"It's Truly The Most Beautiful And Breathtaking Scene In Cinema" – People Are Sharing The Film Scenes They Think Are Cinematic Perfection

"It's absolutely gorgeous, gut-wrenching, and perfect."

In many great movies, and even in some not-so-great ones, there are those specific scenes that just stick with us.

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We recently asked the BuzzFeed Community to name the scenes they think are perfect. Here are (in no particular order) some of the best responses...

1. Rocky

United Artists

"When Rocky is running through the streets of Philadelphia and finally triumphantly runs up to the top of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The glorious 'Gonna Fly Now' plays in the background as Rocky raises his arms above his head. So memorable!"

—bravesgirl21

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2. Melancholia

Nordisk Film

"The final three minutes. We all know what's coming and there's no dialogue, just the emotions coming from Kirsten Dunst trying to hold it in, Charlotte Gainsborough falling apart, and Cameron Spurr accepting fate. It's stressful, heartbreaking, and breathtaking."

—lassiebee33

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3. Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

New Line Cinema

"When Theoden and Rohan's army crest the hill. The horns give me goosebumps to this day. The speech was immaculate."

—luxahoy

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4. Goodfellas

Warner Bros. Pictures

"The scene where Henry is taking Karen to dinner at the Copacabana. In one continuous shot, he walks her in the back way through the kitchen to a special table set up for them. I just love the way it's filmed"

—lovelycake13

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5. Beauty and the Beast

Buena Vista Pictures Distribution

"The ballroom scene. It was the first film I ever saw in the cinema and I burst into tears because I was so overwhelmed by the whole experience. That started a lifelong love of the cinema for me, and it's still my favourite movie to this day. Even now, at 36, I cry every single time, absolutely overwhelmed with emotion, because it is just so beautifully put together."

—garebehr

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6. Philadelphia

TriStar Pictures

"When Denzel Washington's character refuses to represent Tom Hanks, so Tom walks out of the office and just stands on the street. The look on his face is defeat, pain, and sadness. He's just beaten down and exhausted. He doesn’t speak but his face says it all. And the music – Bruce Springsteen's 'Streets of Philadelphia' – makes it that much more sad."

—kitkat0317

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7. Call Me By Your Name

Sony Pictures Classics

"When Timothée Chalamet's character is staring at the fire after his father has given the single most supportive and wise monologue of the film. In that extended shot, the entirety of the grieving process plays across the actor's face."

—filmteach

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8. Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Paramount Pictures

"The parade scene is perhaps my favourite movie scene of all time. There's just something so pure about the innocence of a teenage boy essentially hijacking a parade float for some grandstanding. Then 'Twist and Shout' fires up and escalates the scene to a spontaneous explosion of joy that envelopes the entire crowd."

—moncynnes

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9. 1917

Universal Pictures

"The scene where the private runs through the attack. Especially the moment where he gets knocked down then gets back up and just keeps running."

—hannahm32

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10. Barbie

Warner Bros. Pictures

"'I'm Just Ken' – it's simply perfection."

—deadzy

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11. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Sony Pictures Releasing

"The leap of faith scene. Enough said."

—goosethekitty

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12. La La Land

Lionsgate

"The opening scene: it represents everything the film is about – leaving your small-town life to go live the big-city dream even when the odds are against you. The way 'Another Day of Sun' starts as everyone sits in LA traffic and they come together to sing about their feelings of trying to make it big – the feelings of uncertainty and fear, but mostly excitement.

I think anyone who's had the dream of wanting to be some kind of artist in Hollywood will understand. It's truly the most beautiful and breathtaking scene in cinema. I cry every time I see it."

—jug135

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13. There Will Be Blood

Miramax Films

"'I drink your milkshake.' It's perfect."

—sophiadesantis

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14. A Time to Kill

Warner Bros. Pictures

"Matthew McConaughey's closing argument. Chills. When the camera pans to the various characters and you see their reaction to his last line. It's so simple, but it really summed up the entire case."

—julie___

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15. Interstellar

Warner Bros. Pictures

"The scene where Matthew McConaughey's character is driving away from his house having tried to say goodbye to his daughter and she comes running out. Everything about it – Hans Zimmer's score, van Hoytema's cinematography, the actor's performances – is absolute perfection."

—chrisives

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16. The Untouchables

Paramount Pictures

"The courthouse scene toward the end is perfection. The suspense of the baby buggy bouncing down the stairs, Capone's men trying to get a shot, and then Kevin Costner taking them out. SO GOOD."

—pelican_disgruntled

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17. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

New Line Cinema

"The part where Gandalf shows up at Helm's Deep with Éomer and The Rohirrim just as all hope seems lost. The music, the movement of the riders coming down the hill, the lighting... It's a beautiful moment to watch."

—katannwill91

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18. Avengers: Endgame

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

"The portals scene. The music, CGI, acting, and just overall emotional moment definitely takes the cake for me."

—pplpwrawesome

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19. Oppenheimer

Universal Pictures

"When he's giving the 'victory' speech after the Japanese bombings, Oppenheimer begins to experience the guilt that would plague him. The way it's handled deserves kudos. Just a few sounds — a random scream, a tactile moment where he treads on the shell of a child's body, and the hallucination of his supporters' faces melting, are all that's needed. That sequence haunted me for weeks. Beautiful cinematography."

—applesauceandchops

20. Apocalypse Now

United Artists

"The scene with the helicopters where Wagner attacks the village."

—solongandthanksforallthefish1

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21. Fight Club

20th Century Studios

"The final scene with the Pixies song 'Where is My Mind'. It's a perfect song to sum up the twisted nature of a great film."

—solongandthanksforallthefish1

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22. Moulin Rouge!

20th Century Studios

"The final scene in the theatre in which Satine is lying in Christian's arms surrounded by rose petals. He's sobbing, the cast and crew are quietly weeping, and then we pan over the closed curtain and the audience is clapping. It's absolutely gorgeous, gut-wrenching, and perfect."

—knr8269

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23. Jaws

Universal Pictures

"The opening scene to Jaws. It's perfectly shot, highly atmospheric, absolutely terrifying... It's INCREDIBLE."

—teeldubya

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Editor's note: Some submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.

What movie scene do you think is cinematic perfection? Let us know in the comments below!