they may have wished they’d seen it
coming but we’re sure glad they didn’t
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
movie ambushes look out for this list
we’re taking a look at the most
memorable big-screen scenes in which
combatants surprise attack their enemies
and opponents from hidden places or
areas the Chatterbox on your turn
number 10 attack on the docks Lord of
the Rings The Return of the King
next time Aragorn Gimli and Legolas
threaten your Corsair Armada
keep in mind that they’ve probably got a
trick up their sleeves for the both of
us may the best long when just before
our favorite fellowship members ambush
the heroic trio enlists the aid of a
ghost army to help win the battle of
Pellinore fields orc troops impatiently
expecting the arrival of pirate
mercenaries are amused to find the three
hodgepodge overconfident warriors but
there’s nothing better than the
terrified faces of Mordor finest as the
army of the Dead appears out of thin air
number nine North Vietnamese Army versus
the French army We Were Soldiers
move away cook the shows and we’ll
compete then don’t speak too soon
Capitan in the first scene of this
vietnam war film which takes place in
the mid-60s French colonial soldiers
find themselves very bored in the
Vietnamese countryside Putin Dale de
pute inshallah attempt a but a bit of
blood spattered on the lieutenant’s
cheek is the first indication of a
masterful ambush by the North Vietnamese
if this ever happens to you pick up your
gun not your bugle what comes next huge
explosions and gory injuries engulf us
in the slaughter as the NVA attacks from
all sides especially the derriere
number eight each assault edge of
tomorrow
it’s the near future and Earth has been
invaded by aliens
this was the ambush that crushed all
hope of humanity’s survival that is
until we learned that Tom Cruise was the
beneficiary of sweets I buy time lupin
powers ten minutes okay
then I’m killing me fine
Cruz plays an American public affairs
officer who finds himself in the middle
of a terrifying surprise attack by the
mimics a mysterious ultra intelligent
alien race
not even wicked-cool combat suits can
stave off the carnage and crews just
makes the disaster all the more
entertaining number seven nighttime
ambush platoon it’s getting pretty hairy
out here this spine-chilling intense
scene in Oliver Stone’s Vietnam war epic
shows the fresh recruit private Taylor
played by Charlie Sheen waking up on
patrol to find a sleeping night watchman
and an advancing ambush when terror
takes hold it completely paralyzes Sheen
chaotic firefights suddenly erupts
introducing him to the gruesome
realities of war ultimately the skirmish
is a failure for both sides resulting
only in death maiming and the loss of
Sheen’s innocence number six ninjas vs.
samurai The Last Samurai
bring your katana to the theater my
fellow samurai because you never know
when you’ll need it state hired ninja
assassins catch the rebellious samurai
leader katsumoto
and his village totally off guard
quickly turning a traditional key ogen
performance from sweet to blood-stained
after slaying a member of the samurai
with crossbows the ninjas confront the
remaining warriors in a battle featuring
some of the best fight choreography of
the decade the ninjas menacing
appearance Tom Cruise’s resourcefulness
and this little kids impressive bravery
make this our favorite steel clashing
face slashing ambush
number five the elevator the departed
what is this a citizen’s arrest
blowme it’s not the first setting you’d
expect for a crime dramas climax but in
proper Martin Scorsese fashion everyone
has to die somehow I massage it in the
Massachusetts State Police will they OH
in this oscar-winning thriller two cops
one undercover and one mole for the
Boston mob finally come face to face on
the roof of an abandoned building watch
what happens well what happened is this
pool would go right the off Gannett the
scene features gripping performances by
Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio as the
perpetrators and victims of a string of
ambushes just the sound of the gunshots
ringing through the building lobby its
each of these unforeseen murders
absolutely startling number four it’s a
trap Star Wars Episode six Return of the
Jedi may the force and maybe some
foresight be with you met Dana stunning
live in our favorite Star Wars ambush
The Imperials trap and outnumber the
rebel Starfleet as it assaults the now
operational Death Star forcing general
Calrissian and the fighters to pull off
some of the series wildest flying
maneuvers if their mission is to succeed
it’s a trap
this iconic scene with it’s thrilling
score memorable dialogue and nostalgia
inspiring special-effects earns a
well-deserved – number four on our list
accelerate to attack speed draw that
fire away from the cruisers copy gold
leader
number three roadside attack children of
men they won’t know if there’s a hotel
around here what’s the worst thing that
could happen on a car ride in 2027 in
this film’s version of the desperate
chaotic future a burning car blocks
Clive Owen Julianne Moore and company’s
path so oh we’re gonna make it then an
armed mob comes out of the woodwork
attacking them with all the raw terror
cinema can offer faceless bikers lodge a
bullet into Moore’s throat sending the
protagonists into hysteria the scene is
filmed in just one shot using a
specifically designed 360 degree camera
mount putting viewers in the car and
into the action
of the world
number two Sonny gets shot the Godfather
funny royalty will get you killed
especially if you have a backstabbing
conspiring brother-in-law son of a bitch
Sonny Corleone the heir to a gangster
Empire is put in the grip of a rival
families faceless henchmen when he stops
at a toll booth on route to murder his
sister’s abusive husband from the booth
door shutting to the insulting kick in
the head
Sonny’s death is simply tragic the
settings Berenice the muted symphony of
the machine gunfire and Sonny’s dying
screams make it one of the most powerful
moments in The Godfather franchise
before we unveil our top pick here are a
few honorable mentions
number one Bonnie and Clyde’s demise
Bonnie and Clyde can go home now
ending their spree of legendary bank
robberies Bonnie and Clyde are set up by
the father of one of their accomplices
jmf Boyd inhabitance Jeff Norman visit
the all too trusting Clyde pulls over to
help a stranded motorist leaving them
totally vulnerable every shot in this
scene is emotionally charged leading to
the ominous realization that something
terrible is about to happen
hops annihilate the couple making them
ride in this famous ballet of blood in a
film full of excess it’s a perfect way
to die
do you agree with our list what’s your
favorite movie ambush scene for more
entertaining top 10s published every day
be sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
coming but we’re sure glad they didn’t
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
movie ambushes look out for this list
we’re taking a look at the most
memorable big-screen scenes in which
combatants surprise attack their enemies
and opponents from hidden places or
areas the Chatterbox on your turn
number 10 attack on the docks Lord of
the Rings The Return of the King
next time Aragorn Gimli and Legolas
threaten your Corsair Armada
keep in mind that they’ve probably got a
trick up their sleeves for the both of
us may the best long when just before
our favorite fellowship members ambush
the heroic trio enlists the aid of a
ghost army to help win the battle of
Pellinore fields orc troops impatiently
expecting the arrival of pirate
mercenaries are amused to find the three
hodgepodge overconfident warriors but
there’s nothing better than the
terrified faces of Mordor finest as the
army of the Dead appears out of thin air
number nine North Vietnamese Army versus
the French army We Were Soldiers
move away cook the shows and we’ll
compete then don’t speak too soon
Capitan in the first scene of this
vietnam war film which takes place in
the mid-60s French colonial soldiers
find themselves very bored in the
Vietnamese countryside Putin Dale de
pute inshallah attempt a but a bit of
blood spattered on the lieutenant’s
cheek is the first indication of a
masterful ambush by the North Vietnamese
if this ever happens to you pick up your
gun not your bugle what comes next huge
explosions and gory injuries engulf us
in the slaughter as the NVA attacks from
all sides especially the derriere
number eight each assault edge of
tomorrow
it’s the near future and Earth has been
invaded by aliens
this was the ambush that crushed all
hope of humanity’s survival that is
until we learned that Tom Cruise was the
beneficiary of sweets I buy time lupin
powers ten minutes okay
then I’m killing me fine
Cruz plays an American public affairs
officer who finds himself in the middle
of a terrifying surprise attack by the
mimics a mysterious ultra intelligent
alien race
not even wicked-cool combat suits can
stave off the carnage and crews just
makes the disaster all the more
entertaining number seven nighttime
ambush platoon it’s getting pretty hairy
out here this spine-chilling intense
scene in Oliver Stone’s Vietnam war epic
shows the fresh recruit private Taylor
played by Charlie Sheen waking up on
patrol to find a sleeping night watchman
and an advancing ambush when terror
takes hold it completely paralyzes Sheen
chaotic firefights suddenly erupts
introducing him to the gruesome
realities of war ultimately the skirmish
is a failure for both sides resulting
only in death maiming and the loss of
Sheen’s innocence number six ninjas vs.
samurai The Last Samurai
bring your katana to the theater my
fellow samurai because you never know
when you’ll need it state hired ninja
assassins catch the rebellious samurai
leader katsumoto
and his village totally off guard
quickly turning a traditional key ogen
performance from sweet to blood-stained
after slaying a member of the samurai
with crossbows the ninjas confront the
remaining warriors in a battle featuring
some of the best fight choreography of
the decade the ninjas menacing
appearance Tom Cruise’s resourcefulness
and this little kids impressive bravery
make this our favorite steel clashing
face slashing ambush
number five the elevator the departed
what is this a citizen’s arrest
blowme it’s not the first setting you’d
expect for a crime dramas climax but in
proper Martin Scorsese fashion everyone
has to die somehow I massage it in the
Massachusetts State Police will they OH
in this oscar-winning thriller two cops
one undercover and one mole for the
Boston mob finally come face to face on
the roof of an abandoned building watch
what happens well what happened is this
pool would go right the off Gannett the
scene features gripping performances by
Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio as the
perpetrators and victims of a string of
ambushes just the sound of the gunshots
ringing through the building lobby its
each of these unforeseen murders
absolutely startling number four it’s a
trap Star Wars Episode six Return of the
Jedi may the force and maybe some
foresight be with you met Dana stunning
live in our favorite Star Wars ambush
The Imperials trap and outnumber the
rebel Starfleet as it assaults the now
operational Death Star forcing general
Calrissian and the fighters to pull off
some of the series wildest flying
maneuvers if their mission is to succeed
it’s a trap
this iconic scene with it’s thrilling
score memorable dialogue and nostalgia
inspiring special-effects earns a
well-deserved – number four on our list
accelerate to attack speed draw that
fire away from the cruisers copy gold
leader
number three roadside attack children of
men they won’t know if there’s a hotel
around here what’s the worst thing that
could happen on a car ride in 2027 in
this film’s version of the desperate
chaotic future a burning car blocks
Clive Owen Julianne Moore and company’s
path so oh we’re gonna make it then an
armed mob comes out of the woodwork
attacking them with all the raw terror
cinema can offer faceless bikers lodge a
bullet into Moore’s throat sending the
protagonists into hysteria the scene is
filmed in just one shot using a
specifically designed 360 degree camera
mount putting viewers in the car and
into the action
of the world
number two Sonny gets shot the Godfather
funny royalty will get you killed
especially if you have a backstabbing
conspiring brother-in-law son of a bitch
Sonny Corleone the heir to a gangster
Empire is put in the grip of a rival
families faceless henchmen when he stops
at a toll booth on route to murder his
sister’s abusive husband from the booth
door shutting to the insulting kick in
the head
Sonny’s death is simply tragic the
settings Berenice the muted symphony of
the machine gunfire and Sonny’s dying
screams make it one of the most powerful
moments in The Godfather franchise
before we unveil our top pick here are a
few honorable mentions
number one Bonnie and Clyde’s demise
Bonnie and Clyde can go home now
ending their spree of legendary bank
robberies Bonnie and Clyde are set up by
the father of one of their accomplices
jmf Boyd inhabitance Jeff Norman visit
the all too trusting Clyde pulls over to
help a stranded motorist leaving them
totally vulnerable every shot in this
scene is emotionally charged leading to
the ominous realization that something
terrible is about to happen
hops annihilate the couple making them
ride in this famous ballet of blood in a
film full of excess it’s a perfect way
to die
do you agree with our list what’s your
favorite movie ambush scene for more
entertaining top 10s published every day
be sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
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