* The opening shot, which establishes the isolation of the Nostromo and the vastness of space.
* The shot of the creature bursting out of Kane's chest.
* The final shot, which shows Ripley escaping in the Narcissus with the creature attached to the outside of the ship.
Blade Runner (1982)
* The opening shot, which establishes the dystopian future of Los Angeles.
* The shot of Roy Batty's death, which is a beautiful and haunting image of a man who is both powerful and fragile.
* The final shot, which shows Deckard and Rachel driving away from the city, leaving the viewer to wonder what the future holds for them.
Thelma & Louise (1991)
* The opening shot, which shows Thelma and Louise driving through the desert, singing along to the radio.
* The shot of Thelma and Louise holding hands as they drive off the cliff, which is a powerful image of friendship and rebellion.
* The final shot, which shows Thelma and Louise's car exploding in the desert, leaving the viewer to wonder what happened to them.
Gladiator (2000)
* The opening shot, which shows Maximus Decimus Meridius leading his army into battle.
* The shot of Maximus fighting the tiger in the arena.
* The final shot, which shows Maximus dying in the arms of his son, is a poignant and moving image of a man who has finally found peace.
Black Hawk Down (2001)
* The opening shot, which shows the American soldiers landing in Somalia.
* The shot of the soldiers fighting their way through the streets of Mogadishu.
* The final shot, which shows the soldiers being evacuated from Somalia, is a powerful and sobering image of the cost of war.
Prometheus (2012)
* The opening shot, which shows the Engineers creating life on Earth.
* The shot of the Engineers sacrificing themselves to destroy their creation.
* The final shot, which shows Elizabeth Shaw and David leaving LV-223, is a tantalizing glimpse of what is to come in the next film in the Alien franchise.
The Martian (2015)
* The opening shot, which shows Mark Watney floating through space after being left behind on Mars.
* The shot of Watney growing potatoes in the Martian soil.
* The final shot, which shows Watney being rescued from Mars, is a triumphant and uplifting image of human perseverance.
All the Money in the World (2017)
* The opening shot, which shows the Getty family's mansion in Los Angeles.
* The shot of John Paul Getty III being kidnapped.
* The final shot, which shows John Paul Getty III being reunited with his family, is a heartwarming and satisfying conclusion to the film.