The BEST Opening Scenes in Movies - Blu-ray Forum

Sussudio · 01-28-2009, 01:26 PM

What movies had opening scenes that truly "grabbed" you?

I thought the 1989 Batman and the Dark Knight both had great openings that helped set up the film's pacing and overall mood.

Crim122 · 01-28-2009, 01:27 PM

Jaws
28 Weeks Later
Ima Get U Sucka

Downhere · 01-28-2009, 01:27 PM

I love the opening scene of X-Men 2. Just pure awesomeness.

Blu Man · 01-28-2009, 01:28 PM

The Dark Knight

BigLuvJason · 01-28-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Downhere

I love the opening scene of X-Men 2. Just pure awesomeness.

my choice also!

Sussudio · 01-28-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BigLuvJason

my choice also!

i dont even remember this. need to go watch it again.

Kyot · 01-28-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Downhere

I love the opening scene of X-Men 2. Just pure awesomeness.

+1, X-2 and Gladiator opening are my favorites.

CRD13NYC · 01-29-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Downhere

I love the opening scene of X-Men 2. Just pure awesomeness.

+1 Love that scene. Gave me a newfound respect for Nightcrawler.

statikcat · 02-01-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Downhere

I love the opening scene of X-Men 2. Just pure awesomeness.

That is what I was going to say! X2 has one of the best openings I can think of off the top of my head.

Variable · 02-01-2009, 08:34 PM

Zodiac

Sussudio · 02-01-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Variable

Zodiac

hey i'm about to watch that right now, glad to hear this

Me Myself and I · 07-11-2022, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Downhere

I love the opening scene of X-Men 2. Just pure awesomeness.

Raiders of the Lost Ark is by far my #1, but I am very pleased to see XM2 mentioned in the second post response.

I haven't read the entire thread, but my favorite opening scene that might not yet have been mentioned is Sucker Punch:

Steedeel · 07-11-2022, 09:17 AM

Jaws
Halloween
Carrie
Cliffhanger
Scream 1 and 2
The Dark Knight
It Follows
Saving Private Ryan ( bit of a cheat?)
The Matrix
IT
Climax
The Sound Of Music
Saw
Inglorious Bastards
The Wicker Man

Tcan21 · 01-28-2009, 01:29 PM

The opening to Scream with Drew Barrymore....
The lady swimming in Jaws...
The opening of Raiders of the Lost Ark...

Blu-Benny · 01-28-2009, 01:32 PM

Super Troopers: "the schnaz berries taste like schnaz berries!!"
Bad Boys 2
Transformers: when Optimus Prime is talking in the beginning.

JUDGEMENT 4400 · 01-28-2009, 01:32 PM

The beginning of Quantum of Solace, just for the score. It's pounding intensity like a countdown truly thrilled me.

Blu-Ron · 01-28-2009, 01:34 PM

Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Sussudio · 01-28-2009, 01:35 PM

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Raiders of the Lost Ark.

wow...not jaws?

fiveseven4combat · 08-21-2011, 04:15 AM

The bank scenes from Dark Knight, Takers, and The Town.

ACEOFSPADES · 08-21-2011, 04:33 AM

Some great choices there but a couple of others that need to be mentioned.
THE TRANSPORTER
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS
TWISTER
They all set the mood for the rest of the movie.

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01-28-2009, 01:26 PM	#1
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	The BEST Opening Scenes in Movies What movies had opening scenes that truly "grabbed" you? I thought the 1989 Batman and the Dark Knight both had great openings that helped set up the film's pacing and overall mood.

01-28-2009, 01:27 PM	#2
Crim122 Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:1	Jaws 28 Weeks Later Ima Get U Sucka

01-28-2009, 01:27 PM	#3
Downhere Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Central Florida Blu-ray collection:444 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:8	I love the opening scene of X-Men 2. Just pure awesomeness.

01-28-2009, 01:28 PM	#4
Blu Man Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:United States Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:1	The Dark Knight

02-01-2009, 08:34 PM	#10
Variable Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Northern New Jersey Blu-ray collection:12	Zodiac

07-11-2022, 09:17 AM	#13
Steedeel Blu-ray King Member since:Apr 2011 Location:England 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:1253	Jaws Halloween Carrie Cliffhanger Scream 1 and 2 The Dark Knight It Follows Saving Private Ryan ( bit of a cheat?) The Matrix IT Climax The Sound Of Music Saw Inglorious Bastards The Wicker Man

01-28-2009, 01:29 PM	#14
Tcan21 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Carrollton, Texas Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:353	The opening to Scream with Drew Barrymore.... The lady swimming in Jaws... The opening of Raiders of the Lost Ark...

01-28-2009, 01:32 PM	#15
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	Super Troopers: "the schnaz berries taste like schnaz berries!!" Bad Boys 2 Transformers: when Optimus Prime is talking in the beginning.

01-28-2009, 01:32 PM	#16
JUDGEMENT 4400 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:34 Blu-ray reviews:10	The beginning of Quantum of Solace, just for the score. It's pounding intensity like a countdown truly thrilled me.

01-28-2009, 01:34 PM	#17
Blu-Ron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Raiders of the Lost Ark.

08-21-2011, 04:15 AM	#19
fiveseven4combat Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Portland, OR Home Theater Gallery:54 Blu-ray collection:2862 DVD collection:143 iTunes collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:49	The bank scenes from Dark Knight, Takers, and The Town.

08-21-2011, 04:33 AM	#20
ACEOFSPADES Active Member Member since:Apr 2009	Some great choices there but a couple of others that need to be mentioned. THE TRANSPORTER THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS TWISTER They all set the mood for the rest of the movie.

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