My personal all-time favorite is the last court scene in "A Few Good Men" which features the memorable exchange between Nicholson and Cruise. JESSUP: Son, we live in a world that has walls. And those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Santiago and you curse the marines. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know: That Santiago's death, while tragic, probably saved lives. And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives. You don't want the truth. Because deep down, in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that wall. You need me on that wall. We use words like honor, code, loyalty...we use these words as the backbone to a life spent defending something. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said thank you and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon and stand a post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you're entitled to! KAFFEE: Did you order the code red? JESSEP: I did the job you sent me to do. KAFFEE: DID YOU ORDER THE CODE RED!?!? JESSEP: (pause) YOU'RE GOD DAMN RIGHT I DID!
Christopher Walken's monologue in Pulp Fiction is one of the greatest scenes ever put on celluloid. Just perfectly written and delivered. Edit: You know, I wonder why Walken doesn't get many leading roles. He's always a supporting character. He's one of my favorite actors, and I'm sure he can carry his own film.
Too many to choose from. The first one that jumps to mind: "I've seen things, you people wouldn't believe... ... attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I've watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate... ...All those moments, will be lost in time like tears in rain..." "... time to die ..." Bladerunner -- droxford
Best movie scenes or dialogue? I always enjoyed this one from the Third Man. That's Orson Welles, his character is supposed to be dead and his friend who came to Europe to see him tries to find out why. In this scene, you find out the death was faked (it takes place in Vienna after WW2, and Welles is a criminal who steals penicillin and then sells it watered down). He emerges from a shadowy doorway and reveals himself for the first time. See how they're using a dutch angle?
Absolutely my favorite. Then...for the feel good scene: "And should we win the day, the Fourth of July will no longer be known as an American holiday, but as the day the world declared in one voice: "We will not go quietly into the night! We will not vanish without a fight!" We're going to live on! We're going to survive! Today we celebrate our Independence Day! RR
A couple of one liners that dont need any introduction: "We're gonna need a bigger boat" AND "Thats not a knife....this is a knife!"
meeting between deniro and pacino in the coffe shop -- "Heat" "I'm your father." - empire strikes back virtually every scene in Good Will Hunting
Absolutely classic!!! Nazi rally NAZI: White men, white women, the swastika is calling you. The Jew is using the black as muscle against you, and you are left there helpless. Well, What are you gonna do about it whitey? Just sit there? Of course not. You are going to join with us--the American Socialist White-People's Party. An organization of decent, law-abiding, white folk, just like you. ALL NAZIS: I pledge to Adolf Hitler, the immortal leader of our race. And to the order for which he stands. One great cause, sacred and invincible. PUBLIC: Why don't you go back where you came from! Nazi bastards! Go to hell! [cop walks past] JAKE: Hey what's going on? COP: Ah those bums won their court case so they're marching today. JAKE: What bums? COP: The ****ing Nazi Party! ELWOOD: Umph, Illinois Nazis! Umph. JAKE: I hate Illinois Nazis. [Elwood runs Nazis off bridge, crowd cheers] NAZI: Perpet? Fuehrer! Perpet Fuehrer get that car's license plate number, we're gonna kill that son of a b****!
- The Matrix: Lobby scene - Shawshank Redepmtion: Andy Dufresne breaks out of jail - The Empire Strikes Back: Vader reveals his secret - Usual Suspects: Keyser Soze revealed - Pitch Black: The crash - The Blues Brothers: Best... chase... scene... ever... - Gigli: The credits finally roll
Speaking of Christopher Walken, the scene between him and Dennis Hopper in True Romance was one of the first glimpses we had of Tarantino's talent for writing. Of course one of my favorite lines from the movie was Clarence: If there's one thing this last week has taught me, it's better to have a gun and not need it than to need a gun and not have it.
The Path of the Righteous man is beset on all sides..... or [a line of prisoners files past a jailer] Coordinator : Crucifixion? Stan : Yes. Coordinator : Good. Out of the door, line on the left, one cross each. [Next prisoner] Coordinator : Crucifixion? Stan : Er, no, freedom actually. Coordinator : What? Stan : Yeah, they said I hadn't done anything and I could go and live on an island somewhere. Coordinator : Oh I say, that's very nice. Well, off you go then. Stan : No, I'm just pulling your leg, it's crucifixion really. Coordinator : [laughing] Oh yes, very good. Well... Stan : Yes I know, out of the door, one cross each, line on the left. or People will come, Ray. They'll come to Iowa for reasons they can't even fathom. They'll turn up your driveway, not knowing for sure why they're doing it. They'll arrive at your door, innocent as children, longing for the past.
Jack walks in. The place is empty. He walks to a KITCHEN DOOR, opens it and peers in at...a GROUP of KITCHEN WORKERS solemnly stand in a circle chanting... KITCHEN WORKERS His name is Robert Paulson. His name is Robert Paulson. His-- They see Jack and they stop chanting. MAN'S VOICE (O.S.) (from behind Jack) Welcome back, sir. How have you been? JACK Do you know me? WOUNDED BARTENDER Is this a test, sir? JACK No, this is not a test. WOUNDED BARTENDER You were in here last Thursday. JACK Thursday? WOUNDED BARTENDER You were standing exactly where you are now, asking how good our security is. It's tight as a drum, sir. JACK Who do you think I am? WOUNDED BARTENDER Are you sure this isn't a test? JACK No, this is not a test. WOUNDED BARTENDER You're Mr. Durden. You're the one who gave me this. The Bartender holds up his hand, shows the KISS SCAR on the back of his hand. JACK (V.O.) Please return your seatbacks to their full and upright and locked position.
The 3some in Wild Things, nuff said hehe, in all seriousness Heat: shootout on the LA streets feel good speeches: president's speech on Armageddon Jon Voight's speech as President Truman on Pearl Harbor Bad Boys 2: the beautiful camera shot when it was panning out while Martin Lawrence finds out that his sister was kidnapped with the Miami sunset in the background Like Mike: Iverson's cameo of "How'd he do dat?" Ronin: car chase scene
The scene in Tommy Boy where Tommy sets the guy's desk on fire. Or - the scene where Tommy gets the waitress to turn the fires on and cook him some chicken wings. "Tommy likey - Tommy want wingy."
the first 20 minutes of "Full Metal Jacket" the 'war room" scene in "Dr. Strangelove..." the multiple hits/baptism scene from "Godfather" so many to choose...
In Raiders of the Lost Ark when the torch is just about to die out in the snakepit. The end of Schindler's List Shower scene in Psycho Training in Full Metal Jacket Anytime Robert Duvall is on in Apocalypse Now
From Five Easy Pieces BOBBY (looking at his menu) I'll have an omelette, no potatoes. Give me tomatoes instead, and wheat toast instead of rolls. The waitress indicates something on the menu with the butt of her pencil. WAITRESS No substitutions. BOBBY What does that mean? You don't have any tomatoes? WAITRESS (annoyed) No. We have tomatoes. BOBBY But I can't have any. Is that what you mean? WAITRESS Only what's on the menu... (again, indicating with her pencil) A Number Two: Plain omelette. It comes with cottage fries and rolls. BOBBY I know what it comes with, but that's not what I want. WAITRESS I'll come back when you've made up your mind... She starts to move away and Bobby detains her. BOBBY Wait, I've made up my mind. I want a plain omelette, forget the tomatoes, don't put potatoes on the plate, and give me a side of wheat toast and a cup of coffee. WAITRESS I'm sorry, we don't have side orders of toast. I can give you an English muffin or a coffee roll. BOBBY What do you mean, you don't have side orders of toast? You make sandwiches, don't you? WAITRESS Would you like to talk to the manager? PALM Hey, mack! BOBBY (to Palm) Shut up. (to the waitress) You have bread, don't you, and a toaster of some kind? WAITRESS I don't make the rules. BOBBY Okay, I'll make it as easy for you as I can. Give me an omelette, plain, and a chicken salad sandwich on wheat toast -- no butter, no mayonnaise, no lettuce -- and a cup of coffee. She begins writing down his order, repeating it sarcastically: WAITRESS One Number Two, and a chicken sal san -- hold the butter, the mayo, the lettuce -- and a cup of coffee... Anything else? BOBBY Now all you have to do is hold the chicken, bring me the toast, charge me for the sandwich, and you haven't broken any rules. WAITRESS (challenging him) You want me to hold the chicken. BOBBY Yeah. I want you to hold it between your knees. The other three laugh, and the waitress points to a "Right to Refuse" sign above the counter. WAITRESS You see that sign, sir?! Bobby glances over at it, then back to her. WAITRESS (CONT'D) You'll all have to leave, I'm not taking any more of your smartness and your sarcasm! He smiles politely at her, then: BOBBY You see this sign? He reaches his arm out and "clears" the table for her. INT. BOBBY'S CAR - ON THE ROAD - DAY ON PALM in the back seat. PALM Fantastic! That you could figure all that out, and lay that down on her, to come up with a way you could get your toast. BOBBY I didn't get it, did I? PALM No, but it was very clever... I would of just punched her out.
Off the top of my head: The ending sequence of full metal jacket when Joker is confronted with the sniper till the marching and singing of mickey mouse. "My thoughts drift back to erect nipple wet dreams about Mary Jane Rottencrotch and the Great Homecoming **** Fantasy. I am so happy that I am alive, in one piece and short. I'm in a world of **** . . . yes. But I am alive. And I am not afraid." - Joker from Full Metal Jacket The ending sequence of Fallen Angels where Takeshi and Michelle Reis ride on the bike. Scary refrigerator scenes from requiem for a dream. Elevator scene in the Evangelion movie where Misato after saving him, kisses Shinji, and sends him up the lift by himself, staying behind on the lower floor. Shinji while in the lift opens his mouth and blood pours out, realising that the blood is Misato's and that she is going to die. Not a movie, but from the Rurouni Kenshin anime: Saitou D) and Kenshin's "reunion" fight after 10 years in episode thirty.
