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
00:06:22 That is why I asked to speak to Mr. Oldman.
00:14:32 I had no intention to be in any way disrespectful.
00:18:24 As far as I know, Miss lbbetson is on her own.
00:22:57 Be careful!
00:26:04 Here, look. Have a look.
00:31:15 Vaucanson.
00:35:37 I see nothing serious in that.
00:39:15 I'm sorry to have intruded on your thoughts.
00:43:54 - Oh? - On TV.
00:47:59 It's Claire Ibbetson. Am I disturbing you?
00:51:25 - Forgive me. - But soon.
00:57:34 Has there ever been an open space
01:02:19 I feel so stupid. I constantly have to offer justifications.
01:09:11 So I'm bound to make some mistakes...
01:15:27 - You're kidding. - Pardon me.
01:19:43 Huh? A born seducer.
01:24:51 Well, it's your problem.
01:30:28 Still nothing, Mr. Oldman. I'll keep looking.
01:34:19 Joy, pain, hate.
01:39:53 Yeah, I wouldn't push too hard if I were you.
01:47:15 - Here, here. - Cheers.
01:52:47 That's why I'll miss you, Mr. Oldman.
200:00:00 Gentleman on my left in the room.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,514
Dialogue density11.6 lines / min
First line00:00:25
Final line200:00:00
Production Record
DirectorGiuseppe Tornatore
LanguageItalian
Budget$13,500,000
Revenue$19,255,873
IMDb votes132,500