People Are Admitting To Loving These 20 Movie Scenes Despite Thinking The Rest Of The Film Is "Meh"

Recently, I asked the BuzzFeed Community to share a scene they love from a movie they don't like. The results convinced me that any movie can deliver at least ONE good scene, regardless of people's tastes:

Actress wearing a knit sweater, smiling softly, and appears to be in conversation

1."Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace is a very average film, but the podracing scenes are amazing. It stands out so much from the rest of the film."

Anakin Skywalker from Star Wars says, "Now THIS is podracing" while piloting a ship

2."This is an opinion. I don’t need anyone coming for me, and you will not change my mind. I HATE Avengers: Endgame. However, the portals scene was awesome."

Chris Evans, as Captain America, stands determined in battle gear with a scarred face, surrounded by allies in the midst of an intense fight scene
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

3."I didn't dislike Barbie, but I didn't think it was nearly as feminist as everyone made it out to be. The depictions of patriarchy seemed superficial and didn't properly illustrate its most vile and harmful manifestations. That said, America Ferrara's speech about being a woman today is spot on. It's as if she articulated what we've all thought for so long."

America Ferrera, in a scene from a "Barbie" looking at another character with a concerned expression, wearing a pink polka-dot blouse

—Sam, 25

Warner Bros. Pictures

4."I'm not a movie musical guy, and I didn't really enjoy Mamma Mia! overall, but for some reason, the scene where Meryl Streep sings 'The Winner Takes It All' really moved me."

Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan in a heartfelt conversation by the seaside in a scene from "Mamma Mia!"
Universal Pictures

5."I wasn't a fan of Talk to Me, but I thought the opening scene at the party was excellent."

A person wearing a yellow fleece jacket stares intensely at the camera while another person stands closely behind, exhibiting a serious facial expression

6."Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The only decent scenes were Jeremy Irons as Alfred (the snark was absolutely perfect and spot on), and Wonder Woman having to come in and save their butts at the end."

Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman fighting in an intense action scene from a movie
Warner Bros. Pictures

7."I don't HATE the movie, but Thor: The Dark World was one of the more mediocre Marvel movies. The scene where Loki and Thor discuss their mother's death while Loki is in a cell is one of my favorite scenes in the franchise. Loki has an illusion at first, but when he drops it, he shows that the loss of his mother destroys him. It's a really strong performance by Tom Hiddleston, who is buried in a forgettable movie."

Tom Hiddleston as Loki sits barefoot in a disheveled room with broken furniture and scattered papers, looking somber

8."The new West Side Story is too sad for my taste and was a lot for me to follow. The ignorance and spite that got like five people killed in one night was not fun to watch. Still, I loved the opening and school dance scenes because of the dancing. That might be some of the best dancing I’ve seen in any movie."

A scene from "West Side Story" depicting a high school dance, with characters dancing in 1950s attire. Banners for swimming champions hang in the background

—Carlie, 15

20th Century Studios

9."The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1 was okay. I feel like that series suffered from the law of diminishing returns. But the scene after Katniss sings 'Hanging Tree' with that group's suicide mission to blow up the hydroelectric dam was really powerful."

Jennifer Lawrence appears distressed in an outdoor scene

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Lionsgate

10."The scene in Nope when Daniel Kaluuya starts to get out of his truck, looks up, and goes, 'Nope!' Hilarious! Made the whole movie."

Daniel Kaluuya gazes upward while wearing a hooded sweatshirt in a scene

—Sandy, "Old."

Universal Pictures

11."The line, 'Am I not Turtle enough for your Turtle Club?' from The Master of Disguise. The movie might be meh, but this scene legitimately makes me laugh out loud whenever I see it. 🐢"

Dana Carvey as the character Pistachio Disguisey wearing glasses in a scene from "The Master of Disguise"
Sony Pictures Releasing

12."Deep Blue Sea is a 'so bad it's good' film with a ridiculous premise, shaky effects, and some suspect acting, but it has two great scenes. The first is the shark approaching the window with the poor guy on the stretcher as it starts breaking the glass. 'Will somebody please tell me what that is…' It's exactly what we all think. Then the second is the completely unexpected death of Samuel L Jackson's character. The effects are awful, but absolutely no one sees it coming as you assume his character will make it through to the end because of his name."

Samuel L. Jackson delivers a dramatic expression in a close-up shot from a movie scene
Warner Bros.

13."I wasn't a fan of Rambo: First Blood, but his monologue at the end of the movie where he's talking about the war and all of the effects had me crying."

Sylvester Stallone, drenched in sweat, grimaces and holds his head in a dramatic scene
Orion Pictures

14."I love the Harley Quinn rampage in The Suicide Squad (2021), but the movie is awful. That scene was at least fun and artistic."

Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, with an intense expression, mouth open, vibrant flowers in the background, from a scene in "Birds of Prey" movie

—Anonymous, 33.

Warner Bros. Pictures

15."I watched Call Me By Your Name once. The whole thing of an adult and a kid falling in love gives me the ick. That being said, the scene near the end of the film where his dad is talking to him about love and the feelings we open ourselves up to? I watch that scene at least once a week. Beautiful writing."

Two characters, one younger and one older with a beard, having a serious conversation in a cozy, dimly-lit room filled with bookshelves
Sony Pictures Classics

16."I hate Coyote Ugly because I can't stand the bar owner and the mess Violet gets into because of her. But I LOVE the scene where Violet performs 'Can't Fight the Moonlight' near the end because I love to sing along to that song."

Kristen Johnston in a bar scene holding a megaphone and shouting. Another woman is in the background

—Emmalee, 31.

Buena Vista Pictures Distribution

17."The ending of Grave Encounters. As a lover of found footage, nearly everyone I talked to about movies and every article I read highly recommended this movie and having seen it, I don't begin to understand the hype. The writing is bad on several levels. The 'found footage' angle is inconsistent, the special effects are cheap, and the characters are grating, obnoxious caricatures. But the scene toward the end where Lance kills and eats a rat has always stuck with me. It's shot interestingly. Thankfully, it has no godawful dialogue to ruin the tension, and it does a really good job showing the kind of manic desperation he'd be experiencing at that point."

Man in a dark room holding a stick, preparing to hit a rat illuminated by a spotlight

—Joseph, 25.

Tribeca Film

18."The movie Under Paris was terrible for about the first three quarters of the film. Bad acting, mediocre CGI, cliché or ridiculous plot, etc. Then comes the final scene in the movie's last 25-30 minutes, which is absolutely bonkers in the best way possible. If you can get through the mediocre mess that is most of the film, the final scene makes up for it and more."

Characters from the show "Lupin," Omar Sy and Clotilde Hesme, are seen standing near a river, both wearing damaged wetsuits, appearing alarmed and focused

—Steve, 64

Netflix

19."I really, really disliked The Hateful Eight. The pacing was weird. It was a little long, and the violence was not my thing. That being said, I enjoyed the flashback scene where Daisy Domergue’s group comes to Millie’s place. The acting was fun, and the introduction was interesting. The guitar scene is a close second. The rest of the movie…not worth it."

Jennifer Lawrence with blood on her face, dressed in fur clothing, looking towards the camera from inside a dimly lit space

—Joseph, 21.

Shiny Penny

20."All the Quicksilver scenes in the less-than-subpar X-Men movies, for sure."

Evan Peters as Quicksilver runs quickly in an indoor scene, wearing goggles, a dark cape, and a Rush t-shirt

I was shocked people didn't like some of these movies, but it's all good. I'm sure there's a movie you don't like but can admit has a great scene. Tell me in the comments below!