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Tom Holland deserves an award for when Peter was trapped under the rubble in Spider-Man: Homecoming.
We asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us which sad Marvel moments showcase how incredible the MCU actors are. Here are some of the best responses:
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1. First, in Thor, when Loki found out that he wasn't a true Asgardian and confronted Odin, and even though it was his first MCU movie, Tom Hiddleston proved to be one of the best actors.
Marvel
"The raw emotion that Tom Hiddleston gave in this scene was amazing and it went from heartbreak to anger effortlessly."
2. In Avengers: Endgame, when Pepper put on a brave face when Tony was dying, and Gwyneth Paltrow just delivered during this scene.
Marvel
"For me, it has to be this scene in Endgame. It’s a small moment, but it’s powerful. Gwyneth Paltrow gave such an amazing and heartbreaking performance. I get emotional even thinking about her acting during this scene!"
3. In Black Panther, when Killmonger told T'Challa where to bury him after their fight, thus allowing Michael B. Jordan to prove he played one of the best and most complex MCU villains.
Marvel
"When Michael B. Jordan said, 'Just bury me in the ocean with my ancestors,' it gave me chills and still does."
4. In Spider-Man: Homecoming, when Peter was trapped under the rubble, which led to an awardworthy performance from Tom Holland.
Sony / Marvel
"This scene absolutely destroyed me in theaters. It was also so moving how Peter was able to remind himself of his strength and perseverance in order to save himself. Tom Holland really showed his talent right from the start."
5. In The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, when Bucky realized he was free of Hydra's control, and Sebastian Stan gave one of his best performances.
Marvel / Disney+
"The fact that Sebastian Stan didn't get an Emmy nomination for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier is a crime against humanity. The Wakanda scene is legit some of the best acting I've ever seen in my entire life, and he was just so good throughout the show. He's severely underrated."
6. In Avengers: Infinity War, when Wanda heartbreakingly had to kill Vision in order to destroy the Mind Stone, and Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany showed us how brilliant they are together.
Marvel
"Definitely Wanda having to kill Vision. I feel like she didn’t get much attention before WandaVision, but Elizabeth Olsen has always been such a phenomenal actor. She's so expressive and brings so much to this role."
7. In Avengers: Endgame, when Scott returned from the Quantum Realm five years later, which led to one of Paul Rudd's most heartbreaking moments ever.
Marvel
"Paul Rudd conveys so much emotion with the simple line, 'You're so big.' This was such an emotional scene in a film filled with so many emotional moments."
8. In Black Widow, when Yelena visited Natasha's grave, and Florence Pugh performed this moment so perfectly, as only she could.
Marvel
"Florence Pugh did such a wonderful job portraying Yelena throughout the movie, but this scene hurts the most."
9. In Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., when Fitz was operating on Daisy as Leopold, and Ian de Caestecker proved to be the emotional heart at the center of the series.
ABC / Marvel
"His acting in this scene (and the entire episode) was UNREAL."
10. In Avengers: Endgame, when Natasha sacrificed herself on Vormir so Clint wouldn't have to, and Scarlett Johansson was simply amazing in this scene.
Marvel
"Scarlett Johansson's acting during Black Widow's death scene was extraordinary. In her final moments, Natasha was obviously scared, but trying to comfort Clint at the same time. Her emotion was incredible. It moves me to tears every time!"
11. In Iron Man 3, when Tony had several panic attack, and Robert Downey Jr. was able to convey them in an honest way.
Marvel
"RDJ did a great job portraying Tony's panic attacks, and seeing such a powerful character go through the same things as me was really inspiring."
12. In Captain America: Civil War, when Steve attended Peggy's funeral, and Chris Evans broke down in tears.
Marvel
"Chris Evans' acting is phenomenal here. You can feel the heartbreak Steve is going through in those scenes!"
13. In Captain America: The Winter Soldier, when Steve told Bucky to "finish it" while they were fighting, and Chris Evans demonstrated why he will always be the greatest Captain America.
Marvel
"Not only does Chris have a great performance here, but Bucky's face in return broke my heart."
14. In Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, when Yondu died after saving Peter from his father, and Michael Rooker made literally everyone in the movie theater weep.
Marvel
"It conveyed so much emotion, the acting was phenomenal, and the music just tied it all together. For a movie that runs on a lot of humor, it was so impactful to have this sad moment, and, being honest — I cried a little."
15. In Avengers: Age of Ultron, when Wanda broke down after Pietro died, and Elizabeth Olsen said so much without saying a single word.
Marvel
"Honestly, any Wanda scene could win an award, but I think the most powerful one was when Pietro was shot and Wanda’s power killed almost all of Ultron’s minions. It really shows how powerful she is, and how much she loved him. Elizabeth Olsen continues to be amazing."
16. In Black Panther, when T'Challa reunited with his father in the ancestral plane, and Chadwick Boseman showcased his dynamic range as an actor.
Marvel
"Chadwick was such an amazing actor in every movie he was in. It is still just so freaking sad that he is gone."
17. In Avengers: Infinity War, when Gamora realized that Thanos was about to sacrifice her on Vormir, and Zoe Saldana gifted us with this wordless heartbreak.
Marvel
"Zoe Saldana brought so much to this role, especially during this moment and all of Infinity War."
18. In Avengers: Infinity War, when Peter was dusted and begged Tony to let him stay, and this was just one of many times Tom Holland's crying face made us sob.
Marvel
"When Peter was about to get dusted and he was crying to Tony, it was so genuine. It reminded you that Peter is supposed to be a child and he reacts the way a scared kid would. It was one of those moments where Marvel made their characters realistic and relatable. Also, Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland are just astonishing together."
19. In Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., when the team said goodbye to Bobbi and Hunter with a "spy's goodbye," and Adrianne Palicki and Nick Blood broke us just by nodding their heads.
Marvel / ABC
"The 'spy’s goodbye' is even worse since no one could talk to them, and for all they knew that would be the last time they ever saw them."
20. In WandaVision, when Wanda described to Vision how her grief is like drowning over and over again, and not to sound like a broken record, but Elizabeth Olsen crushed it.
Marvel / Disney+
"I know people usually mention when Vision said, 'What is grief, if not love persevering,' but what really got to me during that scene was how Wanda described her grief as merciless and drowning her. It was such an accurate and well-written portrayal of grief. Also, seeing how Vision was the one person there for her when she was at her worst just broke me. We all could use a Vision during tough times."
21. In The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, when Sam wiped the blood off the shield, and Anthony Mackie's pain spoke volumes.
Marvel / Disney+
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22. In The Avengers, when Bruce reveals that he tried to kill himself shortly after he became the Hulk for the first time, which might be one of Mark Ruffalo's best performances in the MCU.
Marvel
"Literally no one talks about the fact that Bruce just admitted to attempting suicide. That moment always breaks my heart, but no one acknowledges it."
23. In Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., when Daisy said goodbye to Coulson before he died at the end of Season 5, and it's just another reason why Chloe Bennet and Clark Gregg deserve more praise for their work on this show.
Marvel / ABC
"When Daisy knew it was the last time she would ever see him because he was dying, it broke me. When Coulson tells her he's so proud of her, I cried. It was such a sweet moment, and it really showed how much of a father figure he was to her."
24. In Avengers: Endgame, when Thor got to see his mom alive again, and Chris Hemsworth showed how powerful it can be to just hold tears in your eyes.
Marvel
"Thor struggles throughout Endgame and getting to see his mom again was such a happy-sad moment. Chris did a great job conveying years of hurt in a single scene, while still trying to be comedic."
25. In Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, when Drax told Mantis about his family and Mantis sensed his sadness — this scene proved how amazing Pom Klementieff is.
Marvel
"When the tears immediately start streaming from her eyes? No one? Just me? Okie doke."
26. In Avengers: Infinity War, when Okoye watched as T'Challa was dusted right in front of her, and Danai Gurira was able to convey so much pain and loss.
Marvel
"Even on The Walking Dead, Danai just knew how to make audiences cry, and she continues to do it in the MCU. This is such a small moment in the grand scheme of the movie, but man, it hurts."
27. And finally, in Spider-Man: Far From Home, when Happy saw Peter working on his new Spider-Man suit after they both opened up about losing Tony, and Jon Favreau just knew how to make everyone emotional with a single look.
Marvel / Sony
We can't fit everyone into one post, so what other MCU actors have such great performance, it made sad scenes more emotional? Tell us in the comments below!
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