Slow motion is one of the oldest (and still best!) tricks in the filmmaker’s playbook. Slowing down the action at precisely the right moment can add gravitas and drama to an important scene. 

Here,  CineFix presents some of our favorite serious and not-so-serious slow-mo scenes.

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