Most Rewatchable Scene
The ending and final five minutes
In the discussion (10)
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- The initial wager establishes the story and lands before the later encounters become excessively theatrical; the blue walls also receive praise.
- Witherspoon making faces at Sebastian in the car is nominated, though another response finds her scenes comparatively flat and blames her scene partner.
- The Colorblind escalator reunion is praised for its memorable visual and musical impact; the ensuing loss-of-virginity scene divides reactions, including amusement at its earnest exchange.
- The breakup brings unusually convincing acting from Phillippe and a strong emotional response from Witherspoon.
- Kathryn’s unexpected double-cross of Sebastian is nominated.
- Sebastian writing the letter to Witherspoon’s character is praised together with the Aimee Mann musical cue.
- The closing five minutes are the emphatic final preference: the cocaine cross, public humiliation, slow-motion reactions and final drive are considered visually enduring.
- The pool scene and Cardigans cue are nominated; Sebastian’s gift of a swimsuit is considered absurdly intimate, with disagreement about when such a gift could be welcome.
- The monogrammed backpack gift receives approval, while the sequence of gifts is uncertain and jewelry is suggested as an alternative.
- The final bathroom confrontation between the two female leads and Bittersweet Symphony complete the praised ending.