Spitonastranger Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 (edited) My favorite is Deer Hunter and the 30 minutes or so at the beginning building the story and characters. What is your favorite beginning to a film 🎥 Edited November 23, 2023 by Spitonastranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the posh bit Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Scream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the posh bit Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Jaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Gladiator. ” What we do in life, echoes in eternity. “ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Black Panther Harry Brown Gladiator Skyfall The Dark Knight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Good thread, @Spitonastranger 👍 The Godfather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Watchmen was a bit hit or miss but the opening credits set to Dylan and giving the history is a masterpiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Not a fan of it but Les Miserables had a great opening scene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Saving Private Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Casino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the posh bit Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Inglourious Basterds has a magnificent opening scene. Shame the rest was pish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, the posh bit said: Inglourious Basterds has a magnificent opening scene. Shame the rest was pish. Wow, you must have pish taste in movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the posh bit Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 1 minute ago, luckyBatistuta said: Wow, you must have pish taste in movies. Like all of QT's films with the exception of IB and Reservoir Dogs, pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRiver Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 29 minutes ago, Boab said: Gladiator. ” What we do in life, echoes in eternity. “ Whole film is just sensational. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Goodfellas. Star Wars. Blade. Leon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitonastranger Posted November 23, 2023 Author Share Posted November 23, 2023 The other for me is wizard of oz. As a youngster in black and white then colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 1 minute ago, the posh bit said: Like all of QT's films with the exception of IB and Reservoir Dogs, pal. I’ll agree with you on Reservoir Dogs. I don’t think it’s pish, but it has to be one of the most overrated films of all time. Love IB, tremendous film. Each to their own👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ked Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 42 minutes ago, Spitonastranger said: My favorite is Deer Hunter and the 30 minutes or so at the beginning building the story and characters. What is your favorite beginning to a film 🎥 Great shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ked Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 It's not a favourite film but the start to Yhe Matrix was woah at the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellczech Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 TBH I always thought the action scene before the title credits with the sexy dancers in Bond movies is pretty cool...Just sets the scene - Bond film starting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the posh bit Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: I’ll agree with you on Reservoir Dogs. I don’t think it’s pish, but it has to be one of the most overrated films of all time. Love IB, tremendous film. Each to their own👍 Reservoir Dogs is a film for young folk. I liked it at the time but see it as gratuitous pish now. Pulp Fiction is a masterpiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Blues Brothers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pap Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Conan the Barbarian. Aguirre. Wrath of God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 31 minutes ago, BlueRiver said: Whole film is just sensational. Remember coming out of the old Odeon cinema on South Clerk Street absolutely buzzing after seeing that. When back and watched it again a few days later 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRiver Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Just now, Luckies1874 said: Remember coming out of the old Odeon cinema on South Clerk Street absolutely buzzing after seeing that. When back and watched it again a few days later 😂 It's one of those films I can watch over and over again to this day and still not be bored with. Great performances across the board. "Shadows and dust". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRiver Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 I know it doesn't fit with a lot of the genuine classics of cinema mentioned on this thread but I always loved the opening of The Spy Who Loved Me. A lot of Bond films of days gone by really opened with some great entertainment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRiver Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Star Wars: A New Hope has a great opening as well. Boom right into serious action and an introduction to one of the most iconic "baddies" in cinema. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Just now, BlueRiver said: It's one of those films I can watch over and over again to this day and still not be bored with. Great performances across the board. "Shadows and dust". The soundtrack too. Class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRiver Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, Luckies1874 said: The soundtrack too. Class. I've got this on one of my playlists on Spotify... Particularly fitting when I'm walking through fields in the summer (no I'm not Theresa May). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 The Crying Game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ked Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Once upon a time in the west . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 7 hours ago, Luckies1874 said: Saving Private Ryan Beat me to it. Daniel Craig's first outing as Bond. Casino Royale. You knew he had read the books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 I've always liked the opening to Midnight Express, the tension then the chase and the music score. Great film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pans Jambo Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 8 hours ago, the posh bit said: Inglourious Basterds has a magnificent opening scene. Shame the rest was pish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 (edited) Drive https://youtu.be/ZHYaj6EHfJg?si=cHzJ-3RtLBIyYfTZ Edited November 24, 2023 by Ray Gin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 37 minutes ago, Roxy Hearts said: I've always liked the opening to Midnight Express, the tension then the chase and the music score. Great film. Wished, Billy, I'll blow your ***king brains out cop, got his arse cheeks punctured...difficult to incorporate mind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Claws Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Saving Private Ryan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 9 hours ago, Spitonastranger said: The other for me is wizard of oz. As a youngster in black and white then colour I remember my old dad telling me when he first seen it in the cinema when it wasn’t that long out, every kid in the cinema let out a gasp when she emerged from the house. Must have been something back then. Great thread btw ! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Boab said: I remember my old dad telling me when he first seen it in the cinema when it wasn’t that long out, every kid in the cinema let out a gasp when she emerged from the house. Must have been something back then. Great thread btw ! 👍 It would have been . I took one of my neices to see it at the Filmhouse and it really was magical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Baby Driver starts well with a great car sequence. Interesting the director knew what piece of music he wanted and built the chase action around that with the stunt coordinators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Trainspotting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micole Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Another one for Saving Private Ryan.....just nothing comes close IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 2 hours ago, OBE said: Wished, Billy, I'll blow your ***king brains out cop, got his arse cheeks punctured...difficult to incorporate mind... Forgot that bit😀. Bo Hopkins was the cop chasing him I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Diry Harry. "Six shots or only five, do you feel lucky?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 28 weeks later. Probably the greatest opening scene in a horror movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 2001: A Space Odyssey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the posh bit Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 18 minutes ago, William H. Bonney said: 28 weeks later. Probably the greatest opening scene in a horror movie. Brilliant. The soundtrack too. 😎 Classic zombie flick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 32 minutes ago, William H. Bonney said: 28 weeks later. Probably the greatest opening scene in a horror movie. 28 Weeks or 28 Days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmarkus1981_1 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 16 minutes ago, the posh bit said: Brilliant. The soundtrack too. 😎 Classic zombie flick. Came on to post this, tense AF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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