Movie locations around the world part 5

Welcome to 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 and Part 9.

Contents: Once Upon a Time in America, John Wick, John Wick 2, The Avengers, The Adjustment Bureau, Spectre, X-Men First Class, When Harry Met Sally, Home Alone 2, National Treasure, Notting Hill, Yes Man, Spider-Man 3, Kickboxer

Once Upon a Time in America (1984)

Once Upon a Time in America scene, Dumbo, Brooklyn

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.

The Avengers (2012)

Avengers scene, Bethesda Terrace, New York

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), Mark Ruffalo (The Hulk) and Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr) admiring the clouds.

The Adjustment Bureau (2011)

The Adjustment Bureau scene, Brooklyn Bridge park, New York

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 scene, Top of the rock, New York

The Adjustment Bureau: Top of the rock, New York

David Norris (Matt Damon) 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.

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.

X-Men First Class (2011)

X-Men First Class scene, Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC

X-Men First Class: Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC

Magneto (Michael Fassbender) and Professor X (James McAvoy) also 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.

When Harry Met Sally (1989)

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

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 scene, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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.

Home Alone 2 (1992)

Home Alone 2 scene, Gapstow Bridge, New York

Home Alone 2: Gapstow Bridge, New York

Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) meets up with the “pigeon lady” (Brenda Fricker) near Gapstow Bridge in a cold Central Park.

National Treasure (2004)

National Treasure scene, White House, Washington DC

National Treasure: White House, Washington DC

Benjamin Franklin Gates (Nicolas Cage) and the rest of the gang from National Treasure make sure to be visible all over the capital while planning their secret heist. First posing at the White House…

National Treasure scene, Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC

National Treasure: Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC

They have a discussion on the steps leading up to Lincoln Memorial at the western end of The Mall.

National Treasure scene, Library of Congress, Washington DC

National Treasure: Library of Congress, Washington DC

They even visit the Main Reading Room of Library of Congress. Quite a tour of DC.

Notting Hill (1999)

Notting Hill scene, Portobello Road, London

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 scene, Westbourne Park Road, London

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 an army of selfie sticks.

Yes Man (2008)

Yes Man scene, Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles

Yes Man: Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles

Not even Jim Carrey couldn’t stay away from the scenery.

Spider-Man 3 (2007)

Spider-Man 3 scene, Bow Bridge, New York

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.

Kickboxer (1989)

Kickboxer: Wat Pho, Bangkok

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