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The best opening scene in a film ever?

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Gilltthepill · Yesterday 16:10

I’ve just watched the opening scene to Spike Lee’s film Do the Right Thing. It was so mesmerising at the time on the big screen and unexpected (over 30 years ago now) - Rosie Perez was great and Fight the Power was an awesome track. I put it on top volume.

Whats your favourite opening scene?

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PermanentTemporary · Yesterday 17:27

I still jump at the opening of All The President’s Men even though I know what’s coming and have seen it 100 times. It says so much in a few seconds. But then I think the entire film is perfect in every frame.

Wenttoaweddingonamonday · Yesterday 17:37

Any of you fucking pricks move and I’ll execute every mother fucking last one of ya

tanstaafl · Yesterday 17:38

Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

BrazilBalls · Yesterday 17:39

Jaws

Gotback · Yesterday 17:42

Sunset Boulevard

ErrolTheDragon · Yesterday 17:47

anotherdaytosmile · Yesterday 17:09

Bond films do good openers

The one where he’s being chased on skis, goes off the cliff and then a Union Jack parachute opens is the most memorable imo. (As in it’s the only one I can remember at the moment though they’re usually fun)

BauhausOfEliott · Yesterday 17:49

PermanentTemporary · Yesterday 17:27

I still jump at the opening of All The President’s Men even though I know what’s coming and have seen it 100 times. It says so much in a few seconds. But then I think the entire film is perfect in every frame.

It's absolutely one of the best films of all time.

Even the typeface they used for the opening credits is perfect.

The book is also brilliant.

AppropriateAdult · Yesterday 17:58

Oh God, that Cliffhanger opening traumatised me when I saw it as a child Shock It’s a great movie though!

Pallisers · Yesterday 18:03

Another vote for Cliffhanger. The thing is you completely don't expect it Whereas in Jaws you know from the start (and the title) that a shark is going to eat someone.

Griever · Yesterday 18:04

piscofrisco · Yesterday 17:15

Saving Private Ryan

This

Seadragonusgiganticusmaximus · Yesterday 18:06

Pandorea · Yesterday 17:12

The opening scene of Once Upon a Time in The West takes some beating

“Looks like we’re shy one horse”

”You brought two too many”

Superscared · Yesterday 18:06

Ghost Ship

NeartoNewquay · Yesterday 18:08

Sound of Music obviously! Can't beat a bit of Julie Andrews singing on a mountain top ❤️

rubyslippers · Yesterday 18:09

UP
yes it’s a children’s film but the first time i watched it i sobbed so much I couldn’t watch the rest of the film
phenomenal

bluecitygirl · Yesterday 18:10

FASDE1517 · Yesterday 17:04

Up!

I was coming to say Up as well as the beginning was beautiful.

CraftandGlamour · Yesterday 18:12

There are so many great opening scenes mentioned already but my favourite opening scene - to take your question literally - has got to be Serenity because it introduces all the characters in one very technically complicated take.

MrsMitford3 · Yesterday 18:14

rubyslippers · Yesterday 18:09

UP
yes it’s a children’s film but the first time i watched it i sobbed so much I couldn’t watch the rest of the film
phenomenal

I did too-was in the cinema with my DC as well-😭

LapisBlue · Yesterday 18:15

A Matter of Life and Death. Absolutely astonishing x

EarlofShrewsbury · Yesterday 18:15

Superscared · Yesterday 18:06

Ghost Ship

Oh yeah!

Brilliant start to an average film

Whosthetabbynow · Yesterday 18:16

Muppet Christmas Carol with Gonzo as Charles Dickens giving the introduction ❤️

PrincessHoneysuckle · Yesterday 18:17

ItWasInKensington · Yesterday 17:26

Arlington Road

Love that film.The ending is the best in a film ever.

Gilltthepill · Yesterday 18:17

Looking forward to watching some of these later. Yes, Pulp Fiction opener and Trainspotting also great. I think it’s a combination of something unexpected happening and the music.

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MyArtfulGreySloth · Yesterday 18:18

Superscared · Yesterday 18:06

Ghost Ship

Yes! I came here just to say the same. Love it

efeslight · Yesterday 18:20

Another vote for 28 weeks later. The tension in the opening scene is incredible

hattymattie · Yesterday 18:21

I’m with Upstart on 28 weeks later. That running scene ….

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