35 of the Most Paused Movie Scenes in Hollywood History

Some of the most jaw-dropping moments in movies can happen so quickly that you simply have to pause to understand exactly what's happening. Blink at the following paused movie scenes and you might miss them!

It has to be, without a doubt, one of the most iconic and provocative shots in all of movie history. Sharon Stone certainly stole headlines for her performance in 1992's Basic Instinct. However, this scene ultimately overshadowed the entire movie and for obvious reasons. It's amazing how many people failed to finish the movie because they paused on this scene.

Zootopia is one of the cutest and funniest animated films of the last 10 years. Judy Hopps is a rabbit who joins the police force and makes it against the odds. Many viewers paused for this cute added detail. Everyone went crazy for these hilarious animal-based puns on popular bands, from Fleetwook Yak, Fur Fighters, and Guns'n'Rodents, to Kanine West and Hyena Gomez. Some of them sound better than the original names, so well played, Disney, well played!

Reddit users spotted an amazing easter egg in Captain America: The Winter Soldier that prompted them to pause and share notes. In one of the first scenes, Captain America is making a list of things to catch up on now he's awake. The list actually changes depending on which country the movie is shown in! Reddit user DavinderB compiled screenshots to show the slight differences in perspective around the world. The lists are from (clockwise from top left): USA, South Korea, UK, Russia.

For keen-eyed Stanley Kubrick fans, the film Passengers drops some serious easter eggs referring to The Shining. Director Morten Tyldum is apparently a huge fan of Kubrick and wanted to let the world know it through his set design. For starters, the robot-bartender bears a striking resemblance to the bartender from The Shining, complete with waistcoat and bow-tie. The carpet in the ship's bar is also very similar to the hallway carpet in the Overlook Hotel. Good spot!