Greatest Movie Scene?

Feisar · 16-11-2018 11:15AM

wexie · 16-11-2018 11:15AM

AndyBoBandy wrote: »

Greatest movie scene ever? Absolutely not, but in terms of recent movies I've watched, this scene is pretty awesome!! and I'm not afraid to admit I've watched it more than a few times.

I think the Avengers theme music is going to up there with the Indiana Jones theme for me to be honest.

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts · 16-11-2018 11:16AM

charolais0153 wrote: »

Good will hunting. Any scene.
/thread

God, no. It’s very watchable with a few funny bits but on further inspection is a big pile of shïte. Very watchable shïte. But shïte all the same. The “It’s not your fault” scene with Damon and Williams is toe-curlingly cringeworthy. I can’t watch it. My favourite acting performance in the film is actually Stellan Skarsgård’s. He nails the slightly arrogant, skirt-chasing professor. But other than that... meh.

petes · 16-11-2018 11:18AM

irishguitarlad · 16-11-2018 11:21AM

The good the bad and the ugly graveyard scene and also the scene in mean streets where De Niro and Harvey Keitel are talking in the back of the bar about the money that went missing, I think that the dialogue was improvised on the spot. I also loved the battle scene at the end of district 9 when he's in the Big alien mech thing, ****ing epic. I remember seeing that movie the night before I went to see Avatar and afterwards I was like to my brother and cousin let me show you a real movie.

PerrinV2 · 16-11-2018 11:22AM

Spoiler for anyone that hasn't seen this film
https://youtu.be/fGFLyA3u_rw

little bess · 16-11-2018 11:24AM

Multiple moments in Inception for me, but the hallway fight/dream sequence is brilliant.

https://youtu.be/i6XkEEzjVFA

loyatemu · 16-11-2018 11:28AM

From a lesser known Kubrick movie, the final duel scene from Barry Lyndon. So much tension, ratcheted up by the deliberate slow pace of the scene and the ominous music. I love the little touches like the non-duellists inching backwards to avoid any wayward shots. Also the conclusion is devastating:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6VhEkslEJI

Earlier in the movie there is a more traditional style of duel where both men fire simultaneously. I don't think it's explained why the different set of rules for the later duel, but it is a seriously terrifying idea, just standing there while your opponent takes his shot (even if, as the scene makes clear, the weapons are unreliable and inaccurate).

I could fill this thread with scenes from Kubrick films - pretty much every scene in Doctor Strangelove is memorable.

Jimbob1977 · 16-11-2018 11:29AM

The tension at the beginning of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.

Mark Strong is sitting in the Budapest cafe with the 'double agent'. He knows after a minute that something is wrong. The waiter is sweating. The locals seem scared.

The opening scene of Inglourious. Hans Landa is toying with Monsieur La Perdite.

razorblunt · 16-11-2018 11:30AM

AndyBoBandy wrote: »

Greatest movie scene ever? Absolutely not, but in terms of recent movies I've watched, this scene is pretty awesome!! and I'm not afraid to admit I've watched it more than a few times.

Of course the movies are just huge big CGI fests, but they are entertaining, and I still think this scene is bloody great, and tied in with that score.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7mDue5HOE8

That's great alright, I'd arguably put the "what are you the God of again?" scene in Thor: Ragnarok ahead of it.
Put Thor on a different level entirely. Pilgrim Song FTW.

SEPT 23 1989 · 16-11-2018 11:34AM

loyatemu wrote: »

From a lesser known Kubrick movie, the final duel scene from Barry Lyndon. So much tension, ratcheted up by the deliberate slow pace of the scene and the ominous music. I love the little touches like the non-duellists inching backwards to avoid any wayward shots. Also the conclusion is devastating:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6VhEkslEJI

Earlier in the movie there is a more traditional style of duel where both men fire simultaneously. I don't think it's explained why the different set of rules for the later duel, but it is a seriously terrifying idea, just standing there while your opponent takes his shot (even if, as the scene makes clear, the weapons are unreliable and inaccurate).

I could fill this thread with scenes from Kubrick films - pretty much every scene in Doctor Strangelove is memorable.

Every scene is like a painting in that film it's actually too much to take in at times

PlaneSpeeking · 16-11-2018 11:48AM

The diner scene in Reservoir Dogs discussing the true meaning of Like A Virgin is a standout too.

16-11-2018 11:50AM

valoren wrote: »

If I ever went into the printing business I'd call the company 'Polly'

Our tag line would be "Let Polly do the printing"

The kids are karate chopping the fences!!!

Greyfox · 16-11-2018 12:01PM

It's between the final scenes in either shawshank or usual suspects or that 88 v 1 fight scene in kill bill

little bess · 16-11-2018 12:04PM

Another huge fan of Jaws here, I think it’s probably my favourite movie. And the father/son scene is just perfection .

https://youtu.be/5AiYQtzRD8w

bigar · 16-11-2018 12:12PM

Assetbacked wrote: »

I'll raise the OUATITW opening scene with one of the last scenes;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwb3P0fuM1c

Completely agree, it does not get better than this. Once Upon A time in the West has many extraordinary scenes (Opening scene, Frank and his gang killing the family, Jill arriving in Flagstone, The Tavern, Frank killing the assassins in Flagstone with Harmonica's help) but this one trumps them all.

Almost every scene in Once Upon A Time in the West is masterful, come to think of it.

wakka12 · 16-11-2018 12:13PM

Zorya wrote: »

So many great movie scenes.

One that sticks in my mind is the final scene for the father in Life Is Beautiful, where he does a funny march for his hidden son, to make it seem like the final elimination is part of a game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-QZ801OkCM

Omg the feels:(

little bess · 16-11-2018 12:14PM

Seven - the box scene

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1giVzxyoclE&feature=share

1hnr79jr65 · 16-11-2018 12:15PM

Schindliers List - Girl in the red dress scene.

Shawshank Redemption - Warden, Hadley, Red realise Andy escaped through tunnel in cell after chess piece goes through poster OR Andy crawling out of sewer pipe to freedom.

Full Metal Jacket - Pyle killing Gunnery Seargent Hartman in the toilets then killing himself.

Avengers - Tony Stark/Ironman redirecting tesseract powered nuke into spacial vortex to destroy invading army.

300 Rise of an Empire - Opening scene with Themistocles leading Athenians in shock combat against Persians on beach before they can establish camp. (Musicical score Marathon is epic)

Peter Denham · 16-11-2018 12:27PM

The Orange Man scene in Unbreakable.

Art McCarrick · 16-11-2018 12:44PM

All day long

PlaneSpeeking · 16-11-2018 01:06PM

little bess wrote: »

Seven - the box scene

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1giVzxyoclE&feature=share

Brilliant scene, may have been the best ever but for Pitt's dreadful acting!

Riskymove · 16-11-2018 01:07PM

Casablanca is an ongoing stream of classic scenes

I'm shocked...shocked....top find gambling in here

"we'll always have Paris".....

but the master of all..."If she can stand it I can!!"

one scene that has a few bits still in common use today

"Play it Sam"
"Of all the gin joints" etc

AlanG · 16-11-2018 01:07PM

Some great scenes. this might not be he greatest but it must surely be the most recreated scene in movie history. Pretty much every bloke has looked in the mirror after watching Taxi Driver and uttered the words - "You talkin' to me.."

As a scene it really shows how Travis is battling with himself and his delusion is turning to action.

Hector Savage · 16-11-2018 01:11PM

Great thread, deserves to be in /films, no AH messing !!

16-11-2018 01:11PM

meeting hannibal lecter for the first time, that long dark walk through the hall with freaks on each side, then the monster himself

PlaneSpeeking · 16-11-2018 01:23PM

AlanG wrote: »

Some great scenes. this might not be he greatest but it must surely be the most recreated scene in movie history. Pretty much every bloke has looked in the mirror after watching Taxi Driver and uttered the words - "You talkin' to me.."

As a scene it really shows how Travis is battling with himself and his delusion is turning to action.

Not just blokes !!!!!! Done it myself a few times!!

SimonTemplar · 16-11-2018 01:28PM

AndyBoBandy wrote: »

Greatest movie scene ever? Absolutely not, but in terms of recent movies I've watched, this scene is pretty awesome!! and I'm not afraid to admit I've watched it more than a few times.

Of course the movies are just huge big CGI fests, but they are entertaining, and I still think this scene is bloody great, and tied in with that score.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7mDue5HOE8

I saw that movie in Chicago and the audience went absolutely bananas at that moment. Definitely added to the enjoyment.

buried · 16-11-2018 01:28PM

Greyfox wrote: »

It's between the final scenes in either shawshank or usual suspects or that 88 v 1 fight scene in kill bill

If you enjoyed Kill Bill, make sure you look at a Japanese Samurai film called 'Harakiri' the black and white one from 1962, there's a fantastic scene in that,

The 'top knot' scene, when everyone realises who the guy telling the story is and now everyone is going to get killed by him

really really brilliant. If you are into revenge drama and tension build of any sort, watch this great film

The high horse brigade · 16-11-2018 01:31PM

Pink Floyd The Wall, the full movie

I've astounded more people (Wall virgins) by sitting them down, saying nothing, just playing with full surround sound and letting them sit there with dropped jaw.

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