The BEST Opening Scenes in Movies - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

Blu-Benny · 01-28-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Therickus

Cars - Greatest Audio/Video on any blu...Period(IMHO of course...)
Dark Knight
Gangs of New York - am I really the only one with this?
Incredible Hulk
Kung Fu Panda - HilariousNightmare Before Christmas
Shoot Em Up

“there is no charge for awesomeness, or attractiveness.”

Pondosinatra · 01-28-2009, 03:55 PM

Even though I think Lucas is the worst director ever, you gotta go with the opening scene in Star Wars. Truly a classic for the ages.

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!

JamesKurtovich · 01-28-2009, 04:00 PM

Star Wars. Hands down.

As far as I know, Lucas started the "no opening credits" that some movies are now following (BB, TDK, Benjamin Button).

And how can you deny the opening sequence? We're thrust into the middle of a rebellion, there's a damsel in distress, people getting shot, and the legendary Darth Vader makes his appearance.

Other than that, I'd have to go with every Lord of the Rings film. Each edition begins with something fantastic (The battle of Mt. Doom, Gandalf vs. Balrog, Smeagol coming upon the ring and making his descent into the creature Gollum).

Other great opening sequences.. Gangs of New York (fantastic and unique "battle" sequence), Kill Bill... I'll think of more later.

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.

BigLuvJason · 01-28-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

I know the movies not the best, but i do love the intro scene of Urban Legend, the gas station scene..

yes great scene!

owa · 01-28-2009, 04:08 PM

I really like the opening of Bram Stoker's Dracula.

As someone else already mentioned, the opening in Saving Private Ryan is a good one as well.

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Originally Posted by Lacit170

Ghost Ship.... the movie is terrible IMO... but that opening scene is my favorite scene of any horror movie... im gonna buy that movie just for that scene now, ha

Heh, I like the whole movie but yeah, the opening scene and the scene where everything is explained are really good (imo). I love the music they use for it.

BigLuvJason · 01-28-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Lacit170

Ghost Ship.... the movie is terrible IMO... but that opening scene is my favorite scene of any horror movie... im gonna buy that movie just for that scene now, ha

totally agree.....awesome!!

SellmeyourDVD · 01-28-2009, 04:19 PM

Quantom of solace and casino royale both had really good begginings. But how can you even compete with the first star wars? The star destroyer flying over head chasing the rebels, now that was freaking amazing.

SellmeyourDVD · 01-28-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesKurtovich

Star Wars. Hands down.

As far as I know, Lucas started the "no opening credits" that some movies are now following (BB, TDK, Benjamin Button).

And how can you deny the opening sequence? We're thrust into the middle of a rebellion, there's a damsel in distress, people getting shot, and the legendary Darth Vader makes his appearance.

Other than that, I'd have to go with every Lord of the Rings film. Each edition begins with something fantastic (The battle of Mt. Doom, Gandalf vs. Balrog, Smeagol coming upon the ring and making his descent into the creature Gollum).

Other great opening sequences.. Gangs of New York (fantastic and unique "battle" sequence), Kill Bill... I'll think of more later.

That battle in gangs of new york was damn good.

I saw someone said 28 weeks later, i agree with that one to. Scared the shit out of me.

ngkf7 · 01-28-2009, 04:21 PM

The opening credits of Lord of War with the music...great.

Nathan P · 01-28-2009, 04:29 PM

In no particular order

Saving private ryan
Master & commander
28 weeks later
Mad max - still love that car chase
star wars

mgrimsley · 01-28-2009, 04:29 PM

The 1993 film "Cliffhanger" had a good opening sequence.

ngkf7 · 01-28-2009, 04:30 PM

Ok, yeah, after reading more of the comments, Saving Private Ryan takes the cake.

surfdude12 · 01-28-2009, 04:40 PM

Ok just remembered my all-time favorite:

City of God

*knives sharpening, chickens getting cut, then "stop that chicken!" and the chicken chase through Rio with the camera 2" off the ground, followed by a stare down with Lil Ze and a 360 degree camera pan on Rocket with a 10 year backtrack...amazing!!

Lepidopterous · 01-28-2009, 04:43 PM

Definitely The Dark Knight but I thought the crash in the beginning of Disturbia was pretty good. It really pulls you into the movie.

RSuarez · 01-28-2009, 04:43 PM

One of my favorites is definitely the opening sequence in Gangs of New York... the action, the music and the butcher...

Another one I like is the one from Snatch... where the items move from one character to another and ends up with the diamond...

jadedeath · 01-28-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pirate King

Star Wars. When the Imperial Star Destroyer with Darth Vader onboard is chasing the little ship with Princess Leah on it. When the big ship flys over the screen, seemingly right over your head. One of the best opening scenes ever.

Agreed.

Logan

JamesKurtovich · 01-28-2009, 04:46 PM

How about worst opening sequence?

A History of Violence

Talk about slow and dull.

jadedeath · 01-28-2009, 04:47 PM

Also,

Lord of War had an awesome opening sequence.

Logan

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01-28-2009, 03:55 PM	#62
Pondosinatra Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:45 Trading Score:2	Even though I think Lucas is the worst director ever, you gotta go with the opening scene in Star Wars. Truly a classic for the ages.

01-28-2009, 04:00 PM	#64
JamesKurtovich Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Alaska Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:229 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	Star Wars. Hands down. As far as I know, Lucas started the "no opening credits" that some movies are now following (BB, TDK, Benjamin Button). And how can you deny the opening sequence? We're thrust into the middle of a rebellion, there's a damsel in distress, people getting shot, and the legendary Darth Vader makes his appearance. Other than that, I'd have to go with every Lord of the Rings film. Each edition begins with something fantastic (The battle of Mt. Doom, Gandalf vs. Balrog, Smeagol coming upon the ring and making his descent into the creature Gollum). Other great opening sequences.. Gangs of New York (fantastic and unique "battle" sequence), Kill Bill... I'll think of more later.

01-28-2009, 04:19 PM	#69
SellmeyourDVD Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:125 Trading Score:11	Quantom of solace and casino royale both had really good begginings. But how can you even compete with the first star wars? The star destroyer flying over head chasing the rebels, now that was freaking amazing.

01-28-2009, 04:21 PM	#71
ngkf7 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Baltimore, MD 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:161 MA collection:104 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 54	The opening credits of Lord of War with the music...great.

01-28-2009, 04:29 PM	#72
Nathan P Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Island of Jersey	In no particular order Saving private ryan Master & commander 28 weeks later Mad max - still love that car chase star wars

01-28-2009, 04:29 PM	#73
mgrimsley Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Swansea, Uk 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:344	The 1993 film "Cliffhanger" had a good opening sequence.

01-28-2009, 04:30 PM	#74
ngkf7 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Baltimore, MD 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:161 MA collection:104 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 54	Ok, yeah, after reading more of the comments, Saving Private Ryan takes the cake.

01-28-2009, 04:40 PM	#75
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	Ok just remembered my all-time favorite: City of God *knives sharpening, chickens getting cut, then "stop that chicken!" and the chicken chase through Rio with the camera 2" off the ground, followed by a stare down with Lil Ze and a 360 degree camera pan on Rocket with a 10 year backtrack...amazing!!

01-28-2009, 04:43 PM	#76
Lepidopterous Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:DjMethod was here Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:2	Definitely The Dark Knight but I thought the crash in the beginning of Disturbia was pretty good. It really pulls you into the movie.

01-28-2009, 04:43 PM	#77
RSuarez Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:MX / TX Home Theater Gallery:22 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:607	One of my favorites is definitely the opening sequence in Gangs of New York... the action, the music and the butcher... Another one I like is the one from Snatch... where the items move from one character to another and ends up with the diamond...

01-28-2009, 04:46 PM	#79
JamesKurtovich Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Alaska Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:229 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	How about worst opening sequence? A History of Violence Talk about slow and dull.

01-28-2009, 04:47 PM	#80
jadedeath Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007	Also, Lord of War had an awesome opening sequence. Logan

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