Top 10 Shocking What Have I Done Scenes in Movies
The sudden shock of realization that a character has done something terrible in a move, often accompanied by the line "What have I done?" WatchMojo presents the Top 10 What Have I Done Scenes in Movies? But what will take the top spot on our list? The tragic ending to the mist, Nicholson's detonation in Bridge on the River Kwai, or the final moments in The Graduate that are accompanied by Simon and Garfunkel? Watch to find out!Watch on WatchMojo: http://www.WatchMojo.com
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10: Jack Skellington Jacks Christmas “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (1993)
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Jack, you had good intentions, just bad execution. It’s so sad to see Jack Skellington’s Christmas dreams literally come crashing down. With his curiosity oozing, he worked so hard to give everyone a joyous Christmas, and as he lies here, heartbroken, he realizes he’s only caused madness. It’s just such a gloomy sight: a skeleton crying in a cemetery, desperately trying to figure out where he went wrong. Jack just wanted to make people happy for once, but instead he turned the most wholesome day of the year into - you guessed it - a nightmare. Jack, maybe next time you should refrain from kidnapping the big guy in red and gifting vampire teddy bears to kiddies. Just some friendly advice.
#9: Snow Globe Murder “Unfaithful” (2002)
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A moment of regret in a film about an affair? Who woulda seen that one coming? Edward discovers that his wife is having an affair with a 27-year-old used book salesman, so he decides to confront the adulterer at his apartment. However, when Edward finds the anniversary gift he gave his wife in her lover’s home, his blind rage causes him to smash the younger man’s head with it. The scene feels so real: the camera shakes, Edward shakes, Paul shakes, the camera gets blurry, Ed gets sweaty – in short, it’s tough to watch. He looks so remorseful, knowing that this is something he’ll have to cover up for the rest of his life. We’re thinking some sharp words may’ve sufficed…
#8: Peter Hits Mary Jane “Spider-Man 3” (2007)
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Uncle Ben warned you about things like this, Pete; with great power comes great remorse… or something like that. An alien symbiote has latched onto the web slinger, and it’s transforming Peter Parker into a new man – but not in a good way. His new-found temper causes Peter to accidentally hit his one true love, and his face afterwards mirrors how he looked when he saw Uncle Ben die. However, it’s the look of disappointment on Mary Jane’s face that helps the formerly cocky Peter discover what he’s become. Betcha won’t be dancing down the street with such confidence now, will ya Pete? Let’s hope you swing back into the classic red and blue suit ASAP…
#7: Darth Vader’s ‘No!’ “Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith” (2005)
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We all know Darth Vader – you know, that guy who’s possibly the greatest cinematic villain of all time? Well, before Darth, there was Anakin. We see the path young Master Skywalker takes to become his evil alter ego, eventually being butchered and burned alive on the lava flows of Mustafar. But, even then, the first thing the newly-helmeted Darth Vader asks is if his wife is okay. See? Even after being swayed to the dark side, he’s still a loving husband! Well, sorry Darth but you are not gonna like the answer… As Palpatine reveals Padmé’s fate to Vader, Vader demonstrates his remorse by unleashing a painful and unforgettable cry. No turning back from the dark side now.
#6: Ava Dupes Caleb “ex_machina” (2015)
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Can’t we all agree it’s time to stop trusting robots? Especially the really pretty ones? Caleb knows Ava’s a robot; he’s just trying to decide whether her artificial intelligence is advanced enough to make him forget that fact. We’re led to believe that Ava actually cares for Caleb, but in reality, she’s using him to escape. We feel for him because he seems so nice and innocent, but once Ava’s free, we can see that she’s not messing around. Caleb’s left hammering at the window from the wrong side, and we know he’s not going anywhere. What did he get himself into? And how will he get himself out? It’s your classic “I loved that robot, but she completely duped me” scenario.
#5: The Grinch’s Heart Grows “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) Uh, how do we have TWO characters impersonating Santa and ruining Christmas on this list? In this scene, the Grinch realizes that, while he might have stolen all the Whos’ packages, boxes and bags, Christmas is really all about spending time with loved ones. The surprised look on his face as he makes this revelation demonstrates that he’s capable not only of positive emotions, but also of redemption. Of course, while his heart is growing three sizes, the present-filled sleigh is sliding further and further off the side of Mount Crumpit, causing the Grinch to have his “what have I done?” moment. His transformation of baddie to goodie is impressive; saving Cindy and Santa’s sleigh is equally so.
#4: William Murdoch Loses It “Titanic” (1997) The sinking of the RMS Titanic was one of the deadliest commercial peacetime maritime disasters in recent memory. Being the officer in charge of the bridge when the Titanic collided with the infamous iceberg is not great for the old résumé. However, as hard as it is to imagine, things get even worse for First Officer William Murdoch amid all the pandemonium on the ship, as he hastily shoots two passengers who were just trying to get to a lifeboat. We truly feel the fear, the cold and the panic these passengers must have experienced, and we see the instant regret and unbearable guilt on Murdoch’s face. He then decides that, for him, there’s only one way to be saved.
#3: Lt. Col. Nicholson Detonates “The Bridge on the River Kwai” (1957)
This one comes right down to the wire. As a ranking officer in a group of British POWs during WWII, Lieutenant Colonel Nicholson takes it upon himself to see that his men build an impressive bridge – not for the Japanese, but for the British, as a symbol of their diligence and resourcefulness. However, this causes him to lose sight of the bigger picture, and when he discovers that Allied forces are trying to destroy his bridge; he initially tries to stop them. But ultimately, in a beautiful and powerful moment, Nicholson asks himself the question of the day, painfully realizing the consequences of what he’s trying to accomplish and redeeming himself in his final moments by standing up for what he truly believes in.
#2: The Bus to Nowhere “The Graduate” (1967)
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What’s great about this scene is that it all happens so fast: Benjamin rushes to the church to save Elaine from a lifetime of potential unhappiness. She makes the split-second decision to leave with him, and we race with the characters as they escape her wedding and catch a bus just in time. Where’s the bus headed? Where are these characters headed? We don’t know, and neither do they. The couple doesn’t talk or look at each other; it’s nothing but half-smiles and empty gazes into the distance while they sit in silence. Though neither character outwardly admits regret, the music that plays while they think about their choice implies it, making this an interesting and thought-provoking ending. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions: - Queen Elsa Is Imprisoned “Frozen” (2013) - Sarah’s Assassination Attempt “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” (1991) - Boromir, Frodo and the Ring “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001)
#1: David Shoots His Son “The Mist” (2007)
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This is one of those gut-wrenching, “scream at the screen” moments. A mist has rolled into town, and with it it’s brought otherworldly, tentacle monsters. Deciding that death-by-gun is better than death-by-monster, David Drayton puts his fellow survivors out of their misery – including his own 8-year-old son. As the four gunshots sound, we reluctantly agree that David’s choice to save his son from the unknown horrors of the mist was the right one – unfortunately, he’s left without a bullet for himself, so David is left alone with his decision. He leaves the car, emerges into the quiet, grey surroundings, and we expect for him to be snatched up by the mist. But David Drayton finds something even worse: rescue was just seconds away. Do you agree with our list? What are your favorite What Have I Done Scenes in Movies? For more entertaining Top 10s published daily, be sure to subscribe to WatchMojo.com.
