Best Opening Movie Credit sequence of the Century? - Page 2

dragunzng · December 26 2009, 09:40 AM

Christmasball wrote:

TheMasterOfOrion wrote:

While I loved JJ's drama and action packed take on Trek, I can't say I remember any credit sequence at all.

There was no credit sequence, but I thought it had a great title sequence and that was due mainly to the music. We hear "Enterprising Young Men" starting to build while the shuttles are adrift in space followed by the screen going dim. Then the delta appears with the title "STAR TREK" as the track hits its peak.

Yup, that title reveal gave me a shiver, great music there as well.

I'd have to say the the best title sequence on the list is either Watchmen or Sweeney Todd.

If we're not talking movies I'd say Carnivale, and if we're not speaking specifically of opening titles, I'd say Iron Man and Lemnony Snicket's "A Series of Unfortunate Events" had some great credits sequences.

T'Baio wrote:

I've always adored the opening credits in Se7en.

Kyle Cooper did that one, and is a brilliant title designer...he also did the Spider-Man credit sequences and designed Marvel's flipbook logo. You know, the one DC ripped off.

I can't say I really liked the Spider-Man credit sequence. I do really like the Marvel flipbook logo though, and I remember wondering how on earth DC had the balls to rip it off so blatantly.

od0_ital · December 26 2009, 10:25 AM

How'd Wolverine & Spider-Man get on the list, but not The Incredible Hulk? Or even Ang Lee's Hulk?

Out of the options, I'd say Watchmen is the best of the poll.

captcalhoun · December 26 2009, 12:16 PM

Wolverine's credits sequence of the wars.

Spider-Man 2's Alex Ross art recap of Spider-Man 1

i also like Batman's fly-around of the Bat-logo

Obiwanshinobi · December 26 2009, 01:01 PM

Digital Kitchen, which is a post production agency does alot of these opening intro sequences for shows such as Dexter, Six Feet Under, Carnivale, etc

and alot of movies as well

Locutus of Bored · December 26 2009, 03:28 PM

I jumped the gun and voted for 'Casino Royale' mainly by lumping in the great pre-credits sequence, the credits themselves, and the post-credits parkour exhibition, which isn't exactly fair.

Just going by the credits alone, I would agree that 'Watchmen' had the strongest. The music and imagery was just perfectly matched and really got you into the mood and backstory of the film.

Michael_One · December 26 2009, 06:37 PM

What? No love for Barbarella?

In the opening credits for Barbarella the titles cover Jane Fonda's ahhh.. naughty bits as she gets out of her spacesuit while floating around in zero G. The letters in the titles spill out as she detaches parts of the suit and they float around with her.

Or do you mean 'of the 21st Century so far'?

Bishbot · December 26 2009, 07:39 PM

Superman Returns had an awesome credits sequence. It brilliantly updated the flying through space aspect of the original film's credits sequence by showing us tons of great looking planets and asteroids, and, of course, John Williams' score. Say what you want about the movie, I know it's not super popular, but the credits are fantastic.

Kibbin · December 26 2009, 07:59 PM

What I'm surprised at is no UP?
I voted for Watchmen but that was just as good.

Rowan Sjet · December 29 2009, 05:02 AM

Just remembered the one for Dawn of the Dead, which warrants a mention at least.

CaptJimboJones · December 29 2009, 11:27 PM

Casino Royale. Fantastic opening.

tharpdevenport · December 29 2009, 11:42 PM

A century? 100 years? And this is the list? These wouldn't make my botton 500.

Skywalker · December 29 2009, 11:53 PM

tharpdevenport wrote:

A century? 100 years? And this is the list? These wouldn't make my botton 500.

Wait, it's 2100 already? Damn, I must have fallen into a cryopod or something.

View Poll Results: The Century's Greatest Opening Credits in Film
Wolverine Origins	3	8.33%
Casino Royale a new take on Bond	9	25.00%
Watchmen	20	55.56%
Lord of War	4	11.11%
Sweeney Todd	1	2.78%
One of the Spider-Mans	4	11.11%
Panic Room	2	5.56%
Sin City	0	0%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 36. You may not vote on this poll

December 26 2009, 10:25 AM	#17
od0_ital Admiral Location: Austin, Texas	Re: Best Opening Movie Credit sequence of the Century? How'd Wolverine & Spider-Man get on the list, but not The Incredible Hulk? Or even Ang Lee's Hulk? Out of the options, I'd say Watchmen is the best of the poll. __________________ od0's bucket od0's facebook

December 26 2009, 12:16 PM	#18
captcalhoun Admiral Location: gone	Re: Best Opening Movie Credit sequence of the Century? Wolverine's credits sequence of the wars. Spider-Man 2's Alex Ross art recap of Spider-Man 1 i also like Batman's fly-around of the Bat-logo

December 26 2009, 01:01 PM	#19
Obiwanshinobi Rear Admiral Location: ObiWanShinobi	Re: Best Opening Movie Credit sequence of the Century? Digital Kitchen, which is a post production agency does alot of these opening intro sequences for shows such as Dexter, Six Feet Under, Carnivale, etc and alot of movies as well

December 26 2009, 03:28 PM	#20
Locutus of Bored Backseat X-Wing Driver Location: Huntington Beach, CA	Re: Best Opening Movie Credit sequence of the Century? I jumped the gun and voted for 'Casino Royale' mainly by lumping in the great pre-credits sequence, the credits themselves, and the post-credits parkour exhibition, which isn't exactly fair. Just going by the credits alone, I would agree that 'Watchmen' had the strongest. The music and imagery was just perfectly matched and really got you into the mood and backstory of the film. __________________ "The fundamental cause of trouble in the world is that the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell

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December 26 2009, 06:37 PM	#21
Michael_One Lieutenant Commander Location: Southern California	Re: Best Opening Movie Credit sequence of the Century? What? No love for Barbarella? In the opening credits for Barbarella the titles cover Jane Fonda's ahhh.. naughty bits as she gets out of her spacesuit while floating around in zero G. The letters in the titles spill out as she detaches parts of the suit and they float around with her. Or do you mean 'of the 21st Century so far'?

December 26 2009, 07:39 PM	#22
Bishbot Fleet Captain	Re: Best Opening Movie Credit sequence of the Century? Superman Returns had an awesome credits sequence. It brilliantly updated the flying through space aspect of the original film's credits sequence by showing us tons of great looking planets and asteroids, and, of course, John Williams' score. Say what you want about the movie, I know it's not super popular, but the credits are fantastic.

December 26 2009, 07:59 PM	#23
Kibbin Fleet Captain Location: Nobody here.......	Re: Best Opening Movie Credit sequence of the Century? What I'm surprised at is no UP? I voted for Watchmen but that was just as good. __________________ "Insert something witty"

December 29 2009, 05:02 AM	#24
Rowan Sjet Commodore Location: Away!	Re: Best Opening Movie Credit sequence of the Century? Just remembered the one for Dawn of the Dead, which warrants a mention at least. __________________ And the sign said, "Long haired freaky people need not apply..."

December 29 2009, 11:27 PM	#25
CaptJimboJones Vice Admiral Location: Hotlanta	Re: Best Opening Movie Credit sequence of the Century? Casino Royale. Fantastic opening. __________________ "Do not fear mistakes. There are none." - Miles Davis

December 29 2009, 11:42 PM	#26
tharpdevenport Admiral Location: Click here for super karate monkey death MOD porn!	Re: Best Opening Movie Credit sequence of the Century? A century? 100 years? And this is the list? These wouldn't make my botton 500. __________________ Mr. Signature Number 2 "Are you going to run?" Number 6 "Like blazes! The first chance I get." -Smile! God Loves You! Too bad he doesn't exist, oh and everyone else thinks you're an asshole.