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* ''WesternAnimation/TotalDramaIsland'' has one juxtaposing the Screaming Gophers' well co-ordinated teamwork as they build their team's hot tub with the Killer Bass' conflicts and problems as they try to build theirs.

* In ''Film/TheGodfather'', [[LifeDeathJuxtaposition a christening is contrasted with a series of hits on rival mob bosses]].

* In ''Film/TheGodfather'', a christening is contrasted with a series of hits on rival mob bosses.

** ''Film/{{October}}'', about the RedOctober revolution of 1917, takes a dim view of religion in accordance with Communist doctrine. The "masks of the gods" sequence contrasts Russian Orthodox icons with Buddhist statues and pagan carvings, suggesting that all religions are the same.

Can be applied to another montage; in particular, a {{Good|TimesMontage}} and SadTimesMontage, an ATeamMontage, and a TrainingMontage. The MontageOut is partly built on this.

Can be applied to another montage; in particular, a {{Good|TimesMontage}} and SadTimesMontage, an ATeamMontage, and a TrainingMontage. The MedleyExit (aka MontageOut) is partly built on this.

Can be applied to another montage; in particular, a [[GoodTimesMontage Good]] and SadTimesMontage, an ATeamMontage, and a TrainingMontage. The MedleyExit (aka MontageOut) is partly built on this.

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** Used again in the first episode of the second series, when the team are shown going about their business before another day at community service begins: Alisha and Curtis gently tease one another; Kelly mourns [[spoiler: Nathan's]] death; Simon returns to his upstairs hideaway to mourn [[spoiler: Sally's]] death- for good measure, [[spoiler: he's got her body stored in a freezer in this same hideout.]] And all throughout this montage, a figure in a black jumpsuit, mask and hood is seen dashing across rooftops towards the community centre...

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* ''The Way Ahead'' (1944). Two retired veterans are griping about how easy soldiers have it [[WorldWarII these days]], against a montage of those soldiers slogging through a tough assault course.

* ''The Way Ahead'' (1944). Two retired veterans are griping about how easy soldiers have it [[WorldWarII these days]], against a montage of those same soldiers slogging through a tough assault course.

* ''The Way Ahead'' (1944). Two retired veterans are griping about how easy soldiers have it these days, against a montage of those same soldiers slogging through a tough assault course.

* ''Series/{{Supernatural}}''. "Free To Be You And Me" has one, juxtaposing the temporarily separated Dean and Sam, with Dean doing his usual business of icing monsters intercut with Sam's attempts to hold down a normal job and life. In "Exile on Main Street", Dean has done the same, and scenes of his normal life are intercut with flashbacks.

* The "Savages" musical number in ''Disney/{{Pocahontas}}'' showing the Colonists and the Natives preparing to go to war against each other, with emphasis on the irony of the two sides being similar when each side sings about how the other side is not like them.

* The first episode of ''Series/AgentCarter'' shows Peggy Carter making coffee and getting dressed in 1947 peacetime, intercut with scenes from ''Film/CaptainAmericaTheFirstAvenger'' of her kicking ass and taking names during World War II. This sets up the theme of how Peggy is [[YouGetMeCoffee stuck doing mundane tasks]] now the war is over and women are expected to StayInTheKitchen.

* The season 4 episode of ''Series/HouseOfCardsUS'' that introduces Republican presidential nominee [[Creator/JoelKinnaman Will Conway]] uses this trope to contrast him from series protagonist and Democratic presidential nominee [[Creator/KevinSpacey Frank Underwood]]. Conway enjoys spirited “good morning” sex on the bathroom counter with Hannah, while Frank stands alone in front of a bathroom vanity filled with recovery medications as Claire peeks in from a cautious distance. After the quickie with his spouse, Conway goofs around with one of his adorable moppet children; meanwhile, a subdued Frank discusses with Claire the importance of staying focused on their political agenda instead of worrying about their personal relationship.

* ''BreathOfFire IV'' have the contrasting experiences of both Ryu and his counterpart, Fou-lu.

* ''TeamAmericaWorldPolice'': The "Montage" sequence, which is mainly a TrainingMontage, also features the BigBad's preparations to complete his evil scheme.

* ''RockyIII'': The opening montage explicitly contrasts Rocky's rich lifestyle with Clubber Lang's rough and tumble rise to the top.
* ''Rocky IV'': The TrainingMontage was all about this: Rocky's rustic TrainingFromHell is contrasted with Ivan Drago's super-scientific and soulless training regimen. This helps define the difference between the two fighters: Rocky has heart, while Drago is empty.

* ''TheKarateKid'' has a battle montage contrasting Daniel's style -- tentative, but growing in confidence -- with the Cobra Kai's ruthless and calculated style.

* ''Series/{{Supernatural}}'' 5x03 has one, juxtaposing the temporarily separated Dean and Sam, with Dean doing his usual business of icing monsters intercut with Sam's attempts to hold down a normal job and life.

* ''Film/TheMechanic'' (2011). Arthur Bishop and Steve [=McKenna=] using a variety of automatic weapons and a Barrett fifty-calibre rifle on an improvised firing range are alternated with scenes of Steve's daily routine with his chihuahua, which is meant to set up the interest of Steve's first target, a ManlyGay hitman who likes young men with cute dogs.

* ''{{Misfits}}'':

* ''Film/TheMechanic'' (2011). Arthur Bishop and Steve [=McKenna=] using a variety of automatic weapons and a Barrett fifty-calibre rifle on an improvised firing range are alternated with scenes of Steve's daily routine with his cute dog, which is meant to set up the interest of Steve's first target, a ManlyGay hitman who likes young men with cute dogs.

* ''Film/TheMechanic'' (2011). Arthur Bishop and Steve McKenna using a variety of automatic weapons and a Barrett fifty-calibre rifle on an improvised firing range are alternated with scenes of Steve's daily routine with his cute dog, which is meant to set up the interest of Steve's first target, a ManlyGay hitman who likes young men with cute dogs.

* ''Film/{{Titanic}}'' cuts between scenes of the fun and raucous party in steerage and the boring rich folks sitting around gossiping over brandy and cigars.

* ''DrHorriblesSingAlongBlog'': The song "So They Say" juxtaposes Captain Hammer and Dr. Horrible as they gear up for the events of Act 3.

* Creator/SergeiEisenstein was a master at this. ''Film/{{Strike}}'' contrasts the simple meal of the workers' families dining together happily, with the rich fancy meal of their angry, evil boss who dines alone.