PLFKING 4 #26 June 17, 2003 Quote remember sitting there watching it thinking, ok, he just skied off the cliff, somethings has to happen now. But the music stops and you just see him falling for what seems like forever. The entire theater was silent and all you could hear was the wind noise and you watched him falling and falling and then WHAM the canopy opens with a Brittish flag design and the Bond theme pumps up full volume. The freekin' theater went nuts! I'm with you, man. That was killer. Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,070 #27 June 17, 2003 QuoteQuoteI rather liked "The Spy Who Loved Me", great ski/BASE scene. Oh god yes. I remember sitting there watching it thinking, ok, he just skied off the cliff, somethings has to happen now. But the music stops and you just see him falling for what seems like forever. The entire theater was silent and all you could hear was the wind noise and you watched him falling and falling and then WHAM the canopy opens with a Brittish flag design and the Bond theme pumps up full volume. The freekin' theater went nuts! Yes, THAT'S what a classic Bond flick opening sequence is supposed to be about. Now, notice how many tributes to that sequence are in flicks today like the most recent Austin Powers movie "Goldmember" or actual Bond flick "Die Another Day". In "Goldmember" Eli (as Austin) is decked out in a fully over the top Brittish jumpsuit and pops a Brittish flag design canopy. In "Die Another Day" it's the villian that does the Brittish flag canopy gag for an enterance. I found that pretty freekin' funny because he looks so much like Austin Powers -- so we have a parody of a parody. Even movies that aren't parodies of the Bond flicks pay homage to "The Spy Who Loved Me" and it's opening sequence. For instance, you did notice the parasail canopy Harry O'Conner (as xXx) used in "xXx" right? Ok, not a Brittish flag motif, but a U.S. flag -- afterall he's an American agent, but clearly the intention is a nod to "The Spy Who Loved Me". Hell, even the "Bond Girl" in "The Spy Who Loved me" was Agent "XXX". Seriously, she was -- check it out! It was the first movie I saw in the USA (in Berkeley, CA). I expected the audience to groan as the Union Jack canopy deployed, but, just as you said, the theater just went wild! Made me feel good to be a Brit.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRus 0 #28 June 17, 2003 Best opening sequence: From Dusk Til Dawn Yeah, it's fine, we'll walk down the line. Leave our rain, a cold trade for warm sunshine You my friend, I will defend... and if we change, well, I love you anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #29 June 17, 2003 QuoteBest opening sequence: From Dusk Til Dawn That flick rocks and Selma H. is totaly bodacious in it"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #30 June 17, 2003 QuoteTrue - it's BS, but it's fun BS, and that's the point after all - entertainment. Oh, no doubt about it. And it was a hell of a recuitment tool as well. Enlistements shot up just after the movie came out - I wonder how the people felt after they found out what it was really like? quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesNahikian 0 #31 June 17, 2003 Not sure about an opening segment, but my favorite movie quote is from Gattaca: "You want to know how I did it? This is how I did it Anton: I never saved anything for the swim back." D. James Nahikian CHICAGO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHixxx 0 #32 June 17, 2003 Whadda bout "American Beauty" that movie rules! -Hixxxdeath,as men call him, ends what they call men -but beauty is more now than dying’s when Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #33 June 17, 2003 QuoteQuoteTrue - it's BS, but it's fun BS, and that's the point after all - entertainment. Oh, no doubt about it. And it was a hell of a recuitment tool as well. Enlistements shot up just after the movie came out - I wonder how the people felt after they found out what it was really like? hehehe "The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHixxx 0 #34 June 17, 2003 i like porn, that starts right out in the action. *** Why are all the nice girls taken... -Hixxxdeath,as men call him, ends what they call men -but beauty is more now than dying’s when Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #35 June 17, 2003 QuoteYou forgot "The Right Stuff". Man....I love that opening. [suthin drawl]"They called them.....test pilots." *gasp!* OH MY GOD!! i thought i was the only person that likes that movie! I actually have the vhs tapes. :) damnit now i have to go watch it!!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #36 June 18, 2003 That's easy... The living room segment of Good Stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #37 June 18, 2003 The first matrix was cool, but one of the cooles opening segments has GOT to be Indiana Jones and the raiders of the lost arc! (and the Last Crusade coming in at a close second:) And how about Always...with that Catalina aircraft coming in for a bite of water, nearly hiting the two fisherman in a boat.. Spielberg is the king of opening-sequences...JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #38 June 18, 2003 QuoteThe first matrix was cool, but one of the cooles opening segments has GOT to be Indiana Jones and the raiders of the lost arc! (and the Last Crusade coming in at a close second:) And how about Always...with that Catalina aircraft coming in for a bite of water, nearly hiting the two fisherman in a boat.. Spielberg is the king of opening-sequences... I love how the paramount logo fades at the opening to a real peak in the jungle, and of course the first ten minutes of "Raiders" are worth the price of admission - great film!"The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #39 June 18, 2003 QuoteI dunno. The opening scene of 'Brotherhood of the Wolf' is kick ass. It glued me in my seat at the theatre, and I rewound it a half dozen times when we rented it. that may have been the best part of that movie....far to much relatively useless dialogue later on although the settings were gorgeous____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cava 0 #40 June 18, 2003 I'll second Private Ryan. Mindboggling realism. At the theater during the Normandy scenes I remember slinking down a bit in my seat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #41 June 18, 2003 My top two nominees not on the list are the opening scenes from _True Romance_ and _Raising Arizona_. Ken"Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #42 June 18, 2003 Quotei like porn, that starts right out in the action. oh crap... did i just post that. Most movies have a little bit, right in the beginning. Most R-rated movies have a little segment within the first 7 or 8 minutes of a film. I call it the GBS - Gratuitous Breast Shot. It generally has no bearing on the movie and contributes in no way. However, for guys, it keeps you watching for the remaining hour to see if they show up again. With porn, you always know where the pizza guy will end up though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkdice 0 #43 June 18, 2003 QuoteWith porn, you always know where the pizza guy will end up though. one of the nice things about porn - aside from the obvious - is that there needn't be any plot. you can also watch it for 10 minutes - stop the tape /dvd - and pick right back up any time - without having to be caught up in a story line. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #44 June 18, 2003 QuoteQuoteWith porn, you always know where the pizza guy will end up though. one of the nice things about porn - aside from the obvious - is that there needn't be any plot. you can also watch it for 10 minutes - stop the tape /dvd - and pick right back up any time - without having to be caught up in a story line. You too? I thought it was just me that watched for 10 minutes and needed to "pause". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DJL 235 #45 June 18, 2003 It's funny how porn never get rewound. ."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites marcandalysse 0 #46 June 18, 2003 I guess it all depends on how close to 4:20 it was....that scene of Gandalf falling thru space with the dragon was a flash!! And yah, I forgot about Clockwork Orange opening ...it was CRAZY!!! Synthamesc Bar and Grill, oh my!!! good choices everybody! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Unstable 9 #47 June 19, 2003 I vote for Saving Private Ryan. The Opening 5 minutes sure keeps you awake for the rest of the story.=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,485 #48 June 19, 2003 When I think "opening segment" I automatically think of "Hatari" Guys chasing zoo animals in Africa, and lassooing them off little chairs on the fenders of trucks. I was about 8 when I saw it, which was the perfect age. When you still believe in magic, you remember it Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #49 June 19, 2003 Well if you cut out "Blockbuster shit" There goes Top Gun! tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TheBile 0 #50 June 19, 2003 Star Trek : First Contact Where they zoom out of Picard's eye and keep panning out to reveal the massive interior of the borg ship.Gerb I stir feelings in others they themselves don't understand. KA'CHOW ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
DJL 235 #45 June 18, 2003 It's funny how porn never get rewound. ."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #46 June 18, 2003 I guess it all depends on how close to 4:20 it was....that scene of Gandalf falling thru space with the dragon was a flash!! And yah, I forgot about Clockwork Orange opening ...it was CRAZY!!! Synthamesc Bar and Grill, oh my!!! good choices everybody! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #47 June 19, 2003 I vote for Saving Private Ryan. The Opening 5 minutes sure keeps you awake for the rest of the story.=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,485 #48 June 19, 2003 When I think "opening segment" I automatically think of "Hatari" Guys chasing zoo animals in Africa, and lassooing them off little chairs on the fenders of trucks. I was about 8 when I saw it, which was the perfect age. When you still believe in magic, you remember it Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #49 June 19, 2003 Well if you cut out "Blockbuster shit" There goes Top Gun! tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBile 0 #50 June 19, 2003 Star Trek : First Contact Where they zoom out of Picard's eye and keep panning out to reveal the massive interior of the borg ship.Gerb I stir feelings in others they themselves don't understand. KA'CHOW ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
