Examples include the meeting between Han Solo and Greedo in the Mos Eisley Cantina to see who shot first in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, and Sharon Stone’s titillating crossing and uncrossing of her legs in 90s favorite Basic Instinct. Many of the most paused movie scenes are well-known to movie fans.
The most paused movie scenes are also moments viewers stop to find hidden messages, marvel at the incredible special effects, or perv on the anatomy of their favorite celebrity. Many of these scenes are so outrageous or surprising that people can’t believe what they have seen and feel the need to pause the movie and make sure what they witnessed actually happened.
Ranging from blockbuster summer releases to indie horrors and erotic thrillers, there are hundreds of movies with visually stunning, eye-opening, captivating, or shocking scenes that draw people in. Throughout cinematic history, movies have delivered some of the greatest scenes ever filmed.
