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Even the most professional and talented actors sometimes forget the lines. Nevertheless, most of them have the talent to improvise and deliver the best performance. You'd be surprised to know how many famous movie scenes happened because the actor was ill, accidentally slipped and fell, or simply improvised. And while in movies, everything looks like it happens for a reason, the truth is that a lot of things happen as happy accidents.

We here at Bored Panda gathered a list of some of the most famous movie bloopers and unscripted scenes that made movies better. Scroll below to see them!

#1

The Godfather (1972)

The Godfather (1972)

One of the most memorable scenes where mob boss Don Vito Corleone delivers brutal orders while stroking a cat wasn't scripted to involve a pet. The cute kitten somehow wound up on the set and ended up on actor's lap during shooting helping to create an iconic scene from this famous movie.

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Christina Sersif
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not only is it iconic, it's mimicked all the time. I never realized this was unscripted!

glowworm2
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I didn't know that the cat WASN'T supposed to be in this scene until a few years ago myself. The cat just seems right at home in Brando's arms. In fact, the kitty was--it was loudly purring the entire scene.

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Tahani
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The cat knew the scene needed her to make it epic!

glowworm2
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even better, the kitty could not stop purring and made it difficult to hear the actors' dialogue.

rena
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read elsewhere that it purred so loudly that they had to dub part of the dialogue.

glowworm2
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I did too. Which I actually find to be rather endearing because that meant that the cat was really content being petted during the scene!

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MsBungle
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cats make everything better :)

Ryo Bakura
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I want you to whack him. So does Mr. Tiddles."

Pan Narrans
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Mr. Tiddles is disappointed. You will make amends."

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Ohio Hands
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its really hard to believe this wasn't scripted because the juxtaposition of his power and strength with his tenderness with the kitten it brilliant!

Pan Narrans
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people are cat magnets.

Kathryn Baylis
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Funny you should say that. For all his faults, Brando was a cat lover. You can even find pictures of him when he was in his prime (think Streetcar Named Desire era) where he has a cat, often a big beautiful fluffy white cat, near him or even sitting on his shoulders. So, this cat knew who the big cat fan on the set was, and of course gravitated toward him, and why they both look so naturally comfortable.

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    #2

    The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)

    The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)

    While the safest choice for a scene like that is to use special effects and make-up, Steve Carell thought that it would be much better if the waxing was real. The reaction the character is having is completely genuine. Carell said that his experience was so horrible that he promised to never do that for a movie ever again.

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    Catlady6000
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The best part of this, the young woman doing the waxing was not an actress and had no clue it was for a movie til after. So her reaction is totally candid

    Agnes Jekyll
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She also didn't know how to wax. At the last minute, someone said, "you're supposed to put vaseline on the nipple"--so she did, luckily.

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    Agnes Jekyll
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can actually see the blood blooming on his chest from the follicles that are being pulled out

    Nicky OldfieldDesciple
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww poor baby.😭 Think all about the women who do this on other parts all the time.

    Kimberly lee
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ohhhhhh KELLY CLARKSON!!! He's is probably the most screamed name in history!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣

    Tahani
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also a full featurette on the dvd, you see the whole behind the scenes of this one, it's brilliant!! Poor guy suffered though!

    Caridina Japonica
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    6 years ago

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because she had already waxed below nipple level. He stopped after the third wax strip, so ended up with what looked like a Hallowe'en pumpkin face on his chest.

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    Josefien Hagenaars
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is my most favorite scène ever, can’t help it but I had to laugh so hard that the tears came out of my eyes 😂😂

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    #3

    The Dark Knight (2008)

    The Dark Knight (2008)

    While it's hard to imagine Jim Gordon's promotion scene without the Joker clapping sarcastically, this scene was never in the script. It is a work of Heath Ledger’s excellent improvisation.

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    sunnyrei82
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think he definitely NAILED The Joker. He portrayed him like a real mastermind, someone intelligent with a sarcastic and unique sense of humor. Not just a crazy guy.

    Lea S.
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He was wonderful. But I saw the movie after his death and can't help thinking his immersion in the character drove him crazy.

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    DP von Icecream
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently also the scene where he (dressed as a nurse) fumbling around with the ignition of a bomb, is also is pure improvisation by this great actor. May he R.I.P.! Sad we can't trade him for Bieber & the ENTIRE Kardashian family :-(

    Momo Skarsgård
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was actually a happy accident, when the bomb wouldn't go off and he started smacking it. Great scene. He is greatly missed.

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    Auntie Panda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After him, no one else can be the Joker. Unless Jack Nicholson comes back to Gotham.

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    varwenea
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still miss Heath Ledger tremendously. He's clearly talented and had an immense future ahead of him. A terrible loss.

    Lu
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the few very talented young actors in his day, lost so young.

    Han
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    RIP Heath mate. He was a friend and a truly wonderful man. Gone but never forgotten. Perth crew for ever.

    varwenea
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Han, You knew him? He always seem like such a genuine guy.

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    Kyana Winter
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't forget the bus scene where the hospital wasn't blowing up!

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    #4

    Rocky (1976)

    Rocky (1976)

    The movie had a small budget so most of the people you see in the background are not extras, they are regular people who had no idea they were being filmed. So the scene where Rocky runs through a market and a man throws him an orange was completely unscripted.

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    Ryo Bakura
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Holy c**p! Sylvester Stallone! I'mma throw him an orange."

    KarmaQueen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that is awesome. Love to learn these little things.

    Max L.
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    check out imdb trivia pages then (I think I fullfilled almost half of them :D)

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    yethica
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah Philly. I do love that place.

    Max L.
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If life gives you oranges

    rhyan lumilay
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    maybe the guy threw him one in hope that he'll catch it and eat it.

    Calum Sanderson
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rocky is one of my all-time favourite movies

    Misterscooter
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if any of them were asked to sign releases? 1970s...probably not.

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    #5

    The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

    The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

    During the scene where Eowyn stares into the distance, we can see a flag being ripped off a pole and flying away. While this scene may look intentional and metaphorical, the flag flew away by accident but it fit so well with the scene, that it was kept in the final cut of this popular movie.

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    Kaisu Rei
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The flag ripping off and flying away is such a symbolically cool moment, I can't believe it wasn't intentional!

    Misterscooter
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many moments of dumb luck that turned into brilliance in these movies. The scene where Aragorn blocks the knife thrown at him? Well..."After being stabbed in the leg, the orc pulls the knife out of his leg and throws it at Aragorn, who deflects it with his sword. Apparently, the dagger was supposed to have been thrown past Aragorn and into a tree. However, the actor playing the orc had vision troubles with his mask, and accidentally threw the knife directly at Viggo Mortensen, who was forced to deflect it in desperation. The director liked it, and thus kept it in the movie."

    Michaela Fieberling
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The scene where Aragon, Legolas and Gimli go through the pile of burnt Uruks and Aragon kicks away the helmet and screams that awesome scream? Was the third (or so) take and Viggo Mortensen actually broke his thumb. But the scream was awesome and portrayed pain (duh), so it stayed in the final cut^^

    Fixin'Ta
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, the scene in Fellowship of the Ring when Gandalf visits Bilbo in his hobbit home and hits his head on a ceiling beam wasn't scripted. Ian McKellan turned around and smacked into it, but stayed in character and they kept it in the movie.

    Red
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it just me or does anybody else think that the flag looks like a person in this scene Rn

    Cat Mac
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm free! I'm free at last!

    earringnut
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "There are no small props. Only small flags."

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    #6

    Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

    Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

    The scene where Mrs. Doubtfire had to cover her face with icing didn't go as planned. When the icing started dripping down the actor's face because the heat from set lights made it melt, Robbie Williams had to improvise. At the moment when the icing dripped into Mrs. Sellner’s tea, he decided to say, “There you go, you’ve got your cream and your sugar now.”

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    Crouching_Penn_Hidden_Teller@yahoo.com
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Robin Williams was known for improv, this doesn't surprise me at all.

    Lululoohoo
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He was such an amazing actor..i miss him & his movies.

    Maxx
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Robin Williams, not Robbie

    Desiré Yen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww I love Robin Williams, gone to soon.

    Bob Beltcher
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Robin Williams always makes me laugh. He was truly one of the great comics and performers of the 20th century. Most people forget he was a serious actor too. 1 hour photo was awesome and creepy as hell.

    debrina blackmoon
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i thought that was whipped cream from a pie

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    #7

    Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981)

    Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981)

    The scene where Indiana Jones meets a warrior armed with a sword was scripted to be an intense duel. However, the actor Harrison Ford was ill from food poisoning and didn't have the strength to perform, so the director made a small change - instead of dueling, Indiana pulls out the revolver and shoots the villain. The scene became one of the most iconic moments in movie history.

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    Naomi Armitage
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw this in the theater with my dad. He laughed so hard at this. One of my favorite memories.

    Misterscooter
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Any imitation just feels like a rip-off.

    Cat Mac
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of the scene in Crocodile Dundee where the punk pulls a knife on him: Now that's a knife.

    THEPS
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why was Harrison Ford working when he had food poisoning ????

    Janine B.
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because he is Indiana Jones and Han Solo in one person.

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    Nicholas Maciolek
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually what really happened is an extra said what wouldn't he just shoot him? He has a gun.

    varwenea
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is surprising. I still laugh at this scene every time I see it.

    Christophe Ferreira
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But it was still planned. Yes, at the last minute and it was a change of plan but it's not a blooper or improv.

    RaroaRaroa
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The story I heard, many years ago, was that Ford asked "why would he mess around with a sword when he's got a gun" and they went with it.

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    #8

    Guardians Of The Galaxy (2014)

    Guardians Of The Galaxy (2014)

    The moment when Peter drops the orb was not scripted. The clumsy actor Chris Pratt accidentally dropped it but quickly picked the orb up. Since Chris didn't break character and the scene looked good it stayed in the film.

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    Hobbit Girly
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeeeees that moment fit with his character so well!!!

    Zara
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait what it looked super scripted this is my favorite movie so shocking

    Michelle Line
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is one of my favorite bloopers.

    Loretta
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what I love in acting professionals. They make a mistake and THEY DON'T BREAK CHARACTER. I never could do that.

    Lily Mae Kitty
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still can't get over how good he looks. Fat sloppy Andy to HOTHOTHOT.

    Momo Skarsgård
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember thinking what a good actor he was but I guess it was real! And he stood in character!! Just awesome!

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    He sucks and is a homophobe

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    #9

    Thor: The Dark World (2013)

    Thor: The Dark World (2013)

    The scene where Thor hangs his hammer on a coat rack was so good that everyone probably thought it was scripted, however, it was not. Chris Hemsworth was just trying to be funny but his improvisation was so good, the scene was put into the final cut.

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    glowworm2
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That does seem like something Thor would do.

    wacky jack 100
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean your left and right being super negative

    Ryo Bakura
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    Probably the only good thing to appear in that movie.

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    #10

    Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

    Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

    In the scene, when Princess Leia tells Han Solo that she loves him, he was supposed to respond by saying "I love you too". However, Harrison Ford felt that this response wasn't suitable for his character, so instead, he improvised and responded by saying "I know".

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    Kaisu Rei
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And by that he created one of the most iconic moments in the movies; it wouldn't have been as memorable if he had just replied "I love you too" back

    varwenea
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And triggered numerous products - t-shirts, coffee mugs, memes with the phrase!

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    Tony Moon
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The rogue Solo would never be so garish as to say he loved someone in that scene. Harrison Ford made the perfect choice.

    Math Wilson
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Partly true. He didn't actually improvised on the spot. He changed the line in the script with Lucas consent.

    Agnes Jekyll
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ford was also having a relationship with Carrie Fischer

    Kaisu Rei
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not during this movie, they had an affair during the first movie

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    Norsman
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait a moment, that one is wrong, Ford didn’t just decide, they were trying to get it right sooo many times, that at some point in of the cuts he got tired and just said “I know”, thus making it both hilarious and film-worthy!

    Douglas Campbell
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's probably what Harrison Ford said to Carrie Fisher during their affair, too.

    Elizabeth
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first time I told my now husband that I love him, he said "I know", I knew then he was my future husband

    Tarmin Slingerfinger
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funny to think that this response has become its own trope

    L
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here's looking at you, kid

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    #11

    Forrest Gump (1994)

    Forrest Gump (1994)

    The line "My name’s Forrest Gump. People call me Forrest Gump" wasn't scripted, Tom Hanks said the last bit by accident.

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    KarmaQueen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That sentence showed his character in the movie.

    DP von Icecream
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also: Tom based his movie-voice on the young boy (who played his younger self) because it was difficult for the boy to speak without an accent :-)

    Sunzilla
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have to watch this flick again...

    ChiveChilly
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I laughed so hard at the scene - so glad they kept it!

    Mia
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i love tom hanks ! so much in love with his character in the "Cast Away" Movie .

    L
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    6 years ago

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    Which is exactly why tRump calling Nancy Pelosi "Nancy" is such an insult

    Ryo Bakura
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    6 years ago

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    That movie would have been so much better if it were shorter, and Jenny died. Jenny was a b***h.

    Sarah Mages
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ryo Bakura what is wrong with you? Take your meds, please.

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    #12

    Avengers

    Avengers

    The director could not stop Robert Downey Jr. from sneaking snacks behind the scenes, so he had no other choice but to make his snacking habit a part of his character. So all the scenes of Tony Stark eating are probably not scripted.

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    Hobbit Girly
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would be me if I was an actress XD

    WhatEvenIsLife
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this little tidbit about Downey. It's so relatable.

    C,C, Ramirez
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is all Great, except for ONE thing! This is "Iron Man" not the "Avengers". I understand that he does his "snackings" throughout the rest of his other movies and such, but let's give credit where credit is due, Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark in Iron Man one, the beginning of the franchise, the tip of the sword.

    Merlyn Emrys
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That bit where he;'s eating freeze dried buleberries and offers Banner some? Yeah that's just him. Unscripted munching.

    Jay
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    shame the pic is from Iron Man

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    #13

    The Princess Diaries (2001)

    The Princess Diaries (2001)

    In this film, Anne Hathaway portrayed an awkward and geeky girl who finds out she's heir apparent to the throne of Genovia. While filming a scene where the character was supposed to walk on bleachers with her friend, Anne took a pretty nasty tumble. However, it fitted so well with the clumsy character that this unscripted accident was left in the film.

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    Kaisu Rei
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's funny how accidents like these fit so well in the movie!

    Christina Sersif
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this scene was hilarious! it's awesome it wasn't scripted, but also...ouch!

    Silverfish_13
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember this scene, In my opinion it looked unscripted so I'm glad they kept it, it made it more interesting

    KarmaQueen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always wondered that part because it looked so real.

    Tahani
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was a bit about it in the bloopers of the movie! I felt bad for her but the end result looks great!

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    #14

    Django Unchained (2012)

    Django Unchained (2012)

    Leonardo DiCaprio is an excellent actor who doesn't break character even when he hurts himself. He proved that during an intense scene when he hurt his arm with a shard of glass and blood started gushing from his wound. This scene wasn't scripted and the blood was real, it was left in the final cut because of the amazing acting.

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    Misterscooter
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fact that everyone went with it is amazing.

    WhatEvenIsLife
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously - every time I read this little anecdote, it's about what a great actor Leo is, and I'm not arguing that. But no one ever mentions that Kerry Washington had some dude rubbing his own, real blood all over her face and she also stayed in character and went with it. Props. I don't know if I could have done that. I mean if nothing else, it was kind of a health hazard.

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    Ryo Bakura
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Props to Kerry Washington for not freaking out when he smeared her face with his blood.

    Kaisu Rei
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That wasn't his blood though, that was a different cut and they used fake blood. It would've been incredibly unhygienic and irresponsible to do that to another actor, so the blood in that is fake

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    KarmaQueen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why they get paid the big bucks.

    Von
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The entire production gave him a standing applause when the scene became a take. :)

    ƒιѕн
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first time I saw Leonardo was the movie Whats Eating Gilbert Grape, i seriously thought they hired a mentally ill person for the movie and was like, damn, this kids good.

    Iulia Kelly
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It wasn’t cool for him to rub his blood on his co-stars face. That was a big overstep. She doesn’t have the clout to do anything about it.

    Damara Ankrum
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agreed. I always see people praising this improv but to me the actress, Kerry did not consent to that. If I was here I would be pretty upset he just did that.

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    Tony Moon
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never was a fan of DiCaprio, but I can't fault his acting in this scene.

    Sunzilla
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did I see this movie? Somehow I don't think so. Put it on my list.

    Cat Mac
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would watch it just for Jamie Foxx. Handsome as well as talented.

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    #15

    The Silence Of The Lambs (1991)

    The Silence Of The Lambs (1991)

    In this movie, Anthony Hopkins only had 25 minutes of screen time, however, it was enough time for him to create one of the most chilling performances of all time. One of the most iconic scenes was when Dr. Hannibal Lecter is talking about his crimes with an FBI agent and starts to hiss. It was completely improvised and the reaction on Foster's face is genuine.

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    Misterscooter
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And if you believe what you read on the internet: “I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.” Great line from Silence of the Lambs everyone knows. But most people don’t realise Dr Hannibal Lecter is making a medical joke. Lecter could be treated with drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors – MAOIs. As a psychiatrist, Lecter knows this. The three things you can’t eat with MAOIs? Liver, beans, wine. Lecter is a) cracking a joke for his own amusement, and b) saying he’s not taking his meds.

    Cody Eriksen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mouth was open for like a minute after reading this.

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    Ryo Bakura
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fun fact: Human flesh does not actually go well with fava beans, and Chianti. It's best served with chili fries, and a Merlot.

    Smackiex
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A tin of baked beans and a can Pepsi does the job.

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    panda_legerdemain
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! I didn’t even realise it was just 16 min of screen time.. just superb

    Sarah Pryde
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He wasn't hissing, its what people do when they are wine tasting

    Catlady6000
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like it best in a nice stew with cornbread and a beer. Great on a snowy day

    Lu
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such a goid performance. Utterly creepy!

    Dogfacedboy1980
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Screen time just over 16 minutes on the real though.

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    #16

    Titanic (1997)

    Titanic (1997)

    The famous line "I am the king of the world" wasn't scripted, it was made up on the spot by the director. After trying several different lines, James Cameron realized that nothing was working and told Leo to just say "I am the king of the world" and really sell it. This scene became probably the most iconic part of the movie.

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    Christina Sersif
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think everyone who has ever been on a boat or a mountain top says this. You just have to.

    rena
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still seemed overly staged and cheesy.

    Hilzillah
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But still. Eeeeeeeeverybody on a ship does it or secretly wants to do it

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    First.time.in.Space
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder what the non-working lines were? "YEAH HIT ME ICEBERG.....I DARE YA..."

    Cat Mac
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did that make Kate Winslet the Queen of the World?

    Black Rose
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And this is where i fell in love with Leo.. sigh. Watched Titanic in theater for 7 times just to see him hehehehe

    Ryo Bakura
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    "I'm the king of the world!" "Off you go, d******d. You're not going to be able to fit on the door, anyway."

    #17

    The Usual Suspects (1995)

    The Usual Suspects (1995)

    The line-up scene where we see characters laughing was supposed to be a serious one. The director was angry at the actors for cracking up, but they said they couldn't keep a straight face on because one of them was farting during filming.

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    Damara Ankrum
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Proof that farts are always going to be funny lol

    Savannah Manis
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The actor closest to the camera looks like he's covering his nose with his fingers tho XD

    Ryo Bakura
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such a good movie. Shame we can't watch it anymore. K-Pax, too.

    Sarah Mages
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do you say that? Spacey's films are not denied to anyone.

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    #18

    Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind (2004)

    Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind (2004)

    During the scene where a character played by Kate Winslet disappears, the look on Jim Carrey's face is genuine. He wasn't told that Kate will disappear, so he was really trying to find her.

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    Tahani
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love this movie so much, Jim is fantastic in it!

    Ryo Bakura
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah yes, the couple fated to be together for never.

    #19

    Full Metal Jacket (1987)

    Full Metal Jacket (1987)

    R. Lee Ermey, who played Gny. Sgt. Hartman, was a real-life Parris Island Marine drill instructor during the war. At first, he was hired as a technical adviser but later was given a part in the film and improvised all training scenes himself.

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    Max L.
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reportedly he's been shouting in Kubrick face while evaluating if he was enough suitable for the part, for some long time straight (can't recall without checking if 10 or 15 minutes) when at a point Kubrick stand up and he was invited without variation in the tone to sit back down, that secured the part.

    glowworm2
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He then became forever famous as that really angry sounding guy who almost always played drill sargents.

    Ryo Bakura
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Including Sarge in Toy Story. Shame he won't be in #4.

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    Bob Beltcher
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sweetest thing I ever heard my wife say, Ermey died several months before Barbara Bush because the 1st lady needed her military escort to heaven.

    Tim Morse
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The lone were written into the script. Stanley had R Lee rattle off a bunch of lines he used in real life to Stanley's secretary.

    Orionpax75
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Story goes he really was an a*****e when he was a drill instructor.....amazing actor though! RIP

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    #20

    Dirty Dancing (1987)

    Dirty Dancing (1987)

    The scene in Dirty Dancing where Johnny and Baby are crawling towards each other on the floor wasn't scripted. They were just warming up before filming, but the director loved it, so it was kept in the film.

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    varwenea
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I miss Swayze. He was an amazing dancer and person. Imagine Ellen and Swayze dancing together during one of her interviews.

    DP von Icecream
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also the main characters Grey & Swayze apparently had an extreme dislike for each other on set.

    varwenea
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, it's true. Swayze wrote it in his memoir, that she acted all girly, giggling through scenes, and causing numerous re-takes.

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    Lu
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s how I warm up too, at the office.

    Linda Matheny
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I LOVE the movie and have watched it so many times I have it memorized. The reason being Patrick reminds me of a guy that was crazy about me but I didn't have the same feelings. Turned out he was a great guy and I should have given him a chance! The one that got away! My loss!!!!!

    Ryo Bakura
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    6 years ago

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    Nobody puts Mrs. Coulson in a corner. Except Phil Coulson. Maybe.

    HoffLensMetalHedLovesAnimalsUK
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    6 years ago

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    Never saw this either, i remember my sister watching it loads when i was a kid though, isn't he a dirty child molester anyway?

    Tahani
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A dirty child molester? What the f*ck is wrong with you??? He died years ago of cancer. No one ever said a bad word about Patrick Swayze!!!!

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    #21

    Rain Man (1988)

    Rain Man (1988)

    While filming, Dustin Hoffman accidentally passed gas, however, he and Tom Cruise made it look like it was part of the scene. Actors managed to stay in character and spontaneously created such a good scene that it became a fan favorite.

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    sunnyrei82
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was great. It totally makes sense with Hoffman's character.

    SouthernFried
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The people who downvoted your comment must not have seen the movie.

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    Syd
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://youtu.be/yXA9OIrerTs?t=64

    Linda Matheny
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it was broccoli they wouldn't have been able to keep in character. Let me outta here!

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    #22

    Scent Of A Woman (1992)

    Scent Of A Woman (1992)

    Al Pacino prepared for his part by not allowing his eyes to focus on anything. He got so good at simulating blindness, that he could barely see anything. The scene on the street, where the actor fell over a garbage can, happened by accident because of his bad vision.

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    Lululoohoo
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    tried it for a minute. eyes went wonky & got a headache.

    debrina blackmoon
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    caught myself doing that so many times...just zoning out

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    Parmeisan
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Daredevil actor Charlie C*x also went to great lengths to successfully portray a blind person, including learning to pour tea or cross the street with a blindfold. He does a fantastic job of never looking in quite the "right" place during his scenes.

    Ryo Bakura
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    6 years ago

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    Even with his cane? Was he not using it correctly?

    #23

    Fast And Furious 6 (2013)

    Fast And Furious 6 (2013)

    Do you remember one of the funniest scenes in the movie, when Roman said "Hey Mia, You better hide your baby oil" and Hobbs responded with "You better hide that big ass forehead"? Well, actor Dwayne Johnson came up with this comeback on the spot because in the script his character wasn't supposed to respond at all.

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    Ryo Bakura
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Not cool, man. I'm just tryin' to earn my paycheck." - Tyrese

    Syd
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was so good: https://youtu.be/03sY9U0xrng

    Master Markus
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    No, I don't remember because I didn't see FandF6!

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    #24

    Blade Runner (1982)

    Blade Runner (1982)

    The scene where actor Daryl Hannah runs away panicking, but along the way slips and shatters a window of the van with her elbow looks completely scripted, however, it was an accident. Turns out Hannah slipped accidentally and was taken to the hospital because she broke her elbow.

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    Tahani
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Saw a video of it, it looked painful... Poor Daryl

    Cat Mac
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She hit her not-so-funny bone.

    Max L.
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    let's hope the scenes where she flips were shot before then..

    #25

    The Wolf Of Wall Street (2013)

    The Wolf Of Wall Street (2013)

    It's probably not so surprising that cringy scene in which Matthew McConaughey is banging his chest wasn't in the script. Matthew revealed that he was doing it before each take as a relaxation technique. Leonardo DiCaprio suggested using in the scene and it fit perfectly.

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    Savant
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sound like a good relaxation technique for me.

    Bumble
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There isn't anything cringy about this scene. It is awesome.

    Andrew Keane
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cringey, that was one of the most memorable scenes in the movie and he wasn't in most of it. It fit the character perfectly.

    Ryo Bakura
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    When is McConaughey ever not cringe-inducing?

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    #26

    Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels (1998)

    Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels (1998)

    The famous scene where Nick the Greek breaks the coffee table with a juice glass wasn't scripted. In fact, it was an accident and the shocked look on the actor’s face is genuine.

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    DP von Icecream
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice! Didn't know this. Indeed that is a pretty good scene :-) I think this movie is better then Snatch or RocknRolla!

    Alex K
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's one of the best scenes ever. in fact, you re gonna have to work real hard to stay alive ,nick.

    Leon'
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awesome. I never knew this. I love this movie! I prefer it over "Snatch" quite a bit.

    Loki
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This reminds me of "Bleed magic" by i don't know how but they found me where Dallon(Weekes, lead singer) knocked over a glass and they kept in it in(it isn't very noticeable but)

    #27

    Scream (1996)

    Scream (1996)

    The line “Ah... Houston, we have a problem” which Matthew Lillard says in the scene where his character Stuart realizes that the gun is missing was improvised and not scripted.

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    FatBaby
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought he was just super crazy, but turns out it really fit his charcter

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    Dude looks like a real Norville.

    #28

    The 'Burbs (1989)

    The 'Burbs (1989)

    The scene where Tom Hanks picks up the gurney himself and throws it into the ambulance wasn't scripted, he thought of doing it that on the spot.

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    KarmaQueen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG that is such an old movie and I forgot all about that part.

    W. 5
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I LOVE it when he stumbles down the stairs...it is so funny and the look on his face is so good (yeah, I wore my VHS thin by repeating it too often!)

    Mary Venza Mosher
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the best part of the whole movie! Hilarious! A genuine Tom Hanks freak out "Take me to the hospital I sick."

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    #29

    The Other Guys (2010)

    The Other Guys (2010)

    Remember the scene where Terry says that if he were a lion and Allen were tuna, he would swim into the ocean and eat Allen? Well according to the script, Aleen wasn't supposed to respond, but the actor decided to improvise by explaining why a swimming lion is a stupid idea.

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    Ryo Bakura
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg on fine form. Movie is so underrated.

    Uwishiwasu
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such a good movie. And Will Ferrell is in it so it has to be funny

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    earringnut
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lions actually can and do swim. They don't like it the way tigers do but they can swim.

    Renny
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Watched that movie in theaters and thought I hated but couldn't stop quoting it. Now it's one of my faves. It was a slow burn to hilarity I guess.

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    #30

    American Beauty (1999)

    American Beauty (1999)

    The epic plate throwing scene in this movie was improvised. In the script, Lester Burnham throws the plate at the floor, however, Kevin Spacey decided to violently throw it into the wall right behind Thora Birch's back, landing genuine reactions from the actors in the scene.

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    Christina Sersif
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a shame he's another example of a great actor who in real life is a monster. It's like he is two different people.

    James Grey
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it is not proved. no one is guilty until the judge says so. Presumtion of innocence still exists you know.

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    Patti
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is the star of 2 of my favorite movies. Such a great actor. So disappointed

    Maria Wahrolen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is one of my favorite movies Being a great actor doesn't mean you are are a good person. Western history is full of artists who in their private lives were complete tools.

    Ryo Bakura
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    Life imitates art (sort of). Only difference between this, and real life, was his obsession with Mira Sorvino in this movie, and a 14-year-old Anthony Rapp in real life.

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