Movie locations around the world part 5

This is part 5 of my quest for finding movie locations around the world. Left images are from the actual films and to the right are my visits to the spots.

You may also be interested in Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9 and Part 10.

Once Upon a Time in America (1984)

Once Upon a Time in America: Dumbo, Brooklyn

Sergio Leone’s epic final film is set in New York city, where arguably the most iconic shot is from the Brooklyn side. The intersection of Water St and Washington St has a nice view of the Manhattan Bridge between the old brick warehouses.

John Wick (2014)

John Wick: Bethesda Fountain, New York

Every man and woman with a gun in New York city is out to get John Wick (Keanu Reeves), but it comes with a price. In the end, Ms Perkins learns what it means to cross the rules of The Continental.

John Wick 2 (2017)

John Wick 2: Bethesda Fountain, New York

The same location as the ending of the first film can also be seen in the final scene of John Wich chapter 2, where John have a chat with Winston Scott (Ian McShane).

John Wick 2: Brooklyn Bridge, New York

John even finds the time to casually walk across the Brooklyn Bridge to Manhattan.

X-Men First Class (2011)

X-Men First Class: Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC

Magneto (Michael Fassbender) and Xavier (James McAvoy) enjoy sitting on the hard stairs of Lincoln Memorial…

X-Men First Class: Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC

…but the view at sunset is totally worth it. Of course I had to sit in the same place as Magneto did.

The Adjustment Bureau (2011)

The Adjustment Bureau: Brooklyn Bridge park, New York

The Adjustment Bureau has scenes all over New York city. Here David Norris (Matt Damon) is holding a speech at the ferry stop next to East River, just by the Brooklyn Bridge.

The Adjustment Bureau: Top of the rock, New York

Norris and Elise Sellas (Emily Blunt) finally end up at the roof of Rockefeller Center. It’s usually crowded by tourists, so don’t expect it to be empty as in the movie.

Spectre (2015)

Spectre: Whitehall, London

In what could be the quintessential Bond scene, James Bond (Daniel Craig) drives down an eerily quiet Whitehall with Madeleine (Léa Seydoux) in his old trusty Aston Martin DB5.

When Harry Met Sally (1989)

When Harry Met Sally: Katz’s Delicatessen, New York

The classic romantic comedy with Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) and Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) have scenes all over New York. The most famous location from the movie has been decorated with a sign hanging from the roof, stating “Where Harry Met Sally… Hope you have what she had! Enjoy!”.

When Harry Met Sally: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The couple can also be seen at a lot of iconic NYC locations, such as the Egyptian section at The Met.

Notting Hill (1999)

Notting Hill: Portobello Road, London

Being included in a major movie can be a mixed blessing. Today the area around Portobello Road is total mayhem with epicenter being around the bookshop building that was frequently seen in the film.

Notting Hill: Westbourne Park Road, London

The infamous “blue door” where William (Hugh Grant) lived is also crowded. It’s very easy to find, just look for a horde of selfie sticks.

The Avengers (2012)

The Avengers: Bethesda Terrace, New York

The Avengers assemble one final time at the terrace overlooking Bethesda fountain. Here we have Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), Captain America (Chris Evans), The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr) admiring the clouds.

Knight and Day (2010)

Knight and Day: Linzer Gasse, Salzburg

Salzburg serves as the backdrop for a large portion of the film Knight and Day from 2010. June Havens (Cameron Diaz) follows Roy Miller (Tom Cruise) along the narrow alleys Linzer Gasse and Platzl, until she runs down these stairs in the end.

Argo (2012)

Argo: Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

Argo has a few scenes in Istanbul. Here Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) is having a meeting inside the Hagia Sophia, an impressive masterpiece of Byzantine architecture.

Battleship Potemkin (1925)

Battleship Potemkin: Odessa Steps, Odessa

The famous scene where the Cossacks fire upon the civilians, who flee down the imposing steps in Odessa towards the waterfront.

Yes Man (2008)

Yes Man: Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles

Griffith Observatory can be seen in several movies. Not even Jim Carrey couldn’t stay away from the scenery.

Spider-Man 3 (2007)

Spider-Man 3: Bow Bridge, New York

Few heroes are as connected to New York city as Spiderman. In the third one, Spiderman (Tobey Maguire) meets up with Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst) on the Bow Bridge in Central Park.

Kickboxer (1989)

Kickboxer: Wat Pho, Bangkok

In yet another awkward scene, Kurt Sloane (Jean-Claude Van Damme) walks around Bangkok, passing by the Reclining Buddha inside the Wat Pho temple complex.