1. The Iron Giant The Iron Giant
The Iron Giant is brilliant and you should see it. There, Ive got that out of the way. However, it does possess a pretty pointless sacrificial scene which sticks out like a stain on the fine tablecloth. Namely, the Giant chooses to sacrifice himself in the most ridiculous way possible. Really, it should be spectacular its the climax of the final act and strangely for a kids film, the main villain has managed to release a nuclear warhead to kill the now-rumbled Giant, but now threatens to destroy the town of Rockwell. The missile arcs up, and everyone sort of cowers around, unsure of what to do next. Its a terrifying vignette, but the Giant knows what to do hes got a plan, and that plan involves flying up to meet that warhead head-on, obliterating himself but saving the humans. Yes, its all very noble, but theres surely a much better plan on the table involving shooting that nuke out of the sky. After all, we already know the Giant can produce gigantic blasters if threatened, and if the presence of warheads isnt threatening, I dont know what is. However, the Giant doesnt perform the most obvious action, instead condemning himself to an uncertain future and traumatising a young boy while hes at it. Really, the presence of those blasters turned what was an epic, grandiose ending into something riddled with potential flaws, providing a rare bum note to what was otherwise a wonderful film. Agree or disagree? Can you think of any more? Feel free to comment!