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People Weigh On the 27 Movie Scenes That Are So Good Yet Seriously Under-Appreciated

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There's just something about films that make them so awesome. Whether it's the cinematography, the stories and the script, or its characters, there's no denying that movies are pretty great.

But what exactly makes them so great? Films are shot in a very specific way that allows us to suspend our disbelief and get completely immersed in the story.

The directors and cinematographers use a variety of techniques to make sure we're seeing what they want us to see, and they do an amazing job at it. Films also can transport us to different worlds and tell us stories that we could never experience in our everyday lives.

They can make us laugh, cry, and think, and they stay with us long after we've seen them. Movies are also great because it has characters we end up rooting for.

We all love a good underdog story, and films often give us just that. We can't help but root for the characters we identify with, and we're always on the edge of our seats hoping they'll they'll be victorious and get the happy ending they deserve.

Today, we're looking at movie scenes that are only appreciated by a few people. They're so fantastic yet so underrated.

The magicians in Now You See Me 2 succeeded in performing a card trick without getting busted.

You can't help but admire this brief scene. It's intricately and skillfully executed and is such a visual treat.

The magicians in Now You See Me 2 succeeded in performing a card trick without getting busted.Lionsgate

Watch the magicians perform the trick in this clip.

In the coming-of-age film, Juno, the titular character's dad comforted her after she gave birth to her son and then had a lovely moment with Pauli.

In the coming-of-age film, Juno, the titular character's dad comforted her after she gave birth to her son and then had a lovely moment with Pauli.Fox Searchlight Pictures

Here are those moments.

There's a pool scene in Booksmart where Amy follows Ryan. It gives you a roller coaster of emotions.

There's a pool scene in Booksmart where Amy follows Ryan. It gives you a roller coaster of emotions.United Artists Releasing

Watch the scene here.

Jenny composed a beautiful yet sad love letter about her relationship with Nate in the movie Someone Great. She thanked him for the experience.

Jenny composed a beautiful yet sad love letter about her relationship with Nate in the movie Someone Great. She thanked him for the experience.Netflix

Watch the scene about the parting letter here.

There is a part in Cloud Atlas where Hae-Joo asks Sonmi-451 regarding life and death. The scene continues with her beautiful monologue while images of her past self being reunited with him are being played.

There is a part in Cloud Atlas where Hae-Joo asks Sonmi-451 regarding life and death. The scene continues with her beautiful monologue while images of her past self being reunited with him are being played.Warner Bros. Pictures

Watch the whole scene here.

In the romantic film, Crazy, Stupid, Love., Jacob and Hannah started admitting their childhood secrets in bed. For the very first time, Jacob felt comfortable opening up.

In the romantic film, Crazy, Stupid, Love., Jacob and Hannah started admitting their childhood secrets in bed. For the very first time, Jacob felt comfortable opening up.Warner Bros. Pictures

Watch the scene here.

It's the first time that the band in That Thing You Do! heard their song on the radio, and they cannot hold their excitement in.

It's the first time that the band in That Thing You Do! heard their song on the radio, and they cannot hold their excitement in.20th Century Fox

Watch the band's excitement here.

Amélie helped a blind old man cross the street while explaining every single thing she saw, and it caused an amazing sensory overload for the man.

Amélie helped a blind old man cross the street while explaining every single thing she saw, and it caused an amazing sensory overload for the man.UGC-Fox Distribution

Here's that scene.

In the drama movie, Precious, the titular protagonist revealed her trauma and said that she's not worthy of love. But Ms. Rain comforted her, saying that she deserves everything.

In the drama movie, Precious, the titular protagonist revealed her trauma and said that she's not worthy of love. But Ms. Rain comforted her, saying that she deserves everything.Lionsgate

In Crazy Rich Asians, Rachel explains why she had to give the winning hand up.

In Crazy Rich Asians, Rachel explains why she had to give the winning hand up.Warner Bros. Pictures

This scene is even more meaningful if you know the rules of mahjong.

In the sci-fi film Ex Machina, Ava locked Caleb within the fortress and escapes, hoping that she can finally experience life as a human being.

In the sci-fi film Ex Machina, Ava locked Caleb within the fortress and escapes, hoping that she can finally experience life as a human being.A24

Watch the clip here.

Collin rapped his monologue which is about the relationship between black people and cops in America in the film Blindspotting.

Collin rapped his monologue which is about the relationship between black people and cops in America in the film Blindspotting.Summit Entertainment

In the 1960 film, The Apartment, Fran lends her broken mirror to Baxter, which signifies that she's the one having an affair with his boss.

In the 1960 film, The Apartment, Fran lends her broken mirror to Baxter, which signifies that she's the one having an affair with his boss.United Artists

Watch the scene here.

Jayden reads Grace's story to her in the movie, Short Term 12. Then they both cry because they know what its underlying message is.

Jayden reads Grace's story to her in the movie, Short Term 12. Then they both cry because they know what its underlying message is.Cinedigm

Here's the scene of the octopus and shark story.

The characters of Do the Right Thing from various ethnicities and backgrounds were speaking directly to the camera. They confronted racism by spewing racist comments.

The characters of Do the Right Thing from various ethnicities and backgrounds were speaking directly to the camera. They confronted racism by spewing racist comments.Universal Pictures

Watch the scene here.

In the Pixar animated film Ratatouille, there's a scene where Ego reads his review of the restaurant. He realizes that "a great artist can come from anywhere."

In the Pixar animated film Ratatouille, there's a scene where Ego reads his review of the restaurant. He realizes that Disney / Pixar

Watch the scene here.

In the war film 1917, Will ran away from danger through a town under fire.

In the war film 1917, Will ran away from danger through a town under fire.DreamWorks Pictures

Watch the clip below.

For years, Sam was discouraged to ride a bike because her mom died from an unfortunate biking accident. In the movie, Hearts Bear Loud, she's finally determined to learn how to ride it.

For years, Sam was discouraged to ride a bike because her mom died from an unfortunate biking accident. In the movie, Hearts Bear Loud, she's finally determined to learn how to ride it.Burn Later Productions

Watch the bike scene here.

The Emperor and the people bowed down to Mulan.

The Emperor and the people bowed down to Mulan.Disney

Watch the magnificent scene here.

In Zodiac, Robert realized he was with the suspected killer but had to feign ignorance as he escaped from the basement.

In Zodiac, Robert realized he was with the suspected killer but had to feign ignorance as he escaped from the basement.Paramount Pictures

Watch the creepy scene here.

When the countdown reached zero, the Hunger Games began, and Katniss only heard faint ringing while there was bloodshed around her.

When the countdown reached zero, the Hunger Games began, and Katniss only heard faint ringing while there was bloodshed around her.Lionsgate

Watch the scene here.

The montage of every character in 20th Century Women will break your heart.

The montage of every character in 20th Century Women will break your heart.A24

Watch the clip here.

The Lady Eve's Jean tried to trick Charles into marrying her through seduction.

The Lady Eve's Jean tried to trick Charles into marrying her through seduction.Paramount Pictures

Watch the scene below.

Queen and Slim (from the movie Queen & Slim), danced and revealed what they really want in life to each other.

Queen and Slim (from the movie Queen & Slim), danced and revealed what they really want in life to each other.Universal Pictures

Watch the romantic scene here.

During the campfire scene, Mikey confesses that he loves Scott, but Scott couldn't return his feelings in My Own Private Idaho.

During the campfire scene, Mikey confesses that he loves Scott, but Scott couldn't return his feelings in My Own Private Idaho.Fine Line Features

Watch the entire scene below.

In the film Whiplash, Fletcher attempted to destroy Andrew's career by giving him the wrong score for the concert, but Andrew plays his ultimate drum solo instead.

In the film Whiplash, Fletcher attempted to destroy Andrew's career by giving him the wrong score for the concert, but Andrew plays his ultimate drum solo instead.Sony Pictures Classics

Watch the scene here.

The second part of the scene.

In Love, Simon, Simon comes out as gay in a heart-to-heart conversation with his mom.

In Love, Simon, Simon comes out as gay in a heart-to-heart conversation with his mom.20th Century Fox

You'll realize the greatness of these scenes once you've watched them.

Did your favorite scenes make it here? If you're looking for some films to watch, you might even want to try the movies on this list.

Share this post with your friends and family, and perhaps you can decide which one to watch the next time you have a movie night.

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