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70 Movies With the Best Opening Scenes That Set the Tone Perfectly (Bored Panda)

"The first few minutes of a film are the most important, so it's not a wonder why the best opening scenes in movies are so famous; they must present the story quickly. there are a lot of factors that go into the best opening scene in a movie. From the rhythm to the theme, the beginning of the movie can either worsen or improve the finished product. It's not a wonder why some of the best movies also have the most memorable opening scene. Since the films get watched a single time and rarely rewatched, the first scenes must capture the viewer as quickly as possible. When it comes to the most iconic movie scenes that set the tone for the next hour or two, there are a few of them. An online user ah-screw-it raised a question on AskReddit that we all were asking — 'What movie has the greatest opening of all time?'" - boredpanda.com
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The Matrix (1999)
The Matrix (1999)
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Scream (1996)
Scream (1996)
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Kung Fu Panda (2008)
Kung Fu Panda (2008)
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Shrek (2001)
Shrek (2001)
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Deadpool (2016)
Deadpool (2016)
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Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
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WALL·E (2008)
WALL·E (2008)
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
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The Dark Knight (2008)
The Dark Knight (2008)
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
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Life of Brian (1979)
Life of Brian (1979)
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The Prince of Egypt (1998)
The Prince of Egypt (1998)
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Baby Driver (2017)
Baby Driver (2017)
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The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
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The Lion King (1994)
The Lion King (1994)
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The Godfather (1972)
The Godfather (1972)
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Spaceballs (1987)
Spaceballs (1987)
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Jaws (1975)
Jaws (1975)
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The Road to El Dorado (2000)
The Road to El Dorado (2000)
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Back to the Future (1985)
Back to the Future (1985)
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Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
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Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
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The Blues Brothers (1980)
The Blues Brothers (1980)
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Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
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Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
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The Goonies (1985)
The Goonies (1985)
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Inglourious Basterds (2009)
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
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Office Space (1999)
Office Space (1999)
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2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
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Goodfellas (1990)
Goodfellas (1990)
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No Country for Old Men (2007)
No Country for Old Men (2007)
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
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Children of Men (2006)
Children of Men (2006)
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28 Weeks Later (2007)
28 Weeks Later (2007)
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Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
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Princess Mononoke (1997)
Princess Mononoke (1997)
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Gladiator (2000)
Gladiator (2000)
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Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
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