July 6 was International Kissing Day. And to commemorate that, we've gathered 19 scenes showing you just how powerful a kiss can be when used in a movie setting. It can set the tone for the whole movie, or it can be the moment where we've all been waiting for. Other times, it can make our hearts flutter. Either way, never underestimate the power of a kiss. Check it out:

1. It hooks us in.


2. It's filled with passion.


3. It sets the tone of every wonderful beginning.


4. It connects people in all the good ways we want it to.


5. You'll go through anything just to express it.


6. It can be friendly.


7. It is the most powerful way we show love for someone.


8. We love how it makes the air smell of romance.


9. Even with an unlikely love story.


10. It can cause jealousy.


11. But more importantly, it brings us all closer together.


12. First kisses are the most memorable.


13. It reminds us that being in love is a nice feeling to have.


14. And what we're fighting for.


15. Did Ryan Gosling kiss Emma Stone better than Andrew Garfield?


16. It creates massive fans in a love story.


17. It can make dreams come true.


18. First love. True love.


19. Forever love.