The Best Scene of the Year

The Scenes in the Oscars are never longer then one or two minutes, so its high time these longer scenes get a little more credit. Length is not a factor in this award. The criteria can be anything from acting to sentiment to spectacle. Take into account the context and the tone it either sets for the movie or concludes the movie with.

And the nominees for Best Scene of the Year are:

Good Will Hunting (Break Through):

This is the climax of the movie. Will finally comes to terms with what has been stifling him his entire life. It is an important scene that is beautifully put together. Robin Williams and Matt Daemon both act superbly. When deciding which scene to use from Good Will Hunting, I was torn between this one and Robin Williams monologue on the park bench, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFof9AD2YlE, but in the end this scene was too important to leave out. Even though I might like the other scene better.

Shawshank Redemption (Escape):

The most enjoyable part of the movie. Whatever wonderful events, stories, and relationships earlier in the movie were all leading up to this scene. Andy's escape connects back to almost every experience he had. The book, the hammer, the posters, the stock, it all culminates in an ending that will make any man smile. The injustice of Andy's imprisonment is finally righted.

V for Vendetta (Fight Scene):

V's last battle. The climax of the movie. This scene is great because of the action. It has everything you could want: guns, knives, and blood. A great scene for our lovers of impossible and awesome fights.

Charlie's Angels (Opening Plane scene):

The first and best scene in the movie. It sets the tone for the entire film. Its high paced, intense, and shocking. The music is perfect. It results in a cool scene that makes you feel as if you have just plummeted 30,000 ft and landed safely on a boat with 3 beautiful women. The key feature is spectacle.

Perfume (The Perfume's Affect):

SPOILER ALERT* The climax of the movie. If you haven't seen it, you might not have any idea what is going on. Basically the man accused of murdering 13 women has just finished his most perfect perfume. The scene is the perfumes release and the people's reactions. This is a great movie and the scene might not work as a stand alone, but together it is a satisfying conclusion to the "Hero/Murderer's" adventure. By the way, Alan Rickman is the father of the last woman Jean-Baptiste murdered.

And the winner is:

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