Recently, in a thread on the subreddit r/movies, redditor u/SecretResort9 asked, "What are the best 'you don’t know who you’re messing with' scenes in movie history?" People really came through with some A+ examples!
So, with that in mind, here are just a few of the most popular responses shared:
Also, due to the nature of this post, there are some SPOILERS AHEAD for the following films!
1. The Matrix (1999)
"Opening scene: 'Your men are already dead...'"
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2. Pulp Fiction (1994)
"The entire final diner robbery sequence."
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3. Taken (2008)
"The phone call. Like, I get chills every time."
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4. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
"When, like, 10 S.H.I.E.L.D. guys try to subdue Captain America in an elevator and he just beats the shit out of them with one hand. Like, they definitely knew who they were messing with, brought what I think was an adequate amount of men to take him on, but didn’t know he was still a better fighter than them all combined and does it all with his hand stuck to the wall."
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5. Tombstone (1993)
"The scene when Kurt Russell meets Billy Bob Thornton at the saloon."
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6. First Blood (1982)
"When the man who trained Rambo says: 'I don't think you understand. I didn't come to rescue Rambo from you. I came here to rescue you from him.'"
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7. My Cousin Vinny (1992)
"I'm going to go with Marisa Tomei when she gets on the witness stand."
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8. Snatch (2000)
"Brad Pitt's first bare-knuckle boxing scene. I remember just being absolutely shocked by that scene."
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9. The Princess Bride (1987)
"The entire 'I'm not left handed either' fight sequence."
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10. Collateral (2004)
"The alley scene: 'Yo homie, is that my briefcase?' I love that line."
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11. John Wick (2014)
"The scene where the head of the Russian mafia calls the guy who runs the chop shop and asks him why he slapped his son."
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12. Kick-Ass (2010)
"Hit-Girl’s introduction!"
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13. Logan (2017)
"The opening scene when Wolverine fights for the first time."
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14. Black Dynamite (2009)
"The scene when he locks the pool hall door."
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15. Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)
"If we're bringing up barfights: the first fight scene in the bar. It's often overshadowed by the 'Free Bird' fight, but it is absolutely what sold me on that film."
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16. Star Trek (2009)
"It doesn’t really end badass, but I do love Kirk’s response to those guys at the bar."
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17. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)
"The climatic scene where the Manson family hippies invade the home and are confronted by Cliff Booth. That dude was high as fuck and he was still in complete control of the situation. I don't think I have seen a more satisfying scene in any movie ever. Especially considering how things played out in real life."
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18. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
"When Indiana Jones waits for the saber-wielding antagonist to show off his fancy moves before shooting him."
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And finally:
19. Pretty Woman (1990)
"In a non-violent way, it's got to be the shopping scene."
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You've read their picks, but now it's your turn. Which scenes did they miss? Share in the comments below!
Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity. H/T: Reddit.