--- description: From Chris Pratt's moving speech to Ryan Reynolds' sex joke title: The 5 Best Moments From the MTV Movie Awards image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- * [Entertainment](/section/entertainment/) ## Entertainment Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # The 5 Best Moments From the MTV Movie Awards  by [Eliana Dockterman](/author/eliana-dockterman/)  ## Eliana Dockterman Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Correspondent Apr 11, 2016 3:10 AM CUT  by [Eliana Dockterman](/author/eliana-dockterman/)  ## Eliana Dockterman Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Correspondent Apr 11, 2016 3:10 AM CUT The [MTV Movie Awards](http://time.com/4287993/mtv-movie-awards-red-carpet-photos/ "undefined") usually serve as one long commercial for [upcoming blockbuster films](http://time.com/4154301/most-anticipated-movies-2016/ "undefined"), and this year’s ceremony was no exception. Hosted by [Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson](http://time.com/3957627/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-cut-snl-sketch/ "undefined") and [Kevin Hart](http://time.com/3823293/kevin-hart-2015-time-100/ "undefined"), stars of _Central Intelligence,_ the actual awards are inconsequential enough that MTV announced the 2016 winners before the show even aired. ([See all the honorees here](http://time.com/4287745/mtv-movie-awards-winners-2016/ "undefined").) But that doesn’t mean the show is not without its small delights, like the charming Melissa McCarthy or a sneak peek of our eagerly anticipated return to the wizarding world. We watched so you didn’t have to: Here were the best moments from the show. [See Celebrities Walk the Red Carpet at the MTV Movie Awards](http://time.com/4287993/mtv-movie-awards-red-carpet-photos/ "undefined") ### Chris Pratt paying homage to the action heroes who came before him  Actor Chris Pratt accepts Best Action Performance for 'Jurassic World' onstage during the 2016 MTV Movie Awards. Kevork Djansezian—Getty Images Ever the humble hero, [Chris Pratt](http://time.com/collection/2015-time-100/ "undefined") rattled off a long list of actors who paved the way for him to become the swaggering star of [_Jurassic World_](http://time.com/4071857/jurassic-world-honest-trailer/ "undefined") and [_Guardians of the Galaxy_](http://time.com/4227295/guardians-of-the-galaxy-suicide-squad/ "undefined") that we know and love while accepting the award for Best Action Performance. Included on his list: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Harrison Ford, Jackie Chan, Jason Statham, Liam Neeson, Eric Roberts, Anthony Mackie and host Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. ### Ryan Reynold’s R-rated joke  Ryan Reynolds onstage during the 2016 MTV Movie Awards Jeff Kravitz—2016 Jeff Kravitz The best joke of the night goes to [Ryan Reynolds](http://time.com/4288051/salt-n-pepa-ryan-reynolds-mtv-movie-awards/ "undefined"). Upon receiving his Golden Popcorn for Best Comedic Performance, the [_Deadpool_](http://time.com/4219431/review-ryan-reynolds-deadpool/ "undefined") star was able to make light of his sex life with wife, actress Blake Lively. “I want to thank my wife, Blake,” he said. “Everything I do is to make her laugh. Especially the sex.” ### A not-so-dour _Suicide Squad_ trailer > [](https://twitter.com/SuicideSquadUK/status/719344015485718530) After critics asked of [_Batman v. Superman_](http://time.com/4276119/batman-v-superman-marvel-dc-comics/ "undefined"), “[Why so serious?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F%5F5dP%5F83O7o "undefined")” fans started to get nervous about _Suicide Squad_. The [first trailer](http://time.com/4186403/suicide-squad-first-official-trailer-new-watch/ "undefined") for the upcoming _Batman_ spinoff sure looked like a lot of fun—but let’s face it, having “Bohemian Rhapsody” playing in the background could make spackling a wall seem like a blast. So it’s a relief to see Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) cracking jokes in the new _Suicide Squad_ trailer that [premiered during the show](http://time.com/4288039/suicide-squad-footage-mtv-movie-awards/ "undefined"). We also got a look at Batfleck chasing after the Joker. Hopefully the Dark Knight will nab his bad guy—maybe that will [cheer Affleck up](http://time.com/4271943/sad-ben-affleck-batman-v-superman-reviews/ "undefined"). ### Hearing that _Harry Potter_ music again We can’t help ourselves: we’re suckers for [Hedwig’s Theme](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTXBLyp7%5FDw "undefined"). And could they have picked anyone more charming than [Eddie Redmayne](http://time.com/4099501/jk-rowling-harry-potter-spinoff-fantastic-beasts/ "undefined") to lead us back into J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world? And we finally get to see the [magical community in America](http://time.com/4249113/j-k-rowling-new-stories-history-of-magic-in-north-america/ "undefined")! You hear that, American children? Your owls could still be coming after all. ### Melissa McCarthy honors a long line of funny ladies  Melissa McCarthy onstage during the 2016 MTV Movie Awards at Warner Bros. Studios on April 9, 2016 in Burbank, California. MTV Movie Awards airs April 10, 2016 at 8pm ET/PT. Jason Kempin—Getty Images McCarthy made history as the first woman to win MTV’s Comedic Genius Award. (Yes, it did take that long.) After crowd-surfing her way to the stage, the _Bridesmaids_ and _Spy_ star honored the funny women who have come before her. “I may be the first woman to receive this award, but I am certainly not the first one to deserve it,” McCarthy said during her acceptance speech. “I’m a walking human patchwork of all the funny women I have loved and studied over the years.” She cited Lucille Ball, Julia Louis Dreyfus, and Whoopi Goldberg, among others. 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