The latest TCM poll has revealed that the ‘Big Mistake’ scene in 'Pretty Woman' is the nation’s favourite all-time movie moment. The iconic scene shows Vivian - played by Julia Roberts - gloriously exacting revenge on a snooty sales assistant on Hollywood’s Rodeo Drive. The 1990 film shot Julia Roberts to fame and A-list star status. Roberts went on to win a golden globe and received an Oscar nomination for her unforgettable role as Vivian.

Revealing a colourful insight into the country’s favourite film scenes, the poll – conducted to launch our very own ‘Capture Your Classic’ competition – has shown that scenes featuring passion, suspense, eccentricity and escapism are what Brits seek in a memorable movie moment. Vivian’s decadent shopping spree provides the ultimate in film escapism during the current credit crunch!

The top five film scenes chosen in the nationwide survey are:

Pretty Woman – ‘Big mistake, huge!” (starring Julia Roberts / Richard Gere)
When Harry Met Sally – Ohh yes yes yes! (starring Meg Ryan / Billy Crystal)
The Shining – ‘Here’s Johnny’ (starring Jack Nicholson)
The Terminator – ‘I’ll be back’ (starring Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Withnail  & I – ‘Finest wines in humanity’  (starring Richard. E. Grant)

We're now inviting you to recreate famous movie scenes in our ‘Capture Your Classic’ competition, to win a trip to Los Angeles with £1,000 spending money and access to the TCM Film Festival.

Go to the TCM Capture Your Classic page for more information.

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