21 Brilliant Acting Moments That Took You By Surprise

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21 Brilliant Acting Moments That Took You By Surprise
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The Fellowship of the Ring

LORD THE OF RINGS THE FELLOWSHIP RING When Gandalf ask Frodo to take a look at his ring after throwing it into the fire to test if it's the one owned by Sauron himself, we see the wizard's face for 6 seconds and notice: A relieved sigh when Frodo confirms
21 Brilliant Acting Moments That Took You By Surprise

Fury

21 Brilliant Acting Moments That Took You By Surprise

Memoirs of a Geisha

21 Brilliant Acting Moments That Took You By Surprise
In one of the final scenes of Good Will Hunting, there's a heartbreaking look on Ben Affleck's face when he realises his friend is gone- CRACKEDCON It's feeting, but for me it showed Affleck as perhaps a better actor than we'd given him credit for, and helps sell the character's
21 Brilliant Acting Moments That Took You By Surprise
Roathwe In 1984's Red Dawn, Jed (Patrick Swayze), after seeing his friends die, finally begins to crack. Initially tough, PTSD begins taking a serious toll on him. When he breaks down, it's hard to watch. It's gripping, gritty, raw... ...and so damned real.

Breaking Bad

Br reaking 35 Bad 56 Jesse is still reeling over the death of his girlfriend when he asks his rehab group leader: Did you ever really hurt someone? The leader reveals how his addiction led to the death of his own child. Jere Burns doesn't overemphasize his emotions; rather, he

Greg Kinnear

As Good AS It Gets CRuN Greg Kinnear's acting is brilliant in the scene where he endures a vicious rant from Jack Nicholson's character. We really see someone internally crumbling while trying to appear brave on the outside.
21 Brilliant Acting Moments That Took You By Surprise

The World’s End

21 Brilliant Acting Moments That Took You By Surprise
21 Brilliant Acting Moments That Took You By Surprise

The Last Jedi

21 Brilliant Acting Moments That Took You By Surprise
21 Brilliant Acting Moments That Took You By Surprise
21 Brilliant Acting Moments That Took You By Surprise
21 Brilliant Acting Moments That Took You By Surprise
21 Brilliant Acting Moments That Took You By Surprise

Woody Harrelson

21 Brilliant Acting Moments That Took You By Surprise
21 Brilliant Acting Moments That Took You By Surprise
21 Brilliant Acting Moments That Took You By Surprise
21 Brilliant Acting Moments That Took You By Surprise
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