10+ Movie Moments That Were Incredibly Smart

When Jenny was a child, she would pray to God to turn her into a bird so that she could "fly far, far away" from her father.

While she tragically died at the end, her presence wasn't gone completely.

He also saw a flock of birds when he went to visit Jenny's grave.

Such sweet symbolism.

"Starting with the infamous cup of water ripples, then the leg of the goat and finally when the rex breaks thru the fence and roars. You knew the movie started right there." - Redditor dstat81

Once you get past all the blood and gruesome horror, you'll realize that this film is actually a psychological masterpiece.

"It wouldn't have worked anywhere near as well in a purely linear format, and there's a lot to be said for how the writer was able to hold it all together." - Redditor oh_my_god_brunette_a

"Hugh Grant's character walks through the street market and the seasons change, indicating the passage of time, as he walks. If you watch closely, the pregnant woman at the beginning is holding a baby at the end." - Redditor FalstaffsMind

This smart movie swept the 2020 Oscars for a reason.

While the rich housewife said that rain was such a blessing, it was a different reality for the poor family who came home to find their subbasement submerged in water.

"He freezes a blaster bolt and holds it in mid-air for over a minute while focusing on Po! You forget he's even holding it until he's walking away and let's it go. Easily the coolest introduction of a villain I've ever seen while demonstrating how powerful he is (or is capable of being)." - Redditor TanneriteMight

This movie is truly a cinematic masterpiece. There are a lot of clever details you may have missed, but the smartest was when Red left the prison.

When he did, the camera angle was from the outside.

But when Brooks left the prison, the camera followed him to signify how he still felt like a prisoner.

This foreshadowing proved true later when he struggled to adjust to life outside prison.

"The sounds and effects made it feel like you were there in the scene, experiencing what the protagonist was" - Redditor acompletesmeghead

The docking sequence was also soo nerve-wracking.

"When Joel initially wants the procedure done, he still remembers all those fights he had with Clementine. As the procedure is being done though, he changes his mind.... because he has forgotten all the horrible things he hated about her!" - Redditor LanAkou

"Ending scene in the Truman Show where he has reached the barriers of the show's set and says Good morning, and in case I don't see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night!" - Redditor Ismokeseaweed

"It is smart to test the blood, then they realize maybe outing the monster while some of them are tied to chairs was not so smart. Great scene and movie." - Redditor Oberon_Swanson

"You go in thinking it'll be just another action movie with every kill being overdramatized. Nope, kills tons of people without a passing glance. God. I love John Wick." - Redditor HypeForTheHypeGod

"When Fletcher asks what he's doing, and sounds genuinely concerned, but he just keeps playing, you realize he's finally done it. He's finally become the player he's supposed to be. I will never not get chills." - Redditor TheManInsideMe

"It sets the tone for the entire movie perfectly, long drawn out seemingly pleasant scenes, underscored by nervous tension, and punctuated by short bursts of almost over glorified violence." - Redditor im_not_a_crook

When Cobb goes to enjoy some time with his family, the top he leaves is spinning on the table.

Since the camera fades to black, we don't know if it fell (reality) or spun forever (dream).

You are never given a definite answer, which is why you are left wondering if the entire film was real or just a dream.

There are still so many different opinions on the ending!

This just goes to show the sheer amount of detail that went into this movie.

You'll want to watch it again and again to catch everything.