Marcello Mastroianni in 8½ (1963)
In a dream, no one can hear you scream
From 8½ (1963)
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Poll: Best Opening Scene In A Movie - Part 2
These films captured our attention right from the get go. Their opening scene set the tone for the rest of the movie and ensured we would want to learn more shortly thereafter. Since this list looks at the introductory segments of a film, scenes like the Omaha Beach scene from Saving Private Ryan (1998), which is technically the second scene in the movie, will not qualify.
In your opinion, which film had the most memorable, generally awesome opening scene for a movie?
After voting, you may discuss the poll here.
(Please note: If you didn't see an opening scene you think should have been on this list, be sure to check out Part 1 of "Best Opening Scene In A Movie")
Make Your Choice
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Martin Sheen in Apocalypse Now (1979)
A visceral look into PTSD -
Daniel Craig and Sebastien Foucan in Casino Royale (2006)
What It Takes to be a 00- Agent The First Taste of Craig, Daniel CraigFrom Casino Royale (2006)
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Ben Cross, Nicholas Farrell, Daniel Gerroll, and Nigel Havers in Chariots of Fire (1981)
The Trinity Great Court Run -
Clive Owen in Children of Men (2006)
No Children Have Been Born for 18 yrs -
From 'Cliffhanger' dropping crew on the Violet Tower near Cortina Italy
Free-soloing with a harnessFrom Cliffhanger (1993)
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Jodie Foster in Contact (1997)
The Extent of all Human Radio BroadcastsFrom Contact (1997)
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The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
"No one cared who I was until I put on the mask" (Bane Hijacking the Plane) -
Spike Lee and Danny Aiello in Do the Right Thing (1989)
Rosie trying to "Fight The Power" amidst alternating urban backdrops and a visually stunning color palette -
Ryan Gosling in Drive (2011)
A Neo-Noir NightcallFrom Drive (2011)
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Denzel Washington and John Goodman in Fallen (1998)
"♬ ♬ ♬ Time Is On My Side..." (The daunting vocals of Mr. Edgar Reese)From Fallen (1998)
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Ghost Ship (2002)
A Massacre ShipFrom Ghost Ship (2002)
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Oreste Baldini in The Godfather Part II (1974)
The origin of "The Godfather" A busied immigration clerk mistakes "Corleone" - Vito's hometown - as his surname -
"Halloween" Tony Moran as Michael Myers
It's just a kid!From Halloween (1978)
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Martin Freeman and Bill Nighy in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
" ♬ ♬ ♬ So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish!" -
River Phoenix in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
The Circus Train Chase -
Still frame
Battle of Dagorlad (Galadriel's Prologue)From The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
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Inge Landgut in M (1931)
Elimination Game in the Courtyard "Wer ist der Morder?" (Who is the murderer?)From M (1931)
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Tom Cruise and Jason Robards in Magnolia (1999)
3 Events of Unbelievable Coincidence... Or Are They?From Magnolia (1999)
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Woody Allen, Mariel Hemingway, and Gordon Willis in Manhattan (1979)
"Chapter One..." (Welcome to the City that Never Sleeps)From Manhattan (1979)
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John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, and Monty Python in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
Sounds like a galloping horse. Yep, it sure SOUNDS like it. -
Rear Window (1954)
Surveying the scene without a word of dialogFrom Rear Window (1954)
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Sam Rockwell and Colin Farrell in Seven Psychopaths (2012)
A Boardwalk Empire reunion -
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A Fateful InterviewFrom The Shining (1980)
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Roger Moore and Sue Vanner in The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
Morning Forecast in Austria: Powdery Snow with a Chance of A Soviet Agents Ambush -
Karl Urban and Chris Pine in Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
"Shut up, Spock. We're trying to save you dammit!" (The Chase) -
Mark Hamill and Kenny Baker in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
The Inaugural Laser Gun Fight (& the Iconic Entrance of Darth Vader) -
"Sunset Boulevard" William Holden 1950 Paramount
And here lies the Body of Joe Gillis -
Marlon Brando and Susannah York in Superman (1978)
Jor El sends his son to EarthFrom Superman (1978)
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There Will Be Blood (2007)
A Small Mine is the Setting of A Big Fall -
Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, and Dan White in Touch of Evil (1958)
A Timing Bomb of SuspenseFrom Touch of Evil (1958)
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Jeremy Leary and Elie Docter in Up (2009)
Carl & Ellie's StoryFrom Up (2009)
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Jimmy Stewart stars as Scottie
How The Dizziness All Started BONUS: The invention of the whammy shot by HitchcockFrom Vertigo (1958)
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Jackie Earle Haley in Watchmen (2009)
An Enigmatic Apartment Fight (The Smiley Face Button)From Watchmen (2009)
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Benicio Del Toro in The Way of the Gun (2000)
A Casual Night Out
