The BEST Opening Scenes in Movies - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

kpkelley · 01-28-2009, 01:54 PM

Saving Private Ryan

greenmonster · 01-28-2009, 02:09 PM

Opening scenes, unrelated to the overall quality of the film...

28 Weeks Later
MI:3
Boiler Room (Secretaries at Microsoft and their bonus stock options...)

Crim122 · 01-28-2009, 02:11 PM

Goldeneye

Sussudio · 01-28-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Crim122

Goldeneye

wow, another great one. it goes without saying most bond intros are pretty flashy, but i agree goldeneye's was one of the best. also my favorite bond movie so im slightly bias

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LifeOfAPirate13 · 01-28-2009, 02:13 PM

28 Weeks Later (+1)
Casino Royale is pretty badass
Rambo (The new one)
there are so many others I can't even think of anything more I'll add some as I think of em.

Pirate King · 01-28-2009, 02:14 PM

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.

CHERRYGARCIA · 01-28-2009, 02:16 PM

the opening of Lethal Weapon II has always been a favorite, you hear a few notes from the looney tunes cartoons as the WB logo comes up and BAMN! it starts right in the middle of a police chase..always thought that was cool

ManUtd · 01-28-2009, 02:17 PM

Normandy scene of Saving Private Ryan.

Kevinbsiemens · 01-28-2009, 02:24 PM

super troopers

surfdude12 · 01-28-2009, 02:25 PM

Doesn't "technically count" but:

Band of Brothers Episode 2 opening (parachuting into Normandy)

Red Hood · 01-28-2009, 02:31 PM

jackass

J_UNTITLED · 01-28-2009, 02:32 PM

Not sure why "28 Weeks Later" is getting so much love as I personally think "28 Days Later" has the better opening of the two.

Crim122 · 01-28-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by J_UNTITLED

Not sure why "28 Weeks Later" is getting so much love as I personally think "28 Days Later" has the better opening of the two.

28 Weeks is more brutal and intense.

28 Days is just creepy

J_UNTITLED · 01-28-2009, 02:33 PM

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I just want the body I had in Highschool again

I am a slob now.

Well, what was so great about it before, then? Because you felt healthier/better or because you just liked the way you looked?

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Originally Posted by Crim122

28 Weeks is more brutal and intense.

28 Days is just creepy

I think they're both fairly intense but I personally find the former to be a bit more of a shock to the system than the latter as you were not exactly (at least not me) expecting it.

Pelican170 · 01-28-2009, 02:34 PM

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

Crim122 · 01-28-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by J_UNTITLED

Well, what was so great about it before, then? Because you felt healthier/better or because you just liked the way you looked?

I had more energy, more motivation to get out of the house and do things, I liked not having baby love handles lol, and used to beast at basketball.

Now I am always tired even after 8 hours of sleep, I have no motivation to do anything, and I SUCK at basketball now.

Blu-Ron · 01-28-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kpkelley

Saving Private Ryan

A great one!

cflames89 · 01-28-2009, 02:39 PM

Fellowship of the Ring

bruce_pullen · 01-28-2009, 02:45 PM

The opening of From Russia with Love (1963). James Bond walking quietly late at night; looking more tense than usual. Trying to avoid Robert Shaw; was that really Quint? The quiet, the crunching of the sticks, the silent prowl of Grant; this dude means business. The sporadic chords of John Barry's music, the darkness of the frame is overwhelming...prior to the kill. Connery is choked to death!! ...Wait he isn't. It was only a test. Only a task, to prepare for the real thing; what in the??? Cue the Credits...

Beautiful women obstruct the titles. Bouncing navels bend the words. Gyrating arms stretch the names. We know we have fun in store.

Also:

The opening of Goldfinger (1964); I’ll never forget it. That opener set the formula for every Bond film that followed. The duck in the water, the tubed explosives, the brawl and the bathtub; Connery was so cool. "Shocking, positively shocking!". The reflection of the attacker in her eye; one of the great shots in all of Bond, it left me speechless. Connery and the guy struggle and struggle. There’s a grittiness later films lack. Bond throws him across the room. The creep reaches for Bond’s holstered weapon. ..I guess they’ll be no more films?? Bond throws a hair-dryer into the tub. Fried guy, great start. One of the great opening scenes in the series: no one has done it better. Then it went to the titles.

"Goldfinger!!"

Need I say more.

Mr. Dan · 01-28-2009, 03:00 PM

The Matrix

01-28-2009, 02:45 PM	#39
bruce_pullen Special Member Member since:Dec 2008	Bond Openings The opening of From Russia with Love (1963). James Bond walking quietly late at night; looking more tense than usual. Trying to avoid Robert Shaw; was that really Quint? The quiet, the crunching of the sticks, the silent prowl of Grant; this dude means business. The sporadic chords of John Barry's music, the darkness of the frame is overwhelming...prior to the kill. Connery is choked to death!! ...Wait he isn't. It was only a test. Only a task, to prepare for the real thing; what in the??? Cue the Credits... Beautiful women obstruct the titles. Bouncing navels bend the words. Gyrating arms stretch the names. We know we have fun in store. Also: The opening of Goldfinger (1964); I’ll never forget it. That opener set the formula for every Bond film that followed. The duck in the water, the tubed explosives, the brawl and the bathtub; Connery was so cool. "Shocking, positively shocking!". The reflection of the attacker in her eye; one of the great shots in all of Bond, it left me speechless. Connery and the guy struggle and struggle. There’s a grittiness later films lack. Bond throws him across the room. The creep reaches for Bond’s holstered weapon. ..I guess they’ll be no more films?? Bond throws a hair-dryer into the tub. Fried guy, great start. One of the great opening scenes in the series: no one has done it better. Then it went to the titles. "Goldfinger!!" Need I say more.

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01-28-2009, 01:54 PM	#21
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	Saving Private Ryan

01-28-2009, 02:09 PM	#22
greenmonster Junior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:30	Opening scenes, unrelated to the overall quality of the film... 28 Weeks Later MI:3 Boiler Room (Secretaries at Microsoft and their bonus stock options...)

01-28-2009, 02:11 PM	#23
Crim122 Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:1	Goldeneye

01-28-2009, 02:13 PM	#25
LifeOfAPirate13 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Chicago, IL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:18	28 Weeks Later (+1) Casino Royale is pretty badass Rambo (The new one) there are so many others I can't even think of anything more I'll add some as I think of em.

01-28-2009, 02:14 PM	#26
Pirate King Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:1851 Blu-ray reviews: 4	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.

01-28-2009, 02:16 PM	#27
CHERRYGARCIA Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Queens, NY 4K collection:216 Blu-ray collection:629 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:41	the opening of Lethal Weapon II has always been a favorite, you hear a few notes from the looney tunes cartoons as the WB logo comes up and BAMN! it starts right in the middle of a police chase..always thought that was cool

01-28-2009, 02:17 PM	#28
ManUtd Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:In my HT Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:829 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:5	Normandy scene of Saving Private Ryan.

01-28-2009, 02:24 PM	#29
Kevinbsiemens Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:37	super troopers

01-28-2009, 02:25 PM	#30
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	Doesn't "technically count" but: Band of Brothers Episode 2 opening (parachuting into Normandy)

01-28-2009, 02:31 PM	#31
Red Hood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:33	jackass

01-28-2009, 02:32 PM	#32
J_UNTITLED Power Member Member since:Jul 2006	Not sure why "28 Weeks Later" is getting so much love as I personally think "28 Days Later" has the better opening of the two.

01-28-2009, 02:34 PM	#35
Pelican170 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Newtown, CT 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:735 DVD collection:256 Trading Score:13	I know the movies not the best, but i do love the intro scene of Urban Legend, the gas station scene..

01-28-2009, 02:39 PM	#38
cflames89 Expert Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Just north of the Blu aisle Blu-ray collection:718	Fellowship of the Ring

01-28-2009, 03:00 PM	#40
Mr. Dan Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray reviews:2	The Matrix

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