1. Thirty-Five Minutes Ago - Watchmen
Warner Bros./ParamountThe penultimate issue of Alan Moore's seminal work, Watchmen, features some of the finest comic book dialogue writing of all-time. Ozymandias' stirring speech carries the issue, culminating in his reveal that, unlike the other comic book villains who get their big plan foiled, his already started; thirty-five minutes ago, to be precise. It's a startling revelation, driving home the very nature of the comic in one moment.
MarvelIn the Zack Snyder-directed film version, the scene is nearly identical - with the obvious exclusion in the giant squid that attacks New York. Instead, Snyder opts for a more subtle take on the concept of unity through mutual destruction, with actor Matthew Goode bringing all of Adrian Veidt's convictions perfectly to the surface. Though many fans derided the film for replacing Veidt's squid plan with his intention to blame Dr. Manhattan, Goode brought the most important parts of the scene to life perfect in the film.
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