5. HAL Doesnt Open The doors (2001: A Space Odyssey, 1968)
Ok, Ill be honest. I didnt like this movie. I saw it for the first time only a few years ago (and described it to a friend as, a movie about the future thats set in the past.). While I liked the production values and the use of music, I found the film overall to be a little too much weird for the sake of weird. That said, the moment when HAL refuses to open the pod bay doors, thus making it clear that hes totally off the rails, is one of those great moments in cinema, at least in part because he sounds genuinely apologetic when he said, Im sorry, Dave. Im afraid I cant do that.
4. The Statue of Liberty (Planet of the Apes, 1968)
This is another one of those scenes thats so iconic, even people who havent ever seen the movie know what it is. In many ways, its a pity that it is so well-known. I can only imagine the impact that this had on audiences back in the day, when they had no idea what was coming. Even now, it stands up as a solid moment in a very solid film, and if Charlton Hestons acting is a bit over the top, well, who can blame him? Its a hell of a scene. Click "next" below to read the next entry...