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Post by Cali on Aug 21, 2011 0:08:35 GMT 1
It's those moments in film that drive you to come back for more, that really tickle your fancy, stir your soul, and make you say "HOLY SHIT!" (in a good way).
In this thread we focus on the awesome moments in cinema, where we can say little more than just "wow", and revel in the aspects and goodness of theatrics.
To kickstart the thread: Enter the Dragon
The thing about Bruce Lee's character in the film is that even though he just about completely outmatches any of his assailants, his fighting style is so visceral and believable. Bruce Lee actually WAS this good at martial arts, and was a highly distinguished athlete.
The final fight between he and the criminal kingpin is fantastic. It also has the absolute best kick in cinema, one that feels so real, I have to check to see if the teeth are still in my mouth every time.
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Post by CAPT Issac R. Madden on Aug 21, 2011 0:24:49 GMT 1
Bruce actually had to slow down and exaggerate his movements so the camera could pick up what he was doing.
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Post by Warhammer Gorvar on Aug 22, 2011 16:57:25 GMT 1
The T-rex scene in Jurassic Park.
I just love this film, it's my favourite out of all. The splendid CGI blended with animatronics was so well done in the day, and it made a good film. Having no well known actors added a depth to the film where you cared if the people survived.
My fav scene is the one where we first see the T-Rex. I mean...holy CRAP!
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Post by Mister Buch on Aug 23, 2011 0:53:35 GMT 1
This is a great idea for a thread, by the way. And I hugely approve of both of the above - I've always been very fond of Bruce Lee. And dinosaurs.
I recently re-watched the Lord of the Rings trilogy, which I think brilliantly enhances the novels, not least via the incredible soundtrack. I could watch them with all the dialogue removed, quite happily.
My favourite moment in the whole thing is probably Gandalf's death, which I find so moving that it almost seems a shame when he returns to life one film later.
Also I find it very funny how Orlando Bloom looks so confused and frightened, surrounded by all those fine performances.
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Post by Mister Buch on Aug 23, 2011 1:07:01 GMT 1
Sorry for the double post, but the mention of Transformers on the other thread reminded me of this genius:
For a children's film whose primary purpose is killing off toys and introducing new ones based on Star Wars, that's a pretty moving scene! And again, the music.
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Post by Knightfall on Aug 23, 2011 2:32:50 GMT 1
I love when movies do extended tracking shots during an action scene, when the camera never cuts away and you're never quite sure what's gonna happen. Children of Men did a few fantastic scenes, and Knowing did this plane crash that stunned the heck out of me in the theaters. (Don't watch if you don't like spoilers. xD)
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Post by CAPT Issac R. Madden on Aug 23, 2011 22:17:58 GMT 1
Yes, I've posted it before, but I've yet to see anyone cemented as a badass so readily as Tom Cruise's character in this scene.
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Post by Knightfall on Aug 24, 2011 3:08:31 GMT 1
No idea why Tom Cruise doesn't play more villains these days. He was excellent in Interview with a Vampire, as well.
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Post by CAPT Issac R. Madden on Aug 24, 2011 3:38:50 GMT 1
*French accent*
"Louis, Louis, Louis... Always WHINING!!!"
Best damn line of the movie, IMO.
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Post by Clint Johnston on Aug 24, 2011 5:09:19 GMT 1
Exactly.
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Post by jklinders on Aug 24, 2011 13:13:23 GMT 1
Sometimes being sick as a dog can lead to one of the most memorable moments in cinema. According to IMDB the only North American among the cast and crew that didn't get dysentery was Spielberg. And that's cause he brought his own food.
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Post by Warhammer Gorvar on Aug 24, 2011 16:59:40 GMT 1
Kick ass soundtrack, kick ass...ass kicking, and one shotting a war rhino. What else do you need?
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Post by Mister Buch on Aug 24, 2011 18:05:55 GMT 1
Gorvar I could slap you. I hate that movie, and I hate that scene.
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Post by Mr. Glow on Aug 24, 2011 20:10:02 GMT 1
Historical accuracy, a coherent plot and not to glorify a bunch of fascists?
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Post by jklinders on Aug 24, 2011 20:13:56 GMT 1
Historical accuracy, a coherent plot and not to glorify a bunch of fascists? Tut tut. I'm pretty sure that fascism was not on the table during that war. Hell by the standards of the day Sparta was actually kind of progressive. Sure like all other civilizations they kept slaves but citizens mostly had an equal say and women had it better there than damn near anywhere for hundreds of years. But yeah, regards to actual accuracy the movie was crap. It read like a period propaganda piece which arguably was what Miller was going for. BTW Frank Miller licks balls.
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