Donald O'Connor had to stay in bed for several days after filming this scene, due to the intensity of the dancing and the fact he smoked 4 packs a day at the time.
Look, not many people would be able to keep their head when confronted with a giant meat-eater from the Cretaceous era. And in Jurassic Park, pretty much everyone except for Grant (Sam Neill) makes some sort of poor decision that makes everything worse as the Tyrannosaurus Rex breaks free from its enclosure.
The Case for The Bend and Snap:
Works every time!
Which do you pick?
The Score: The Bend and Snap 7, The T. Rex Breaks Out 6
Look, not many people would be able to keep their head when confronted with a giant meat-eater from the Cretaceous era. And in Jurassic Park, pretty much everyone except for Grant (Sam Neill) makes some sort of poor decision that just makes everything worse as the Tyrannosaurus Rex breaks free from its enclosure.
The Case for A Visit from Samara:
Thinking he is safe, Noah (Martin Henderson) learns otherwise when he reaches the 7th day.
Which do you pick?
The Score: The T. Rex Breaks Out 6, A Visit from Samara 3
Look, not many people would be able to keep their head when confronted with a giant meat-eater from the Cretaceous era. And in Jurassic Park, pretty much everyone except for Grant (Sam Neill) makes some sort of poor decision that just makes everything worse as the Tyrannosaurus Rex breaks free from its enclosure.
The Case for El Tango de Roxanne:
I could go on about how well this works within the story of Moulin Rouge, but isn't it just a great performance even without all that?
Which do you pick?
Your Score: The T. Rex Breaks Out 5, El Tango de Roxanne 4
Look, not many people would be able to keep their head when confronted with a giant meat-eater from the Cretaceous era. And in Jurassic Park, pretty much everyone except for Grant (Sam Neill) makes some sort of poor decision that just makes everything worse as the Tyrannosaurus Rex breaks free from its enclosure.
The Case for Saving the Baby:
If you're going to put your baby in a movie, this is quite a way to do it.
Which do you pick?
The Score: The T. Rex Breaks Out 12, Saving the Baby 1
How do you up the tension in a scene where one soldier has tied up her comrades and is clearly losing her mind? Well, first you can hear the screams of their supposedly-dead friend. Then you can have a bear appear. THEN you can have that bear be the source of the friend's scream. Featuring some of the best effects in the film, this scene is a tightly wound rope that you cannot wait to escape from.
The Case for The T. Rex Breaks Out:
Look, not many people would be able to keep their head when confronted with a giant meat-eater from the Cretaceous era. And in Jurassic Park, pretty much everyone except for Grant (Sam Neill) makes some sort of poor decision that just makes everything worse as the Tyrannosaurus Rex breaks free from its enclosure.
We are relaunching the Battle of Movie Moments! Each day, two scenes from various movies will be pitted against each other where you pick which one is the best. This is based off of King of Disparate TV Mountain from Previously.tv, and the rules are the same:
1) Vote for the one you think is the best
2) The winner moves on until they are defeated, or reach 10 wins
3) I will take user submissions via my email bommsubmissions@yahoo.com. Submissions must include a brief argument for the clip, a link to a YouTube video with the clip, and the name you want attributed to the entry.
For the first matchup, we're going to use two from our earlier attempt that didn't face each other. So without further ado....
Church Fight (Kingsman: The Secret Service)
VS.
Clever Girl (Jurassic Park)
The Cast for Church Fight:
Sometimes a movie shocks you with violence, and sometimes it does it
with an amazingly choreographed fight scene. Kingsman combines the two
for a brutal moment in a church where the villain causes everyone to go
into a rage and start attacking each other. Highly trained Kingsman
Harry Hart is also there and adds to the carnage.
The Case for Clever Girl:
Muldoon presents himself as the ultimate hunter throughout the run of Jurassic Park. When the velociraptors get out, he bravely tried to hunt them down, only to be tricked - leading to this iconic line.
Brokeback Mountain is filled with quiet, seminal scenes. While "I wish I knew how to quit you" became the film's most iconic, the scene where Alma discovers her husband secret is a powerful moment. Her slow walk away from the door into the kitchen is acting perfection, heartbreaking and terrifying at the same time.
The Case for Clever Girl:
Muldoon presents himself as the ultimate hunter throughout the run of Jurassic Park. When the velociraptors get out, he bravely tries to hunt them down, only to be tricked - leading to this iconic line.
Minnesota's Oldest Living Lutheran (Drop Dead Gorgeous)
Day-O (Beetlejuice)
I Put a Spell On You (Hocus Pocus)
Not Even a Fly (Psycho)
The Death of Amilyn (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
2) The Black Knight - Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Defeated:
Avengers, Assembled (The Avengers)
Swing Away (Signs)
Weather Report (Mean Girls)
The Orca Hunts You (Orca: The Killer Whale)
I Won't Say I'm in Love (Hercules)
Gollum's Fall (Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King)
Defibrillation (The Thing)
Secret Love (Calamity Jane)
The Wrong Rec Room (Tremors)
Proud to Be An American (Drop Dead Gorgeous)
3) Late Night Swim - Jaws
Defeated:
Mrs. Ritter (The Pope of Greenwich Village)
I'm an Actress! (The First Wives Club)
The Heart of the Ocean (Titanic)
They Were Only Slaves (The Prince of Egypt)
Does Your Mother Know (Mamma Mia!)
You Play Ball Like a Girl! (The Sandlot)
Hot Dog Cravings (Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde)
4) Somewhere Over the Rainbow - The Wizard of Oz
Defeated:
The Five Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique (Kill Bill, Vol 2)
The Little People (The Bride of Frankenstein)
From the Inside (The Bay)
La Vie Boheme (Rent)
Honest Subtitles (Annie Hall)
Stopping the Train (Spider-Man 2)
Play Time (The Warriors)
5) My Favorite Things - The Sound of Music
(Suggested by Sedruol - First suggestion to be retired!)
Defeated:
An Uncomfortable Dinner (Hereditary)
The Lady in the Picture (IT: Chapter One)
Shiny (Moana)
Getting Along (Mars Attacks!)
Shiva, the God of Death (Michael Clayton)
Bunny Terror (Night of the Lepus)
Jason, Upgraded (Jason X)
6) Battle of Wits - The Princess Bride
Defeated:
Flames on the Side of My Face (Clue)
Princesses of Destruction (Shrek the Third)
Cerulean (The Devil Wears Prada)
Open the Door (Leon: The Professional)
Spectacular, Spectacular (Moulin Rouge!)
The Wrong Bar (A Bronx Tale)
Code 2319 (Monsters, Inc.)
7) The Sunken Place - Get Out
Defeated:
On the Set of Lancer (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood)
Peaceful Greetings (Mars Attacks!)
Don't Rain on My Parade (Funny Girl)
Define Dancing (WALL-E)
Run and Tell That (Hairspray)
Inner Peace (Kung Fu Panda 2)
Sudden Interrogation (The Manchurian Candidate)
8) Welcome to Jurassic Park - Jurassic Park
Defeated:
Darla (Finding Nemo)
Library Dancing (The Breakfast Club)
I'm Tired (Blazing Saddles)
Not Giving a Damn (Gone With the Wind)
Make 'Em Laugh (Singin' in the Rain)
Bag N' Bash (Prophecy)
The Legend of Hanzo (Kubo and the Two Strings)
Defeated:
Tai's Harshness (Clueless)
The Sacrifice of Bing Bong (Inside Out)
No Cats in America (An American Tail)
Luisa's Manifesto (Y Tu Mama Tambien)
Oh No He Died! (Game Night)
I Want It Now (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory)
Mustafa's End (Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery)
