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Most Rewatchable Scene

Young Sil escaping the gas-filled enclosure is nominated; the immediate opening and lack of explanatory preamble are praised.

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  • Young Sil escaping the gas-filled enclosure is nominated; the immediate opening and lack of explanatory preamble are praised.
  • Fitch explaining the alien project to the assembled crew is nominated for efficient exposition and the female-docility exchange. — Bill Simmons
  • The burn-room escape is called fun despite questions about why the door is not opened promptly and why Madsen is not angrier. — Bill Simmons
  • Sil’s club visit, bathroom killing, and lethal French kiss at the Hollywood Hills house are nominated. — Bill Simmons
  • The bathroom murder is discussed as Sil’s literal response to a romantic threat; Robbie’s car, view, and automated home are admired.
  • Initial rooting interest in Robbie ends when he tries to prevent Sil from leaving. — Bill Simmons
  • Robbie’s threatening conduct and diabetes are both considered reasons for his death.
  • The Palisades encounter is nominated, with sympathy for the helpful man whose successful date becomes a sudden death.
  • The car chase and body-switch explosion are called fun to watch. — Bill Simmons
  • The paired sex scenes are nominated, and the Helgenberger–Madsen scene is reportedly partly improvised.
  • The dueling sex scenes at the end are called clearly the answer; Henstridge is praised for going for it.
  • The Robbie Hollywood Hills sequence receives a separate explicit favorite-scene preference. — Bill Simmons