I recently saw the brilliant trailer for Christopher Nolan's new film, Inception, and was completely blown away by the shots in the short 2 minute segment. Gorgeous fucking visuals.
So I've decided to compile a list of five of my favourite shots ever in movies.
(This list changes! Keep in mind my memory's only good for like...What's this blog about again?)

SPOILER ALERT!


5. Zombieland - Opening Credits - Man in the Dinner Jacket


Reminiscent of the final shootout of Scarface, this shot, accompanied by a kicking Metallica soundtrack, smashes serious ass. In fact, the entire opening credits for Zombieland would fill up many Top 5 shot lists. But something about smartly dressed guys mowing down the undead does it for me. Although it was kind of tough choosing between this shot to the one with the fat guy running from the stripper zombies.

4. Kill Bill Vol. 1 - Bill?

Our first glimpse of the eponymous character, is through a simple, static window, revealing nothing but a withered hand on the hilt of a shell black Katana sword. That's it. Through that shot, Tarantino still manages to convey Bill's menace and authority with a few simple contractions and finger movements. Bloody cool.

3. Lord of the Rings - Return of the King - Trolls!

"You are soldiers of Gondor. No matter what comes through that gate, you will stand your ground!"
Of course Gandalf didn't factor in the possibility of armoured frakking trolls in the front line. The reveal of the trolls was so sudden and so shocking, particularly when juxtaposed with the tense, slow, grinding build-up of Grond battering down the gates before. Those dear soldiers never had a chance.

2. Terminator 2 - Got Milk?

Years later, this shot still manages to shock audiences everywhere. The pan across the T1000's arm to this kebab fest manages to successfully convey that the domestic scene isn't quite as fluffy anymore.

1. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - Who's there?

One of the funniest, and yes, maybe creepiest shots ever, you could practically bottle up the audience's squeals as the camera slowly tilts down to reveal an unwelcome visitor.

Da_movie_kid was shot at 4:52 PM