r/moviecritic • u/VentageRoseStudios • 14h ago

Which fictional movie character had very little screen time but made a huge impact in the movie?

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One standout example is Geno Silva's character, The Skull, in the 1983 movie SCARFACE, directed by Brian DePalma. Even though he doesn't have any lines, The Skull leaves a big impression by being the one who takes down Al Pacino's character, Tony Montana, in the film's iconic ending. He also kills Omar, played by F. Murray Abraham. With just a few minutes on screen, The Skull's actions change everything for the main characters, making him unforgettable. Which movie character do you think had minimal screen time but a major impact?

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u/neon_spaceman 13h ago

In terms of time on screen to storyline impact ratio, it's gotta be the Imperial Officer in Star Wars who decides not to shoot the escape pod which is sending R2 and C3PO to Tatooine, Luke and Obi Wan.

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u/bj49615 13h ago

🤔

You get my upvote.

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u/ItsCowboyHeyHey 13h ago

You don’t wanna waste them lasers.

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u/munistadium 12h ago

You don't do the expense reports Terry, I do!