favorite scene

[sidslotm]

it is often asked, "whats your favorite film then" . I suppose we all have our favored films, I recently picked up a copy of "On the Waterfront" a great movie that I had not seen in many years. I watched once again as Marlon sat in the back of the car with his brother and proclaimed "I could have been a contender", great stuff.

This got me thinking what is my favorite scene in a movie. :hmmm: after all a good one good scene can and often does make the film work.

for this ole softee it has to be (don't laugh) Julia Roberts playing opposite Hugh Grant in "Nottinghill" . the scene where she walks into his shop and says "I'm just a girl, asking a boy to love her". :yeah: I love this scene.

[Dowly]

Too tough to list just one. :O:

So...

Action - ALIENS - The Operations battle/retreat

Comedy - anything from Hot Shots/Hot Shots 2 -

War - PLATOON - Barnes' speech -
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cyXO5tO6kw)

Sci-fi - (have to go over to telly for this) Babylon 5's ending -
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znNciln7qwY)

Thriller - Se7en - The killer giving himself up -


That's all I can think of now. :hmmm:

[Tribesman]

(warning some language in the dialogue of both films)
Fistfull of Dynamite
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ebftIo_qu4

Six Shooter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsG5hoCQdDc&feature=related

[Tinman764]

HEAT - the running gun battle with the police.

24, 1st episode of season 2 - in an attempt to quickly establish his story for an undercover operation, Jack Bauer kills a federal witness in cold blood, infront of his shocked boss and after carefully examining the head and neck calmly states "I'm gonna need a hacksaw. "

[Thunder]

Blade Runner, after Batty has just saves Deckerd..."I've seen things...."

[mako88sb]

Great thread! Some of my favorites:

El Cid, the battle for Calahorra:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTm6FOpmp8s

Masada, Siege tower assault:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg9OHa0h6Lg&feature=related

Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo, preping for takeoff:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LG9z_-NW00
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3a4lPWIPYw&feature=related
Great special effects for it's time.

Zulu Dawn, The final battle:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gF52K_qiP4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zm0H9L1BJE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuxya7G_P1M

Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Your going the wrong wayyyy....:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvlUp5sl5YY

[ReFaN]

Requiem for a dream.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuzNohk5cYw

[Herr-Berbunch]

Anything from the Full Metal Jacket involving R. Lee Ermey! :yep:

http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/Images/stories/2007/nov/kubrick/fullmetaljacket/10.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Dozens I could mention but here is one:

Zulu

[Herr-Berbunch]

Dozens I could mention but here is one:

Zulu

I think you'll find it's "Thousands of them!", not dozens. :03:

[mookiemookie]

Both of the walking scenes in Shaun of the Dead. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpGdG_zkpBk) When you think that they were all done in one shot, it's amazing.

[kiwi_2005]

The start in Saving Private Ryan the moment they are in the boat heading to the beach to making their way to cover. Still gives me goose bumps whenever I watch that part.

[HunterICX]

Too much to mention :DL bit of a movie nutter.

but to name a few:

V for Vendetta:
V's Introduction - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maV4zU8wYOo
1812 Overture - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyfxhUtTWJY

Starwars Episode 3:
(all the bits with Ian McDiarmid)
I am the Senate - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKH9SlrYp98
No No You will Die - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9KVIfpNG4w
UNLIMITED POWER!!! - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiCznGaex2c

The Longest Day:
Priller Pips - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbxbEv2xMnU
Pips Beach run - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6IHANM9_k0
John has a longe mustache :smug: - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePzwg0LyYL0
Pluskat - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMoNSFmACWI

A Bridge To Far:
The German ''Surrender'' - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Li65P_3lvM
Son Bridge - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt4WdpOF4yg

Patton:
You magnificent Bastard - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJXKVOxqkWM
his Speech - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh9S1Hk975U
German Bomber Raid - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXu3zNxJnhU
Patton wins the race - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcnLZlLWbSQ

Hott Fuzz:
Language Barrier - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtOwOQi-DQI

and can go on and on with more scenes :D

HunterICX

[kranz]

the factory scene from Stalingrad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZMHZBAUbqM

[AVGWarhawk]

Just about every scene/line in Gladiator. :yep:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXOPAPxZEpk

[Jimbuna]

When Britain still had an empire:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWuaSww3JnA&feature=related

[kiwi_2005]

When Britain still had an empire:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWuaSww3JnA&feature=related

Woah that's a young Micheal Caine. :)

[Jimbuna]

Woah that's a young Micheal Caine. :)

Britain hasn't had an empire for a long time :DL

[Sailor Steve]

Almost any scene from Casablanca.
The entire 40-minute attack sequence in Tora! Tora! Tora!
Any of the fight sequences from Richard Lester's version of The Three Musketeers. And most of the dialogue as well.
Any flight sequence from Wings, Battle Of Britain, The Hunters or The Blue Max.
The San Mere Eglise attack from The Longest Day, which starts with one man and pulls back to show hundreds crossing the bridge.
Any of the racing sequences from The Racers, Grand Prix! or Le Mans.
The B-17 belly landing from 12 O'Clock High (just watched it again last night).
The "Drop your gun or the girl get's it" scene from Billy Jack. Better by far than Eastwood's "Make my day".
The 'tin cup' scene from Tombstone, and several others.

I could go on.

[mookiemookie]

The 'tin cup' scene from Tombstone,

That is a great one. Actually every scene Val Kilmer is in in Tombstone is a great scene. Outstanding movie, even though it's horribly flawed from a historical perspective. :yeah:

[Lord Justice]

That is a great one. Actually every scene Val Kilmer is in in Tombstone is a great scene. Outstanding movie, even though it's horribly flawed from a historical perspective. :yeah:I agree. @ SS nice 1. :up:

[sharkbit]

Just to name a few:

The sequence in "The Godfather" where Michael Corleone is having all the heads of the crime families asassinated while he is at the babtism of his godchild(His sister's kid IIRC :hmmm:). Great sequence. I cant' walk through a revolving door without thinking of that scene.

The big showdown in the graveyard at the end of "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly"

The wide angle view of mission control at the end of "Apollo 13" when the chutes are opening on their return to Earth. Makes me cry every time. :oops: I just tell my kids it's allergies. :03:

"Luke...I'm your father."

"Some Like It Hot"-any scene with Marilyn Monroe in it. :03:

The seduction scene in "The Graduate"

The whole Mines of Moria sequence in "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings".

The killing of the Nazgul in "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".

"The Longest Day"-when the French commandoes launch the attack against the Casino in Ouiesterham(sp?). The aerial shot has always stood out in my mind.

Al Pacino in "Scarface"- "Say hello to my leedle frieend!"

"Jaws"-when you forst get a good look of the shark coming up and chomping the guy that just got knocked out of the boat.
And of course the "We're going to need a bigger boat." scene.

:)

[RickC Sniper]

My favorite Jaws scene is Robert Shaw describing the USS Indianapolis incident.

[BossMark]

"Jaws"-when you forst get a good look of the shark coming up and chomping the guy that just got knocked out of the boat.
And of course the "We're going to need a bigger boat." scene.

:)
And that part when that blokes head drops out from the bottom of the boat

The opening 20 minutes or so of Saving Private Ryan
Anything from Das Boot or We Dive at dawn
And Peter Sellers playing Inspector Clouseau

And there is more but just cant think right now :hmmm:

[AVGWarhawk]

My favorite Jaws scene is Robert Shaw describing the USS Indianapolis incident.

:up:

That is a classic!

[AVGWarhawk]

Woah that's a young Micheal Caine. :)


I always like Michael Caine. He will tell you even today that he feels he is a crappy actor. I liked him in every movie I have seen with him. Most recently Batman/The Dark Knight.

[Tinman764]

A couple more -

Schindler's List - The camp comandant (Ralph Fiennes) stands on the balcony of his house over looking the concetration camp, randomly shooting Jewish workers. A horrific but extreamly powerful scene.

Pan's Labyrinth - Don't eat the food!

Any frames from The Book of Eli that include that awesome sky.

[yubba]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snBntragfnE&NR=1

[Falkirion]

http://stargate.wikia.com/wiki/Window_of_Opportunity has a great sequence of O'neill and Teal'c hitting shots through an open wormhole is one of my all time favorite scenes from the show.

Pretty much every Star Wars fight sequence from episode 1-6. Except the one in Episode 1 on land. The gungans weapons and Jar Jar just make that painful to watch.

The Matrix. The original Lobby fight, that's one of my favorites.

Lot's of others

[sidslotm]

The out takes can be cool as well

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H3wGIYhz0Q

[sharkbit]

And Peter Sellers playing Inspector Clouseau



Probably one of my favorites:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iguu-rAdAI4

:)

[sidslotm]

Peter Sellers playing Inspector Clouseau



this has got to be one of the greatest all time parts played by anyone. Sellers does a better Michael Cain that Michael Cain does.

[BossMark]

Probably one of my favorites:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iguu-rAdAI4

:)
Yes absolute classic :D:haha::har:

[Fincuan]

The duel from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, even if I'm not a huge fan of westerns.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmdAsL1n6q4&feature=related

[Oberon]

Alright then, here we go:

The Longest Day:
All Hunter has mentioned, plus:
Flanagans back!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5rOrWiCZRo
Takes an Irishman to play the pipes!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7dDx9bbBsM
Gummipuppen?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6YnMaNTx30&feature=player_detailpage#t=141s

Band of Brothers:
Day of Days - The Drop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cLu_fIm2es
Battle of Bloody Gulch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szTGXeLk2Jg

Pearl Harbour (Yes, really):
Any scene with Mako in it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94S647bxFwk&feature=player_detailpage#t=178s
The take-off:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oweeHMxVW5M

Battle of Britain:
Well...all of it, but this is probably my favourite part:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43zVRey2XEs

A Bridge too Far:
"Think they know something we don't?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlK0yXlfgKI
Artillery support (Surprised Hunter didn't mention this)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCBHtf4hYWQ
"Save my captain."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAtA2NH6Xfg
Rebuilding Son bridge:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTrO-B9sx3g

For a few dollars more:
The Final Duel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-rFT-uHm4w

Gandhi:
All of it

Matrix Reloaded:
Chateau Fight:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btm69gG5ylc

Final Fantasy: Advents Children:
Cloud vs Sephiroth:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5epl4_ffvii-advent-children-combat-final_shortfilms

[TarJak]

Favourite action: Opening scenes of Mad Max (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GKP_dB3Hmw)