The best movie kisses.. ever

I was watching a movie with my friend last night. This movie was fairly mediocre; except it had the most amazing kissing scene ever. And it got me thinking about screen kisses; and, being as cool as I am, I decided to compile a list of them. Not in order or anything; just a collection of my personal favourites.

The Girl Next Door



This is the best movie kiss, ever, ever, ever. The way Emile Hirsch runs up to Elisha Cuthbert, pushes the other guy out of the way and just kisses her like he totally means it absolutely kills me. I don't know a girl who wouldn't want a kiss exactly like that. Everything about it is perfect, not least of all the music (David Gray, who I love, expecially that song!) and the look on her face when he kisses her. And I love the whole swinging angle thing- reminiscent of Vertigo, no? I'm sorry that this is taped from a TV but it's the best version I could find on YouTube. Enjoy- I certainly did.

My Blueberry Nights



This is defined as an 'art' movie, so I guess this is an 'art' kiss; in that case, give me some art kisses please? I've always had a weak spot for Jude Law, which definately helps; but I love the shots interspersed with the gorgeous upside-down kiss (way better than the Spiderman one) of blueberry pie (watch the film. It's like a theme.. oh, it's hard to explain, but isn't it beautiful?)Who knew Norah Jones was such a good actress, too?

Cruel Intentions



Ignore, if you will, the infamous lesbian kiss. This has to be one of the best kisses/sex scenes in history. It is so, so, so beautiful, with beautiful music and beautiful acting and real, frank chemistry between two actors who eventualy married. I'd acutally say maybe this kiss ties with The Girl Next Door as my favourite- please, watch this clip and appreciate how beautifully, perfectly done it all is.

The Notebook



I know it's cliché to like this movie- it's so mainstream now-but this kiss had to be in the list because it really is amazing. To be kissed in the pourng rain- a dream of any girl, no? I love the way the anger turns into pure indiluted passion between two people who are in a very bittersweet form of love. Just a beautiful movie and a classic kiss.

Rear Window



Hitchcock knew how to do a movie kiss, that's for sure. I'm not even sure what it is about this clip that strikes me so much. Maybe it's just how stunning Grace Kelly is. Maybe it's the way the footage is filmed to give it a dreamlike quality. Maybe it's the sleuth half-smile that comes on James Stewart's face when he sees Grace in front of him. I don't know, but it makes for one of the best kisses in history.

A Cinderella Story



Again, a thoroughly mediocre movie gives way to a beautiful, beautiful kiss. The music is probably what clinches it for me (I love Jimmy Eat World) but Chad Michael Murray might have something to do with it. I hate Hilary Duff, so she knocks some points off, but then the rain (ending a drought in the movie) makes up for it. It's maybe a bit thick and frothy; but in a good way. Honest.

Brokeback Mountain



Some people hold unmitigated grudges aganst films demonstrating same sex relationships. Well, not me. This is one of the most fantastically stunning movies I have ever seen in my life, and one of the tenderest love stories. I've never cared more about two characters, and the cinematography of this kiss is beyond amazing. The awkwardness is there, but firmly hand in hand with something deeper: two straight men who are hopelessly in love. Jake Gyllenhaal and the late Heath Ledger at their absolute finest.

Gone With The Wind



Often considered the best movie of all time, Gone With The Wind is famous for its' kisses between Rhett and Scarlett, and you can see why. The thing is, this kiss is romantic at the same time as being exactly the opposite. Clark Gable's strength and forcefulness domintate the screen as much as Vivien Leigh's defiance to make for a very interesting Hollywood kiss between two of the most attractive people who ever lived.

The Last Kiss



I LOVE the dialogue before this kiss. I love the delicacy that Braff touches Bilson with. I love how this is one of the only movies in the world that you actually want the affair to win out over the girlfriend- don't get me wrong, Jacinda Barrett was amazing and all, but really, Kim and Michael just needed to be together. I adore Kim; she's exactly the sort of wayward, free spirited beauty that I'd love to be, but this looseness is coupled by an endearing vulnerability and a need to be cared for. Such a good movie!

Never Been Kissed



This is one of the best atmospheric screen kisses I've ever seen. The tension at first, the tears in Josie's eyes; she thinks Sam isn't going to come and she thinks she's lost him for good. The tears well up and she thinks it's over. Until the cheering erupts and there he is; he runs into the middle of the field and kisses her in the most romantic way I've ever known. All this, and to a soundtrack of the Beach Boys? What more could you want? (BTW: the credits from the end of the movie are tagged onto the end of this video. It's really annoying.)