This past Sunday Brian Burchik and I made the High School announcement video, and it was pretty extreme. I am pretty sure we had more fun making it then any one who watched it, but you can decide for yourself.
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Top 5: Movie Scenes that almost made me cry
It’s time to get vulnerable.
I don’t cry in movies. At least, the last movie I cried in was when I saw Beauty and the Beast in theatres in 1991 (I was 5). It’s not that I am completely heartless, (I’ve cried in real life since then) I just don’t cry in movies. Probably because I am insecure. There are several movies, however, that have gotten me very close to bursting into tears. My eyes even got watery! All of these scenes are extremely well done. Everything (acting, music, script, everything!) works together in such an incredible way.
Number 5: “The Constant”
This would easily be higher in the top 5, but it is actually from a tv show, LOST, and therefore loses points. Granted, LOST is better than 87% of movies out there, but I digress. In this scene, Desmond has been separated from the love of his life, Penny, for years. Because of some weird circumstances, he needs her to answer the phone or else he will die. This is the scene of their phone conversation and it is mind blowing. The acting and editing and music really stand out. When I got the dvd I watched this scene 5 times in a row. Click the picture below to see it on youtube (sorry, wouldn’t let me embed, the video is 3 minutes).
Number 4: Mufasa!!!
The Lion King might be the best animated movie in history. In this scene, we see the reign of one of the greatest Kings to ever walk up Pride Rock come to an end. Don’t believe your Uncle Simba! He lies!
Number 3: Labour of Love
Some people I know never watched the newest Star Trek because it is too dorky. Allow me to say, these people are total fools, and the opening scene in this movie proves it. Not only does this scene almost make me cry, and rips my insides in half at the same time. It is also the best picture of the gospel in any of these scenes. If you are concerned that you won’t like Star Trek, just watch the first 10 minutes and I promise you won’t be able to stop. The video below is the best one I could find. The guy apparently changed the music and the video quality is not very high, so to really appreciate this scene you need to rent the movie. Do it now! The part that really gets ya’ is the second half of this video
2: You Bow to No One
This scene is part of the reason Lord of the Rings is the best story ever made up. I don’t think Frodo even realized he had saved the world until this point. But the most unlikely person can make the biggest difference, and we see the results here. Again, no embedding, so you will have to click the picture to see the minute long clip on youtube.
1: Carl and Ellie from UP
Wow. Just thinking about this scene gets to me. Pixar, your genius never ceases to amaze me.
So, did I miss anything? I’m sure I did. Anyone think I am a loser for liking these scenes? Holler!
Top 5 reasons I love Lord of the Rings
I admit it. I am a nerd. But I am sitting here listening to the Lord of the Rings soundtrack and can’t help but write why I love these movies so much. And so, here is my list…
5) The Music is incredible. Howard Shore won two different oscars for the score of these movies. If you ever want some good music to study with, download the Lord of the Rings soundtrack. It will change your life. It also makes the movie so much better. Purchase it here, or do yourself a favor and start a Lord of the Rings pandora.
4) The Cinematography! This movie was shot in one of the most beautiful places in the world: New Zealand. I thought the scenery in the movies was so incredible that I even made a trip to New Zealand myself. Here is a picture of Mt. Sunday, the spot where Rohan was built. I took this photo on one of the greatest days of my life.
Mt. Sunday
3) The attention to detail: Every scene has such incredible design. The Shire, where the first scene with the hobbits takes place, had plants being cultivated for months before the scenes were shot, fireplaces had burn marks above them, and people spent over 4 hours a day getting make up on. Crazy.
Gandalf at Bag End
2) Sam’s speech in this scene blows my mind on so many levels: Watch on Youtube.
1) How well everything comes together: I think movies are the most difficult form of art around. Why? Because it involves everything. For these movies to be made, they needed incredible writers (and they were only rewriting a story written by an incredible writer). They also needed people who could paint and draw for storyboards. They needed people who could carve statues and build detailed models of entire cities. They needed actors who could carry roles for over 9 hours. They needed skill in directing, filming, and editing. Everything comes together so well and the finished product is fantastic. The Lord of the Rings is a celebration of creativity, and it gives people some great messages that have made a huge impact on this world.
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Your turn: Why do you enjoy Lord of the Rings?
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