We recently asked members of our BuzzFeed Community, "If there were an Academy Award for Best Movie Scene, what scenes would have DEFINITELY won?" and, WHEW BUDDY, they did not disappoint. Here are just a few of the movie scenes that would like to thank the academy:
Also, WARNING: Due to the nature of this post, many of the scenes shared contain SPOILERS for their corresponding films, so please proceed with caution!
1. The Godfather Part II (1974) — "I know it was you, Fredo..."
2. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) — the Leap of Faith
3. Steel Magnolias (1989) — the Funeral Monologue
4. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) — Theodén’s Speech
5. The Help (2011) — "Ain't you tired?"
6. Baby Driver (2017) — the Car Chase
7. It's a Wonderful Life (1946) — the Ending
8. The Boondock Saints (2000) — the Courtroom Speech
9. Pride & Prejudice (2005) — the Failed Proposal
10. Parasite (2019) — the Peach Sequence
11. Jaws (1975) — the USS Indianapolis
12. Legally Blonde (2001) — the Perm Evidence
13. Beauty and the Beast (1991) — "Tale As Old As Time"
14. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) — the Elevator
15. Marriage Story (2019) — the Fight
16. Pulp Fiction (1994) — the Diner
17. I, Tonya (2017) — the Makeup
18. The Thing (1982) — the Blood Test
19. The Usual Suspects (1995) — the Ending Reveal
20. The Social Network (2010) — the Betrayal
21. Call Me by Your Name (2017) — the Father's Monologue
22. The Devil Wears Prada (2006) — the Blue Belt
23. And finally, Inglourious Basterds (2009) — the Opening Sequence
Now it's your turn! What movie scene do YOU believe would be honored with the coveted (and completely made up) Best Movie Scene Oscar? Share your pick in the comments below, and be sure to follow BuzzFeed Community for a chance to be featured in an upcoming post and/or video!
Some entries have been edited for length and/or clarity.