19 iconic Movie/TV Show scenes that are completely improvised

Modified Jan 20, 2025 10:54 ET

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) | Image Source: New Line Cinema

17. Dr. Malcolm’s Laugh – Jurassic Park (1993)

Jurassic Park (1993) | Image Source: Universal Pictures

Jeff Goldblum's peculiar, contagious laughter as Dr. Ian Malcolm on the helicopter ride in Jurassic Park was ad-libbed. The strange laugh that seemed to marry scientific curiosity with awkward humor wasn't in the script but spoke to Malcolm's eccentric, unpredictable character. Goldblum later recalled the laugh as an impulsive choice, which so perfectly captured the eccentric chaos theorist. The moment was simultaneously bizarre and comedic, quickly going viral among the fans, with the meme surfacing long afterward. It would be the smallest improvisation Goldblum does that leaves such a deep footprint on the character.