A great movie fight can be the pinnacle of cinematic excitement. Who doesn't love an epic final battle? Or a one-on-one battle to the death? Or an against-all-odds fight for survival? Any way good and evil choose to duke it out, I'm always hoping they put up a good fight. This award goes out to the single best fight from any film in 2014!
Favorite Fight Nominees:
Caesar vs Koba | in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes |
 | As war breaks out between the humans and apes, the violent and rebellious Koba challenges Caesar's authority and attempts to overthrow his rule of the ape kingdom. These two apes converge atop a tower, unaware that humans have rigged it with explosives. They battle it out, ape versus ape, in an epic, climactic finale for supremacy. I hate to be the one to say it, but man, it was on like Donkey Kong! |
Shredder vs Splinter | in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles |
 | Growing up, I was obsessed with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, so seeing Shredder and Splinter finally face-off was a total dream come true for me. I loved watching these two martial arts masters go at it, and I was really impressed by how good their fight actually was. Kudos for making Splinter such a beast in battle. His fighting was kind of reminiscent of Yoda in Attack of the Clones, without feeling quite so ridiculous. |
John Wick vs Intruders | in John Wick |
 | Legendary hitman John Wick spends almost his entire movie seriously messing dudes up! For that reason, it's hard to narrow his fights down to any one particular scene, but the moment that stood out most to me was when he defended himself from the second wave of home invaders. It's the scene that first showcases John's deadly talents. Here, John is on the defensive and fighting for his life, and he's getting angry! |
Captain America vs S.t.r.i.k.e. | in Captain America: The Winter Soldier |
 | A superhero becomes surrounded by an attack squad in an elevator. Many men enter, but only one man will leave! As Captain America is cornered and outnumbered, he must rely on his quick thinking and super strength to overcome his attackers. What ensues is a tense, raucous, close-quarters battle in which Captain's allies have turned against him. It's an excellent display of Captain's fighting ability and survival instincts. |
X-Men vs Sentinels | in X-Men: Days of Future Past |
 | The remaining X-Men are living in a dark time at the start of Days of Future Past. Sentinels have exterminated mutants nearly to extinction, and the survivors are forced to send one of their own back in time to prevent this terrible fate. The battle itself is a bleak, desperate fight for survival as the X-Men are outmatched and one by one slowly succumb to their enemies. It's graphic, it's unsettling, and it's awesome! |
And the Winner Is...
Caesar Vs Koba
(Dawn of the Planet of the Apes)
Favorite Fight
We have some great candidates in this category, but there was never any doubt in my mind as to which fight reigned supreme. Watching Caesar and Koba go head-to-head in a battle to the death was one of the most engaging and rewarding movie experiences of the year. It was executed beautifully with an impeccable attention to detail. Set atop a collapsing tower, all the other apes stand back and watch as intensely as we do as an audience. Caesar is wounded, but still must overcome Koba's assault, and prove that he is still the strongest ape, as well as the rightful king.
| Tell me what you think! Do you agree or disagree? Vote for which battle is your Favorite Fight of the Year! Share your own choices in the comments below! | |
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