Don't know why it says the 9th... This was actually done on Feb. 24th 2006. Weird.
Ok so it turns out I can't review a movie a day... I can't handle that kind of commitment! So instead I have this: What follows is my personal list of the ten best moments to ever grace the silver screen. Some of you may disagree, but in all fairness some of you are retarded too. Feel free to disagree and post comments with why you think I am wrong, even though I am clearly right.
P.S. These are in no particular order... Or are they?!?
1) Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country: Bye bye Kirk!
I know this is gay, but I can't help feeling all sad when Captain Kirk takes the Enterprise on it's final voyage. The end scene with Starfleet ordering them back for decommission and Spock saying "If I were human I believe the correct response would be, Go to hell. If I were human." Then Kirk giving his final order as Captain of the Enterprise "Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning." It was such a touching scene seeing these old farts together one last time, and a final farewell to some of my favorite sci-fi characters. And don't forget! Look for a pre-coked up Christian Slater as a communications officer!
2)Kill Bill Vol. 1: That really was a Hattori Hanzo sword.
As soon as Uma Thurman finishes dispatching the Crazy 88's and steps out into a snow covered Japanese garden to face Lucy Liu in one of my all time favorite sword fights is another of my favorite moments. I positively love the scenery, the set decoration, the cinematography, EVERYTHING! This movie is one of my all time faves and this climactic battle between The Bride and O-Ren is just beautiful. Starting off with background music then going to silence as soon as the duel becomes more intense is just brilliant. There is no other way to describe this scene other than beautiful.
3) Superman: The Movie: You'll believe a man can fly!
Watching this scene at the end of the first act with the giant Jor-El head turning to ice in space only to reveal Christopher Reeve in full red and blue took my breath away as a child and continues to do so everytime I watch it. Watching Superman fly for the first time is one the crowning cinematic achievement of our time. It didn't look goofy, it didn't look half-assed, it looked fucking real! Every kid dreams of being able to fly and in the days long before CG and all that crap, it made me believe it was possible. I still get goosebumps.
4) The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring Master Frodo! Master Frodo... I am gay...
Even though Frodo and Sam have more sexual tension between them than any onscreen duo ever I still enjoy the entire beginning of the movie. Seeing all the hobbit homes and the little gardens and everything just all... well hobbit-like is just awesome. The opening half hour of this movie was better than the entire second film! I don't know why I love this opening so much but I do. I really do. P.S. Does anyone else think Samwise and Frodo were the inspiration for Brokeback Mountain?
5) Almost Famous: Hold me closer Tony Danza.
Watching everyone bust out Tiny Dancer on the tour bus while still kinda being mad at each other makes me wish I had a bunch of friends that I could alienate, then jump off of a roof at some party and have them pick me up in the morning just so we could sing some Elton and everything would be ok. Yeah... that would rule. Either way this is just a feel good scene that shows no matter how mad you are at each other friends are friends and at the end of the day you all love each other no matter what. What a nice message.
6)Spider-Man: Go Spidey! Fuck that guy up!
In the first Spider-Man movie right after Uncle Ben gets a cap busted in his ass courtesy of Charlie Carjacker and Petey tears off down the street, then starts climbing up the wall an web slinging his way across Manhatten... Wow... I need a cigarette when this scene ends. This action packed sequence gets my blood pumping and goosebumps bumping more than anything. You know it's coming, Unky Ben has to go and Parker has to confront the burglar, but even totally knowing what is happening next, this part of the movie totally gets me jacked! The score is fucking beautiful and the cg is astoundingly good. I could watch this one part of the movie for hours.
7) The Notebook: Fuck off I'm not gay.
I love romantic movies. Fuck you. And one of my favorite ones is The Notebook, with my favorite part being the ending. I don't wanna spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen this movie so I will say no more. Those of you who have know what I'm talking about. Get's me everytime...
8)Dawn of the Dead: See told you I'm not gay.
The entire movie. Yes that's right. The whole movie. What? Scenes only? Fuck off it's my list, and I make the rules. Start to finish this movie is everything I am afraid of. Zombies. And really f'n fast ninja zombies too! That's even worse than the slow re-re ones in most horror flicks. So if I had to pick one scene though I'd go with the "Get Down With the Sickness" Muzak version montage. Just fucking beautiful.
9) Superman II: Zod! Let's step outside!
Seeing Superman get his powers back then return to the great city of Metropolis is so awe-inspiring. Flying up to the window of the Daily Planet and having Zod and his Kryptonian bad asses charge out after him is one of the coolest moments ever. I also love it when Zod uses his heat vision on the big tucks gas tank and Supes deflects it with the side mirror! Genius! Take that Terence Stamp! I can't wait for Superman Reurns! Can you imagine how cool this scene would be if filmed today? Like the ending of the Matrix trilogy when Ted Theodore Logan takes on Elrond of the high council and flies around kicking ass in the rain? Filmed today it would be just like that scene except for one thing. It wouldn't suck. Matrix is why I will never make a list of the 10 worst moments. 1-5 = Matrix 2: Regurgitation. 6-10 = Matrix 3: Keanu Sucks.
10)Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi: I am a Jedi, Like my father before me.
Couldn't have a list like this without a little SW on it! Of all the scenes in both trilogies I still love the final duel between father and son. Seeing Luke finally defeat Vader and then defy the Emperor by not finishing him off is just awesome. Everything about this duel from start to finish and even after with the funeral pyre on the forest moon is fantastic. As a kid it was everything you were waiting for! The final battle between good and evil and the end of the Galactic Empire. What a finish for these movies. Mark Hamill may be a shitty actor but he really rocks the Luke role. Throwing down his lightsaber and standing before Palpy as a Jedi Knight, then getting blasted with force lightning, as Vader looks on choosing between son and master is so fucking cool. I love this movie. Too bad the prequels sucked balls.
11) Young Guns 2: I shall finish the game.
Fuck you. It's my list so my rules and my top ten has eleven entries. From the moment Doc gets shot and everything goes to hell in a handbasket the end of this film rocks. It is my generations Dirty Dozen, where almost no one makes it out alive. I always get a tear in my eye when Doc, already dying, goes out in a blaze of glory providing his friends an opportunity to escape. Such a great movie, such a sad scene. Makes me depressed just thinking about it. *sniff* poor Doc...
So there you have it. My top 10 favorite movie moments. Maybe I'll do some more top 10 lists... If you have a suggestion for any leave them in my comment area. 'Til next time...
- R