Favourite Film Openings

 Some film openings find their way into the hearts of the audience in remarkable and unforgettable ways. They are supposed to be impactful.

One of my favourite film openings is that of Troy (2004). The camera, editing, mise-en-scene and sound come together incredibly to open the film. Through superimpose (visible editing), with a map in the background, the sequence establishes the location, time and place, and give other necessary information to the audience. The mise-en-scene contributes to the verisimilitude and sticks strictly to the diegesis.

Another film opening that I appreciate a lot is that of John Wick, Chapter 3, Parabellum. It establishes the location, unveils the characters, and establishes the genre. But it does all of these in a way that creates a bustling enigma. The diversity and variety in camera angles, movements, and shot sizes, as well the pace of editing keeps the opening sequence as interesting and captivating as possible.

John Wick (Chapter 2) also had a very interesting film opening, It established the genre in an enigmatic way and the fast pace of editing succeeded in creating a sense of panic. By the end of the opening, the audience grows to sympathize with the main character, and curiosity is built, regarding whether the character gets to safety or not. 

Another film opening I found very interesting and fascinating was that of The Matrix. It was energetic and captivating.