Lights, Camera, Karaoke: Memorable Movie Moments on the Mic
Karaoke nights at bars are always a hit, allowing people to showcase their inner singing talents and have a great time. Movies often capture the excitement of karaoke scenes, like the standout performance in Project Hail Mary where Sandra Hüller impresses with a rendition of a Harry Styles hit. To celebrate such moments, here's a selection of some of the best karaoke scenes in movies.
In Like Father, Kristen Bell and Kelsey Grammer's characters bond over karaoke on a cruise ship, delivering a show-stopping performance of Styx's "Come Sail Away." Anna Kendrick's character in Up in the Air finds solace in karaoke after a breakup, singing Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time" on a boat. Seth Rogen, Anthony Mackie, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt bring holiday cheer with a fun karaoke performance of Run-D.M.C's "Christmas in Hollis" in The Night Before.
Duets, starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Huey Lewis, revolves around karaoke competitions and features a memorable rendition of Smokey Robinson's "Cruisin'." Blue Velvet's haunting karaoke scene with Dean Stockwell performing Roy Orbison's "In Dreams" adds a chilling touch to the film. Crossroads sees Britney Spears' character breaking out of her shell with a powerful karaoke performance of "I Love Rock 'n' Roll."
Ted, a comedy about a talking teddy bear, features a hilarious karaoke scene with Ted singing Hootie and the Blowfish's "Only Wanna Be With You." Saltburn showcases a karaoke moment with a sardonic twist as Barry Keoghan sings the Pet Shop Boys' "Rent." Booksmart's karaoke scene to Alanis Morrisette's "You Oughta Know" adds a bold and empowering touch to the film.
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer features a suspenseful karaoke scene with Jennifer Love Hewitt singing "I Will Survive." My Best Friend's Wedding sees Cameron Diaz's character bravely performing "I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself" at a karaoke bar. The Cable Guy's unsettling karaoke party with Jim Carrey singing Jefferson Starship's "Somebody to Love" adds a dark and twisted element to the film.
Bridget Jones's Diary sets the tone with a cringe-worthy karaoke performance of Badfinger's "Without You," showcasing Renée Zellweger's character's endearing clumsiness. These karaoke scenes in movies capture the joy, heartbreak, and humor that come with belting out a tune in front of an audience. So, warm up your vocal cords and get ready to sing along with these memorable movie moments.