It’s still one of the best movie endings I have ever seen in theaters, and the perfect use of saving the title for the film’s final shot. Like many entries on this list, it’s only a “dud” moment if you take it out of context. Still, the movie itself is very goofy and ridiculous, so it’s a hilarious way to incorporate the title into the dialogue. Where do I begin? The shot zooms in on Matt Damon’s face for him to deliver the title of the movie in a Boston accent. It’s so silly, while also very much Martin Scorsese’s style. Something about it just doesn’t work for me, and almost feels forced. I blame the terrifying realism of the plane crash scene for this being placed in the “dud” section. The way the scene builds, and both characters realize they have a shot to pull off an impossible mission, makes this line drop flawlessly executed. They say the movie title in other moments throughout this series, but none comes close to this impeccably scripted moment. I’d make this one my top pick if the Bride had looked into the camera and said, “I’m going to kill Bill…Volume 2.” (lol) This line might be the best “movie title within a movie” quote. The entire essay works so wonderfully that there was no better way to end this film than with those final words. Also, Hugo Weaving’s delivery for every line is tremendous (not just in this movie specifically, but during his acting career in general). From start to finish, this scene is uncomfortable to watch, and the use of the movie title is superb. Not for the faint of heart, but a memorable use of saying the movie within the movie. A dud on this list, but A-tier in my heart.
