5. "I just thought there would be more." From Boyhood
Patricia Arquette's final scene in Boyhood is crushing. We've seen her life through the eyes of her son, and finally we see her emotional breakdown. Her life has passed her by, and even though she has been a successful single mother and professional she can't help but be disappointed by her son's nonchalant attitude. I absolutely love the dialogue, but Patricia Arquette nails the scene. This is the scene that will win her the Oscar on February 22nd, and it couldn't be more deserved. That final line is just devastating.
4. "Mrs. H" From Nymphomaniac Vol. I
Young Joe (Stacy Martin) who seemingly can keep a large list of lovers without ramifications, finally faces the effect of her addiction. Mrs. H (Played by Uma Thurman) confronts Joe after her husband decides to leave her for Joe. Thurman rips through the scene completely unhinged. This is the peak of the film, and really is one of the most memorable scenes of the year. Thurman deserves a major film comeback for this scene. She leaves such a great impression for only six minutes in the film.
3. "Happy" from Wild
Wild is dominated by Reese Witherspoon. She owns the film from start to finish, portraying Cheryl from the teenage years to a mature and grown-up woman. The driving force behind her character's decisions are based on her love of her mother. This scene gives us everything we need to know as to why Cheryl is making this insane journey, and is so brilliantly acted by Witherspoon and the always fantastic Laura Dern. Like Thurman, Dern has limited screen-time in the film, but makes the absolute best of it and this scene is so optimistic that I can't help but love it. If only we all could spin gold out of straw like Cheryl's mother seemingly could.
2. "Agony" From Into the Woods
Two royal brothers used to getting their way, are hurt when their true loves (Cinderella and Rapunzel, respectively) are proving to be more difficult to marry than they like. The ever competing brothers hilariously steal the show as they continue to try and one-up the other, even though they are alone in the woods. Chris Pine is hilarious in this scene, but Billy Magnussen is great as he tries to impress his older brother. That final look he gives as if asking for permission to join him on the final note, is so small but makes me laugh every-time.
1. "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" from The Skeleton Twins
Trying to get his sister to cheer up from her lowest life spot yet, Milo (Bill Hader) begins a charade that Maggie (Kristen Wiig) is initially hesitant to participate in. But when she finally gives in, there isn't a more rewarding film moment in 2014.
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