17 Great Movie Scenes That Are Shockingly Underrated By Viewers

Every shot, every line, and every scene must be carefully constructed to pack the ideal punch.

Maryjane

• Published in Film & TV
• July 1, 2022

Many iconic films have inspired, awed, and shocked us over the years. Every detail must be considered when making these movies, and every shot, every line, and every scene must be carefully constructed to pack the ideal punch.

But, no matter how brilliant the movie is, there is always one scene that sticks out above the rest. They entered the list of the most famous movie scenes of all time.

However, there are some excellent scenes that are surprisingly underrated. It's a mystery why these great scenes don't get the attention and hype they deserve.

In the film Rocketman, for example, the scene in which Elton overdoses and fell into the pool was saddening and heartwrenching, particularly when he saw his younger self. It's a strangely beautiful moment, and you can almost feel his intense emotions culminating in one song.

Another underrated scene is in Zodiac movie. And that’s when Robert realizes he is alone in the basement with the alleged Zodiac Killer.

This is unarguably the scariest movie moment ever. Every part of you starts screaming at Jake Gyllenhaal's character to flee the dark, lonely basement with the feared Zodiac Killer.

As a result, we fetched some of the replies given by the BuzzFeed Community revealing which movie moments are so good but don't get enough praise. Here are the underrated movie scenes below.

1. In Rocketman, when the pool montage showed Elton's overdose and the pressure he was under to perform and sell records

"The scene when he overdoses and falls into the pool is so tragic and heartbreaking, especially when he sees his younger self. It's such a weirdly beautiful scene, and you can almost feel his overwhelming emotions that all culminate into this one song."

—silvergriffin16

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2. In Amélie, when Amélie helped the blind man cross the street which resulted in a magical sensory overload

"While walking, they passed by several everyday, meaningless things, but she described them with such purpose and vigor that she helped to paint an auditory picture for the man. She left him at the metro, and he looked at the sky, dumbfounded. I thought it was really sweet."

—gogogirl74

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3. The Zodiac movie, when Robert realized he was alone with the suspected Zodiac Killer

"This is one of the most chilling movie scenes ever. Every part of you wants to scream at Jake Gyllenhaal's character to run away, instead of going into that dark, lonely basement with the suspected Zodiac Killer. Every time I watch this scene, I'm on the edge of my seat, my body gets all sweaty, and I also get goosebumps. It's so, so, so good and underrated."

—spenceralthouse

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4. The Booksmart movie, when Amy followed Ryan into the pool

"The entire movie is so good, but this scene is something else, especially with the soundtrack in the background. You feel exactly how happy Amy is when she's going into the water, and it's almost ethereal. Then it's all taken away from you when, well, *it's* revealed. You need to watch this movie."

—tuikatoanga

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5. The Blindspotting movie, when Collin confronted the officer and rapped his soliloquy

"This film didn’t receive the attention it deserved. Daveed Diggs delivered a stunning performance, and in this underrated scene his rap is so cutthroat and empowering. The whole thing is incredibly relevant to our current social climate, as he targets the injustice of systemic racism and his personal breaking point to tolerate it. A total must-see."

—madisonarianna

6. The Hunger Games movie, when the bloodbath officially began and everything was silent

"Having no sound in this scene makes it that much more emotional. The teens are brutally killing each other, and it's pure chaos and primal confusion. The fact that you can’t hear anything going on just makes it a lot more sad and hard to watch."

—mmeaghanstein

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7. The Short Term 12 movie, when Jayden read Grace her story and they both started crying

"This scene rips me apart every time I watch it. You can feel the grief and pain, and Grace's character tries so desperately to figure out what's really going on with Jayden."

—khloebare

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8. The Prisoners movie, when we were unsure if Detective Loki found Keller from his faint whistles for help

"I still gasp and get chills every time I rewatch it!"

—simplyamber813

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9. The Monster's Ball Movie, when Hank fed Leticia ice cream while she was quietly thinking

"That final scene when Hank fed Leticia ice cream on the cement steps was incredible. She just found out that he was part of the detail that killed her man in prison. She didn't say anything for the last 15 minutes of the film, but you could see all of the emotions, thoughts, and confusion she had. They were both broken, and she had to process her own anger and sadness while trying to make sense of everything. Her uncertainty and hesitated acceptance were palpable. Such a quiet, powerful moment."

—jmbovan

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10. The Atonement movie, when an elderly Briony revealed the truth

"When all of it came together — the keyboard clacking, the supercuts of those key scenes, everything being shown from different perspectives — I was blown away. It was done so well, and it was also incredibly subtle. I remember staring at my computer screen, mouth open, for a solid five minutes when it was over."

—helen1blakee

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11. The 20th Century Women movie, when what happened to each character was revealed

"This entire film is so underrated, but this particular scene may be one of my favorite endings of any movie. I remember crying because I felt so much love and hope and heartbreak. It made me feel nostalgic for something I had never even experienced. Learning about each character's fate was delightful and devastating. It was weirdly reassuring. What a rare quality for a movie scene."

—spenceralthouse

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12. The Ex Machina movie, when Ava locked Caleb inside the fortress and then escaped

"It's just so brilliant to me. I feel like the movie as a whole is never talked about, but this particular scene really stands out to me. Everything had built up to this one moment, so much so that I considered the possibility that everyone at one point was a machine. The writing and direction were so fantastic, and it sent chills down my spine."

—jdclem630

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13. The Juno movie, when Bleeker comforted Juno after she delivered the baby

"The scene after Juno has the baby is pure perfection. As she lies in the hospital bed, her dad softly gives her a pep talk about how she'll be there again one day, but on her own terms. Then her lover, Paulie, comes in. He has a moment with the father, the dad leaves, and Paulie just gets into bed with Juno and holds her. There’s hardly any dialogue, but the music is so emotional, and the acting from all three is superb. You feel every emotion. It brings me to tears every time I watch it."

—francescao3

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14. The Queen & Slim movie, when Queen and Slim slowly danced together at the juke joint

"They're both on the run, and even though all eyes are on them, it's as if they're the only two people in the crowded room. The whole scene is so simple and beautiful and romantic."

—kaylayandoli

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15. The Hearts Beat Loud Movie, when Sam was determined to learn how to ride a bike

"I really loved how subtle this scene was in showing how important family was. Family and stepping outside of your comfort zone are SUCH strong themes throughout the movie, and this scene is the perfect mashup of the two. Sam learns to ride a bike years after her mom died in a bike accident, and it's even more heartwarming to watch as her dad's guitar playing underscores this huge moment."

—laurengarafano

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16. The Almost Famous movie, when Lester delivered his monologue

"It’s my favorite movie monologue to date. It's just so natural and vulnerable."

—harleyk4

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17. The Someone Great movie, when Jenny wrote a love letter about her relationship with Nate

"I cry EVERY TIME at this ending monologue. This is truly an amazing movie, and not enough people appreciate or know about it."

—turnipcakeafficionado

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When these scenes occur, they are significant to punch, and they are more than that, as they grip you, reeling you in from the outside world. However, determining why they do not receive the rating and respect they deserve becomes extremely difficult.

Perhaps you can assist us in figuring it all out in the comments section below.

Maryjane