Frodo’s wrenching cry of “No” at the Bridge of Khazad-dûm opens up a montage I put together of similar cries in movies.
Until almost the end, the video features persons who are powerless, except to say No.
Near the end I’ve included a few ironic No’s, however, from persons who merely think they are out of choices. They proceed in that false spirit to use the power they do have, with consequences.
Frodo’s cry — or rather Elijah Wood’s, because it’s not in the book — is iconic. But my personal favorite among these segments might be that of Pharaoh, staying No to God once last time at the Red Sea.
SPOILERS for:
Star Wars
Star Trek
Lord of the Rings
Timeless
Indiana Jones
Harry Potter
King Kong
The Lion King
Dances With Wolves
Avengers Endgame
Gladiator
Toy Story
Romeo and Juliet
Les Miserables
Wonder Woman
Titanic
Speed
Jane Eyre
War of the Worlds (2005)
Back to the Future
The Untouchables
The Prince of Egypt
Superman
ET The Extra Terrestrial
Spider-Man