Quote Originally Posted by Graham Breeze View Post
Openings?

Well there is the opening 3 1/2 minute sequence in a single-take of A Touch of Evil (dir. Orson Welles 1958) with Russell Metty as cinematographer. Every film maker knows of it. Sheer brilliance. Apart from the awesome technical expertise on display it is only after watching the film that you realise the opening is like an opera overture with all the themes hinted at.

Orson Welles: self-destructive flawed genius?
I think the opening scene in The Player was superb (for all done in one shot) - 7.5 minutes or something like that. Almost certainly as a homage to a touch of evil.

As for the opening sequence of Sky Fall - it was brilliant. I loved the whole film in fact and its easily the best bond yet. Some great one liners too - the scottish gamekeeper saying 'welcome to scotland' and calling M Emma, Moneypenny saying that they were sure to a couple more close shaves. Also the best baddy in a bond film too I think