There's just something about films that make them so awesome. Whether it's the cinematography, the stories and the script, or its characters, there's no denying that movies are pretty great.
But what exactly makes them so great? Films are shot in a very specific way that allows us to suspend our disbelief and get completely immersed in the story.
The directors and cinematographers use a variety of techniques to make sure we're seeing what they want us to see, and they do an amazing job at it. Films also can transport us to different worlds and tell us stories that we could never experience in our everyday lives.
They can make us laugh, cry, and think, and they stay with us long after we've seen them. Movies are also great because it has characters we end up rooting for.
We all love a good underdog story, and films often give us just that. We can't help but root for the characters we identify with, and we're always on the edge of our seats hoping they'll they'll be victorious and get the happy ending they deserve.
Today, we're looking at movie scenes that are only appreciated by a few people. They're so fantastic yet so underrated.
The magicians in Now You See Me 2 succeeded in performing a card trick without getting busted.
You can't help but admire this brief scene. It's intricately and skillfully executed and is such a visual treat.
Watch the magicians perform the trick in this clip.
In the coming-of-age film, Juno, the titular character's dad comforted her after she gave birth to her son and then had a lovely moment with Pauli.
Here are those moments.
There's a pool scene in Booksmart where Amy follows Ryan. It gives you a roller coaster of emotions.
Watch the scene here.
Jenny composed a beautiful yet sad love letter about her relationship with Nate in the movie Someone Great. She thanked him for the experience.
Watch the scene about the parting letter here.
There is a part in Cloud Atlas where Hae-Joo asks Sonmi-451 regarding life and death. The scene continues with her beautiful monologue while images of her past self being reunited with him are being played.
Watch the whole scene here.
In the romantic film, Crazy, Stupid, Love., Jacob and Hannah started admitting their childhood secrets in bed. For the very first time, Jacob felt comfortable opening up.
Watch the scene here.
It's the first time that the band in That Thing You Do! heard their song on the radio, and they cannot hold their excitement in.
Watch the band's excitement here.
Amélie helped a blind old man cross the street while explaining every single thing she saw, and it caused an amazing sensory overload for the man.
Here's that scene.
In the drama movie, Precious, the titular protagonist revealed her trauma and said that she's not worthy of love. But Ms. Rain comforted her, saying that she deserves everything.
In Crazy Rich Asians, Rachel explains why she had to give the winning hand up.
This scene is even more meaningful if you know the rules of mahjong.
In the sci-fi film Ex Machina, Ava locked Caleb within the fortress and escapes, hoping that she can finally experience life as a human being.
Watch the clip here.
Collin rapped his monologue which is about the relationship between black people and cops in America in the film Blindspotting.
In the 1960 film, The Apartment, Fran lends her broken mirror to Baxter, which signifies that she's the one having an affair with his boss.
Watch the scene here.
Jayden reads Grace's story to her in the movie, Short Term 12. Then they both cry because they know what its underlying message is.
Here's the scene of the octopus and shark story.
The characters of Do the Right Thing from various ethnicities and backgrounds were speaking directly to the camera. They confronted racism by spewing racist comments.
Watch the scene here.
In the Pixar animated film Ratatouille, there's a scene where Ego reads his review of the restaurant. He realizes that "a great artist can come from anywhere."
Watch the scene here.
In the war film 1917, Will ran away from danger through a town under fire.
Watch the clip below.
For years, Sam was discouraged to ride a bike because her mom died from an unfortunate biking accident. In the movie, Hearts Bear Loud, she's finally determined to learn how to ride it.
Watch the bike scene here.
The Emperor and the people bowed down to Mulan.
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