- 'Except to say go to the mattresses'... What? What does that mean?
- It's from The Godfather. It means you have to go to war.

— Joe Fox (Tom Hanks), Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan)

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You can hear this line at 00:49:00.999 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

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[...]

- Is it about love? Please say no.

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- My business is in trouble.

- Huh! Well, I'm a brilliant businessman. It's what I do best. What's your business?

- No. No specifics. Remember?

- Okay. Well, minus specifics, it's hard to help except to say go to the mattresses.

- 'Except to say go to the mattresses'... What? What does that mean?

- It's from The Godfather. It means you have to go to war.

- Oh. What is it with men and The Godfather? Hello?

- Oh, come on. Hello? Well... Well, what can I... Michael...

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- What should I pack for my summer vacation?

- 'Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.'

[...]

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