Top 10 Laser Gun Movie Battles
Where would we be without these staples of science fiction warfare? Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the Top 10 Laser Gun Movie Battles. For this list, we're looking at the best or most memorable big screen battle scenes involving laser guns. For it to count as a battle, there must be at least two people fighting each other, and, this should go without saying, but both sides need to be using laser guns at some point.
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Top 10 Laser Gun Movie Battles
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Where would we be without these staples of science fiction warfare? Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today, we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Laser Gun Movie Battles. For this list, we’re looking at the best or most memorable big screen battle scenes involving laser guns. For it to count as a battle, there must be at least two people fighting each other, and, this should go without saying, but both sides need to be using laser guns at some point. We’re also excluding spaceship and light saber battles and limiting it to only one battle per film, though you may see more than one battle per franchise.
#10: The Battle of New York “The Avengers” (2012)
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In the Battle of New York, Loki opens a portal in the sky unleashing the alien Chitauri on the population of the city, and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes fight back. The attackers carry devastating blasters of their own, but they are no match for Iron Man’s repulsors, not to mention his wrist-mounted lasers. And then there’s Black widow’s uncanny ability to commandeer enemy weapons. One million against six… the aliens never really stood a chance.
#9: Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Lasers “Robot Jox” (1990)
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Years before “Pacific Rim” took giant fighting robots to a whole new level, “Robot Jox” deployed some epic Rock’em Sock’em style action! In a post-apocalyptic future, countries settle their disputes the old fashioned way: by sending two warriors into a one-on-one battle, only inside giant mechanical robots. When the film’s protagonist, Achilles, takes on one of his greatest foes, the two heat up the battle by firing laser cannons at each other.
#8: Hawkmen Attack “Flash Gordon” (1980)
Look! Hawkmen with laser guns are attacking a giant manned rocket, set to the music of Queen! No, you’re not having an acid flashback, that’s actually a plot point from “Flash Gordon.” When the war rocket Ajax is dispatched against Flash, the forces of Ming get more than they bargained for from the Hawkmen army. The winged, laser-gun wielding soldiers attack the rocket, and what ensues can only be described as pure epicness. And that soundtrack? Awesome!
#7: Arctic Blast “G.I. Joe: The Movie” (1987)
Bigger was the name of the game for this feature length “G.I. Joe” movie. Although the intro battle is the perfect blend of hyper macho-ism and ‘80s cartoon corniness, we had to go with the film’s first real battle, when Cobra forces try to take the Broadcast Energy Transmitter, or BET, in this icy setting, and the Joes defend it with all the vigor they can muster. The sound effects are a marvel in and of themselves. Seriously, just look at this! God, we miss the ‘80s!
#6: Zando-Zan Duel “The Last Starfighter” (1984)
It’s not every day that earning a high score on a video game gets you selected to become a chosen warrior to defend the galaxy from an incoming invasion. So needless to say, when this happens to the teenaged Alex Rogan, he is more than a little reluctant to accept, and returns to Earth, only to be followed by an alien assassin. When Alex and his duplicate are attacked, his mentor comes to his rescue in an all-out laser firefight. Although not ending on the brightest moment, the battle is a reminder to Alex that danger is closer to home than he thought.
#5: Marines in the Stratosphere “Moonraker” (1979)
James Bond movies have taken some weird sci-fi-type turns, for better or worse, but only one has provided such a great setting for a laser battle. An evil genius, Drax, wants to wipe out the Earth’s population from a space station in order to breed a perfect race of humans, and as Bond works to destroy the station from within, American Marines attack from the outside. It’s all-out space warfare with the fate of the world in the balance.
#4: Showdown on Kronos “Star Trek Into Darkness” (2013)
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2009’s “Star Trek” made phasers cool again, but not as cool as this. In pursuit of a murderous criminal, Kirk, Spock, and Uhura find themselves surrounded on the Klingon home world. As Klingons aren’t big talkers, negotiations fail. Right when the shit hits the fan though, the mysterious killer intervenes on behalf of the heroes. The battle is intense, brutal, and awesome, but answers fewer questions than it creates, and makes only one thing clear to the Enterprise Crew… this man is dangerous. Understatement of the year, right?
#3: Rise of the Clones “Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones” (2002)
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This “Star Wars” entry gave audiences two very important things: an origin story for the anonymous white soldiers, and one of the series’ largest ground battles. Commanded by Master Yoda himself, the clone army swoops in to rescue the Jedi from the massive Droid army. Battling across the coarse landscape of Geonosis, the clones flex their strength, and audiences get a glimpse of the might that will become the Empire.
#2: A Dark Future “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” (1991)
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When the first “Terminator” film was released in 1984, James Cameron showed us what he could do with special effects with his first effort. But years later, when he made a follow up, he didn’t hesitate to really show off. The opening sequence of the “Terminator” sequel is a flash-forward to post-nuclear war in which the machines do battle with the surviving humans. The battle showcases not only the terrifying nature of the terminators, but also the strength of the humans that fight against them. Before we blast away with our top pick, we have one honorable mention. - Nice Move “Titan A.E.” (2000)
#1: Battle of the Blockade Runner “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” (1977)
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Topping our list is the first battle from the first film in the franchise, as rebels defend Princess Leia’s ship from imperial forces. The scene set the tone for the epic space opera, which in turn became a pop culture icon. In spite of its age, new fans and die hards alike still get excited about this battle. From the creaking metal as the spaceship is captured to the sparkling door, to the first ever glimpses of Storm Troopers and Darth Vader, this battle is pretty perfect. Do you agree with our list? What laser gun battle is your favorite? For more entertaining top 10s published every day, be sure to subscribe to WatchMojo.com.
