23 Films That Would've Won The "Best Single Shot In A Motion Picture" Oscar If, Ya Know, That Was A Thing

"Darcy and Elizabeth finally declare their love for one another and...don’t kiss. Instead, they press their foreheads together while standing in a field as the sun rises behind them. It is *chef’s kiss!*"

—abil453a90f13

"That movie is so full of beautiful images, but that’s the one that stuck with me."

—slyghost86

"The staircase leading up to Truman's final bow before entering the outside world is so well done."

—cgmccormack12

"Juno's dad just finished talking to her after she gave birth, and Paulie comes and lays in bed with her. That scene is so beautiful and it makes me cry every time."

—rishibha23

"Andy emerges from the sewer pipe and it's raining...it's so perfect."

—georginab45f8d57a8

"It's the first time you see the entire family — each with their own problems — working together with the singular goal of getting Olive to her competition."

—androidwithelectricsheep

"This whole sequence is stunning, but the shot of the tree with the panthers on it is next level."

—amanditam

"I could pick any given shot in this movie because the cinematography is stunning — and I know a lot of people love the final shot — but the shot of the temple with Christian inside burning is so stunning and creepy and eerily beautiful."

—em1231

"Lester is having a daydream where Angela is covered in nothing but rose petals, and it's just an iconic shot."

—rebeccaelizabethp2

"I know some people thought this was an odd movie, but this shot was so beautiful, it made me want to be in love."

—stateofgracie

"Next question."

—bignatesbigphone

"The shot when the fellowship crossed between the Argonath statues (those huge statues on either side of the river) was incredible."

—reallyreallyreallyreallytired

"Edward somehow fills an entire field with daffodils, Sandra's favorite flower. The flowers fill up the entire shot and it's so gorgeous."

—monikap6

"Luke goes outside to look at the sunset, then the iconic John Williams score hits...."

—alexandercoun

"The setting is innocent enough — but that lingering shot, the abrasive colors, and the harsh lighting, all let you know that there's nothing good behind that shower curtain."

—caitlinm18

"The colors are beautiful and the attention to detail is stunning."

—billieeilish__mood

"In a single shot, it shows the impact that the arts and a great teacher can have on young minds."

—doloresthedumb

"Arthur Fleck stands on top of the police car and finally feels like he is not ignored in society, and truly becomes 'Joker.'"

—domino270

"This is still one of the most outstanding single shots I have ever seen."

—jeffa007

"The shot after the explosion, hands down. I think about this a lot. Getting to see him not only survive, but also get revenge, then ride off into the night with his lady was so beautiful and satisfying."

—wednesday_b

"When it transitioned from the real world to the underground realm...the contrasting color scheme, the lights, the angle — absolutely magical."

—dingospleen

"When Captain America was standing alone, facing Thanos’ army? I get goosebumps every time."

—allihi1

"The buildings start exploding, ‘Where Is My Mind?’ by the Pixies kicks in, and the narrator finally reaches out to Marla. Perfect closer."

—hannahryan1