“I was doing my experiment, my project, and the first time it worked...” – Victor, Frankenweenie ... Movie Quotes Database

Victor

I was doing my experiment, my project, and the first time it worked great. But the next time it didn't. I mean, it sort of worked, but then it didn't. And I don't know why.

Mr. Rzykruski

Then maybe you never really understood it the first time. People think science is here [pointing to head] but it is also here. [pointing to chest] The first time, did you love your experiment?

Victor

Yes.

Mr. Rzykruski

Ah. And the second time?

Victor

No. I just wanted it over.

Mr. Rzykruski

Then you changed the variables.

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Victor Charlie Tahan More Victor quotes →

Mr. Rzykruski Martin Landau More Mr. Rzykruski quotes →

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