The Best Offer
2013 · 131 MIN · IMDB 7.8 · 132,500 VOTES · DIR. Giuseppe Tornatore
Overview
Virgil Oldman is a world renowned antiques expert and auctioneer. An eccentric genius, he leads a solitary life, going to extreme lengths to keep his distance from the messiness of human relationships. When appointed by the beautiful but emotionally damaged Claire to oversee the valuation and sale of her family’s priceless art collection, Virgil allows himself to form an attachment to her – and soon he is engulfed by a passion which will rock his bland existence to the core.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,514 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:25 Pinewood marriage chest with groove joinery
00:06:20 - Valuation. - Exactly.
00:14:16 She was lying in a pool of blood when the ambulance arrived.
00:18:11 None. She is an only child.
00:22:41 It takes time, and unless you stop fooling around
00:25:33 These belong to the same system.
00:30:03 642.
00:34:59 I hope not too tiresome.
00:38:23 It's forbidden to reveal one's sources.
00:42:56 ...permanent anxiety.
00:46:46 - Closed door? - Yes.
00:50:22 I don't think my friend intends to court her.
00:56:21 Look at them carefully because you'll have to authorise them.
01:00:05 Wait.
01:06:15 Who's there?
01:13:31 - We can't abandon them. - There are auctioneers galore.
01:18:15 - Why? - lf the service is not to your liking
01:21:59 lt's weird seeing them so perfect and polished up.
01:28:10 - A bit pale. - I think I saw her.
01:32:16 Excuse me a minute.
01:36:34 When we got back from Prague.
01:44:30 Don't be afraid. I'll lead the way.
01:49:25 - Good to see you. - Thank you. Not a bad price.
01:56:20 Are you sure?
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,514
Dialogue density11.6 lines / min
First line00:00:25
Final line01:56:20
Production Record
DirectorGiuseppe Tornatore
LanguageItalian
Budget$13,500,000
Revenue$19,255,873
IMDb votes132,500