: "Bob, I got a bad feeling on this one , all right? I mean I got a bad feeling."
(when going on one of his final patrols as a short timer) - DirectorGareth EdwardsStarsFelicity JonesDiego LunaAlan TudykIn a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire's ultimate weapon of destruction.K-2SO: "I've got a bad feeling abo..."
(who is stopped mid-sentence by Jyn and Cassian just before the final battle on Scarif) - DirectorBen StillerStarsBen StillerJack BlackRobert Downey Jr.Through a series of freak occurrences, a group of actors shooting a big-budget war movie are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying.Tugg Speedman: "I got a bad feeling on this one."
(when practicing and feeding lines to his costar in the jungle) - DirectorAlfonso CuarónStarsSandra BullockGeorge ClooneyEd HarrisDr Ryan Stone, an engineer on her first time on a space mission, and Matt Kowalski, an astronaut on his final expedition, have to survive in space after they are hit by debris while spacewalking.Matt Kowalski: "Houston, I got a bad feeling about this mission."
(when on a space walk in opening sequence) - DirectorRichard MarquandStarsMark HamillHarrison FordCarrie FisherAfter rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebel Alliance attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side.Han Solo: "I got a really bad feeling about this."
(when the Ewoks are preparing to roast him with his companions) - DirectorPhillip NoyceStarsDenzel WashingtonAngelina JolieQueen LatifahA quadriplegic ex-homicide detective and his partner try to track down a serial killer who is terrorizing New York City.Det. Paulie Sellitto: "Hey Linc, I got a bad feeling about this, man!"
(when staking out a trap set to catch the killer) - DirectorStanley KubrickStarsKeir DulleaGary LockwoodWilliam SylvesterAfter uncovering a mysterious artifact buried beneath the Lunar surface, a spacecraft is sent to Jupiter to find its origins: a spacecraft manned by two men and the supercomputer HAL 9000.Frank Poole: "I've got a bad feeling about him."
(when talking about HAL in the pod to prevent his overhearing) - DirectorGeorge LucasStarsHayden ChristensenNatalie PortmanEwan McGregorThree years into the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan Kenobi pursues a new threat, while Anakin Skywalker is lured by Chancellor Palpatine into a sinister plot to rule the galaxy.Obi-Wan Kenobi "Oh, I have got a bad feeling about this."
(when his and Anakin's starfighters approach the closing blast doors) - DirectorGregory HoblitStarsDenzel WashingtonJohn GoodmanDonald SutherlandHomicide detective John Hobbes witnesses the execution of serial killer Edgar Reese. Soon after the execution, the killings start again, and they are very similar to Reese's style.John Hobbes: "I got a bad feeling about this."
(when discussing the case with Jonesy) - DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsHarrison FordCate BlanchettShia LaBeoufIndiana Jones becomes entangled in a Soviet plot to uncover the secret behind mysterious artifacts known as the Crystal Skulls.Indiana Jones: "I've got a bad feeling about this."
(when in the temple retrieving the crystal skull) - DirectorIrvin KershnerStarsMark HamillHarrison FordCarrie FisherAfter the Rebel Alliance are overpowered by the Empire, Luke Skywalker begins his Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued across the galaxy by Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett.Princess Leia Organa: "I have a bad feeling about this."
(when inside the space slug's mouth, just before the mynocks appear) - DirectorJeremy GarelickStarsKevin HartJosh GadKaley CuocoTwo weeks shy of his wedding, a socially awkward guy enters into a charade by hiring the owner of a company that provides best men for grooms in need.Lurch: "I got a bad feeling about this flight."
(when the wedding party is on-board the plane in the final scene) - DirectorWolfgang PetersenStarsGeorge ClooneyMark WahlbergJohn C. ReillyAn unusually intense storm pattern catches some commercial fishermen unaware and puts them in mortal danger.Christina Cotter: "I got a bad feeling."
(when she sees Bobby off at the dock before he goes to sea) - DirectorGeorge LucasStarsEwan McGregorLiam NeesonNatalie PortmanTwo Jedi escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their original glory.Obi-Wan-Kenobi: "I have a bad feeling about this."
(when speaking to Qui-Gon-Jinn onboard the Saak'ak) - DirectorRaja GosnellStarsMatthew LillardFreddie Prinze Jr.Sarah Michelle GellarAfter an acrimonious break up, the Mystery Inc. gang are individually brought to an island resort to investigate strange goings on.Shaggy: "I really have got a bad feeling about this, Scoob."
(when attacking the table full of food with Scooby) - DirectorGregory HoblitStarsDennis QuaidJim CaviezelShawn DoyleAn accidental cross-time radio link connects father and son across 30 years. The son tries to save his father's life, but then must fix the consequences.Julia Sullivan: "I got a bad feeling, today. I was worried."
(when her husband, Frank visits her at hospital) - DirectorJ.J. AbramsStarsDaisy RidleyJohn BoyegaOscar IsaacAs a new threat to the galaxy rises, Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, an ex-stormtrooper, must join Han Solo and Chewbacca to search for the one hope of restoring peace.Han Solo: "I got a bad feeling about this."
(when the Rathtars have been set loose on his freighter) - DirectorJohn DahlStarsMatt DamonEdward NortonGretchen MolA young, reformed gambler must return to playing high stakes poker to help a friend pay off loan sharks, while balancing his relationship with his girlfriend and his commitments to law school.Worm : "Are you sure about this, I got a bad feeling."
(when talking to Mike about that night's card game) - DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsTom HanksMatt DamonTom SizemoreFollowing the Normandy Landings, a group of U.S. soldiers go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action.Private Reiben: "I got a bad feeling about this one, Captain Miller."
(when the platoon is about to charge a machine gun emplacement) - DirectorGeorge LucasStarsHayden ChristensenNatalie PortmanEwan McGregorTen years after initially meeting, Anakin Skywalker shares a forbidden romance with Padmé Amidala, while Obi-Wan Kenobi discovers a secret clone army crafted for the Jedi.Anakin Skywalker: "I've got bad feeling about this."
(when in the arena as the execution beasts approach) - DirectorStephen HerekStarsKeanu ReevesAlex WinterGeorge CarlinTwo rock-'n-rolling teens, on the verge of failing their class, set out on a quest to make the ultimate school history report after being presented with a time machine.Ted Logan: "Dude, I got a very bad feeling."
(when speaking to Bill before they time travel) - DirectorRoger DonaldsonStarsKevin CostnerBruce GreenwoodShawn DriscollIn October 1962, the Kennedy administration struggles to contain the Cuban Missile Crisis.Kenny O'Donnell: "I got a bad feeling about what's going on in there!"
(when speaking about the Joint Chiefs and Cuban blockade with President J.F.K.) - DirectorGeorge LucasStarsMark HamillHarrison FordCarrie FisherLuke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader.Han Solo: "I got a bad feeling about this."
(when trapped in a trash compactor and walls start to close in) - DirectorHoward DeutchStarsBruce WillisMatthew PerryNatasha HenstridgeJimmy the Tulip's quiet new life is shaken up by his old pal Oz, whose wife has been kidnapped by a Hungarian mob. The Tulip and his wife Jill spring into action.Lazlo: "Why do I have a bad feeling about this."
(when he sends Strabo to kidnap Oz) - DirectorEthan CoenJoel CoenStarsTommy Lee JonesJavier BardemJosh BrolinViolence and mayhem ensue after a hunter stumbles upon the aftermath of a drug deal gone wrong and over two million dollars in cash near the Rio Grande.Carla Jean Moss: "I got a bad feeling, Lewelyn."
(when making plans to meet him at her mothers afterwards) - DirectorRichard MarquandStarsMark HamillHarrison FordCarrie FisherAfter rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebel Alliance attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side.C-3PO: "Artoo, I have a bad feeling about this."
(when entering Jabba the Hutt's fortress to relay Luke's message) - DirectorRobert ZemeckisStarsMichael DouglasKathleen TurnerDanny DeVitoA mousy romance novelist sets off for Colombia to ransom her kidnapped sister, and soon finds herself in the middle of a dangerous adventure hunting for treasure with a mercenary rogue.Ralph: "I've got a real bad feeling about it, real bad."
(when discussing the kidnapping, then confronted by alligators) - DirectorAdam McKayStarsWill FerrellJohn C. ReillyMary SteenburgenTwo aimless middle-aged losers still living at home are forced against their will to become roommates when their parents marry.Dr. Robert Doback: "I got a really bad feeling about this."
(when talking in bed with his wife about Dale and Brennan moving in) - DirectorRian JohnsonStarsDaisy RidleyJohn BoyegaMark HamillRey develops her abilities with the help of Luke Skywalker, as the Resistance prepares for battle against the First Order.BB-8: "I got a really bad feeling about this." (in droid-speak)
(to Poe Dameron just prior to their strafing run to eliminate the entire battery of dreadnaught surface cannons with a single X-wing fighter) - DirectorJûzô ItamiStarsKen WatanabeTsutomu YamazakiNobuko MiyamotoA truck driver stops at a small family-run noodle shop and decides to help its fledgling business. The story is intertwined with various vignettes about the relationship of love and food.Gun: "I've got a bad feeling about this."
(to Gorô as the truck drivers enter Tampopo's noodle shop for the first time, just prior to the outbreak of a brawl with Pisuken's gang)
added 15 December 2019 - DirectorJ.J. AbramsStarsDaisy RidleyJohn BoyegaOscar IsaacThe surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again in the conclusion of the Skywalker saga.Lando Calrissian: "I've got a bad feeling about this."
(to Rey, Finn, Poe, Chewie, C-3PO and BB-8 at the Aki-Aki festival of ancestors on the planet, Passanna, as First Order stormtroopers close in on their location.)
added 20 December 2019 - DirectorGuillermo del ToroStarsWesley SnipesKris KristoffersonRon PerlmanBlade forms an uneasy alliance with the vampire council in order to combat the Reapers, who are feeding on vampires.Scud: "I've got a bad feeling about this."
(to Blade, just before the ultimate betrayal is revealed)
added 10 February 2023 - DirectorRenny HarlinStarsGeena DavisSamuel L. JacksonYvonne ZimaSamantha Caine lives in a small town with her daughter. Eight years ago she emerged, two months pregnant, from a nearby river with no memory of her past or who she is. However, she's getting closer to finding out about her past.Another Bad Feeling About This Movie Not Listed
Mitch Henessey: "I've got a bad feeling about this."
(to Charlene "Charly" Elizabeth Baltimore aka Samantha Caine before he enters a train station and the big double-cross shootout scene unfolds in this pictured example The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996).)
added 10 February 2023