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Old 02-22-2008, 11:52 PM
 
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Anyone seen and like the intro to Gods and Generals? Im a HUGE fan of the intro, I think its a masterpiece, no other word for it. Its touching, beautiful, captivating, sorrowful, etc. It shows the flags of states and units that fought in the Civil War, set to Mary Fahl's song "Going Home". Beautiful!!!!!


YouTube - gods and generals

Whats your favorite movie intro?
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Old 02-23-2008, 06:16 AM
 
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Good thread.
Some opening scenes are credits, some are real introductions, all matter to me. Some need no description.

Hmmm. Some favorites:

Trainspotting"Choose life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family."

coffee shop exit in Children of Men (those who have seen the movie know what I am talking about, I won't spoil it for those who haven't)


Amelie-- great production design and nice foreshadowing for the plot.


Manhattan Woody Allen at his best--this intro has some of the best music, humorously neurotic narration and visuals ever.


Catch Me If You Can--great retro stuff, good intro to the story the movie tells.

Two shockers:
The opening scene from Jaws
Opening scene from Heavenly Creatures (quite scary, and a true story)

I have many more, but will hold off for now so others can share theirs.
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Old 02-23-2008, 09:40 AM
 
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The James Bonds movies have had some wow opening scenes.
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Old 02-23-2008, 10:24 AM
 
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The opening scene of Magnolia is great:


YouTube - Magnolia Opening - Chance
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Old 02-23-2008, 10:33 AM
 
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The opening scene of Magnolia is great:


YouTube - Magnolia Opening - Chance
Now-scuze' the obvious question--were those 'coincidence' stories true ?
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Old 02-23-2008, 04:32 PM
 
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Top Gun Intro all the way. I still love this movie !!
Go Navy !!


YouTube - Top Gun Intro Scene (longer version)
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Old 02-23-2008, 05:55 PM
 
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Now-scuze' the obvious question--were those 'coincidence' stories true ?
I'm not sure, to be honest. I don't think that they are.
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Old 02-23-2008, 05:57 PM
 
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Raising Arizona.
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Old 02-24-2008, 05:22 AM
 
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Raising Arizona.
Good call.
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Old 02-24-2008, 05:26 AM
 
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This one ain't half bad.

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