The best opening scene in a film ever?

[Gilltthepill]

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?

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.

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

Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

Jaws

Sunset Boulevard

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)

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.

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

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.

This

“Looks like we’re shy one horse”

”You brought two too many”

Ghost Ship

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

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

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.

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

A Matter of Life and Death. Absolutely astonishing x

Oh yeah!

Brilliant start to an average film

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

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

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.

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

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

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