Best single punch in a movie?

Draven · 07-30-07, 11:21 AM

You know what I'm talking about - the villian is standing there, thinking he's got the upper hand. The hero balls his fist, rears back and lays him out with one triumphant blow!

I was watching Wedding Crashers again this weekend and, I have to say, Vince Vaughn knocking Bradley Cooper on his ass not only looks extremely painful, but is an extremely satisfying moment all around.

So what's your favorite single punch?

JPRaup · 07-30-07, 11:23 AM

Snatch

/thread

dick_grayson · 07-30-07, 11:25 AM

George McFly to Biff Tannen

Randy Miller III · 07-30-07, 11:26 AM

Friday, even though the "good guy" gets KTFO.

Turd Ferguson · 07-30-07, 11:28 AM

Rocky knocking down Apollo Creed out of nowhere in the first film. The punch is at the 4:00 mark:

Giantrobo · 07-30-07, 11:33 AM

This year: Optimus Prime's close up slo mo uppercut causing Bonecrusher's optical sensors to bug out and his face to distort.

Cardiac161 · 07-30-07, 11:39 AM

James Cameron's The Abyss:

During the tense fight between Navy Seal Coffey (Biehn) & oil-rig driller Bud (Harris) where it was quite obvious who's gonna get his ass kicked, Bud's friend sneaks up behind Coffey and gives him a wallop of a punch.

dick_grayson · 07-30-07, 11:44 AM

What's Love Got To Do With It

tee-hee

Rockmjd23 · 07-30-07, 11:52 AM

NSFW

Artman · 07-30-07, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cardiac161

James Cameron's The Abyss:

Ya beat me to it. Great moment in the film.

starman9000 · 07-30-07, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dick_grayson

George McFly to Biff Tannen

My first thought too.

Charlie Goose · 07-30-07, 12:05 PM

The Abyss and McFly were my first two thoughts.

I see nobody has yet mentioned Will Smith decking an alien in Independence Day.

dick_grayson · 07-30-07, 12:17 PM

also, the one in the beginning of Way of the Gun to Sarah Silverman was pretty good.

Draven · 07-30-07, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dick_grayson

also, the one in the beginning of Way of the Gun to Sarah Silverman was pretty good.

I need to watch that movie again - I own it but have only watched it once.

PopcornTreeCt · 07-30-07, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dick_grayson

George McFly to Biff Tannen

Agreed. Because it means so much more than just a punch.

Groucho · 07-30-07, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dick_grayson

also, the one in the beginning of Way of the Gun to Sarah Silverman was pretty good.

That was hilarious, just because it was so unexpected.

Too bad the rest of the movie sucked.

Obey The D · 07-30-07, 01:31 PM

Begin at the 1:40 remaining mark:

Geofferson · 07-30-07, 01:35 PM

I always liked the one in Die Hard

"Did you get that...?"

CharlieK · 07-30-07, 01:37 PM

Ronnie Dobbs · 07-30-07, 01:39 PM

Dude the punch in Raging Bull is so brutal its amazing.

Obey The D · 07-30-07, 01:39 PM

I didn't even need to hit play. As soon as I saw the horse I knew what was coming.

Hiro11 · 07-30-07, 01:45 PM

....annnd CharlieK stole my answer...

Others:

Gary Busey decking James Woods in "Point Break" ("respect for my elders")

Adam Goldberg in "Dazed and Confused" (who, to be fair, then proceeds directly to getting his ass kicked by the punchee)

KillerCannibal · 07-30-07, 01:50 PM

Friday the 13th part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan

Jason vs. Token

Shannon Nutt · 07-30-07, 02:06 PM

I've always loved the punch that introduces Harrison Ford in "Last Crusade":

Young Indy gives Cross of Coranado back to tomb raider.

"You lost today kid, but that doesn't mean you have to like it".

Tomb raider puts hat on Young Indy as he lowers his head.

Head raised up to reveal Harrison Ford Indy in 1938.

Harrison smiles at camera.

THWAP! Gets slugged across face.

JumpCutz · 07-30-07, 02:40 PM

Not from a movie but she lands a pretty solid smack...

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Draven DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rosemount, MN Posts: 10,795	Best single punch in a movie? You know what I'm talking about - the villian is standing there, thinking he's got the upper hand. The hero balls his fist, rears back and lays him out with one triumphant blow! I was watching Wedding Crashers again this weekend and, I have to say, Vince Vaughn knocking Bradley Cooper on his ass not only looks extremely painful, but is an extremely satisfying moment all around. So what's your favorite single punch? __________________ XBL GamerTag: Draven Sinclair PSN: DravenSinclair Last edited by Draven; 07-30-07 at 11:24 AM.

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dick_grayson DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lyon Estates Posts: 10,487	also, the one in the beginning of Way of the Gun to Sarah Silverman was pretty good.

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Shannon Nutt DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 6,791	I've always loved the punch that introduces Harrison Ford in "Last Crusade": Young Indy gives Cross of Coranado back to tomb raider. "You lost today kid, but that doesn't mean you have to like it". Tomb raider puts hat on Young Indy as he lowers his head. Head raised up to reveal Harrison Ford Indy in 1938. Harrison smiles at camera. THWAP! Gets slugged across face.

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