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Movies · 2014

I am Groot.

— Groot  ·  Guardians of the Galaxy

A small green shoot grows from a twisting piece of pale wood beneath a violet starry sky.
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Groot's recurring words convey more than their literal statement of identity. Tone, gesture and the understanding of his companions allow the same phrase to express concern, confidence or affection. The line makes listening to someone depend on attention to the person as well as the vocabulary.

  • StudioBinderBest Movie Quotes entry for Guardians of the Galaxy; film wording and qualified character/performance context.Reference checked

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