The phrase
"opening sequence" refers to the beginning part of a movie, TV show, or video game. It is a few minutes long and is meant to capture the audience's attention and set the tone for the story that follows. It typically includes the show's or movie's title, music, and visuals to introduce the characters, setting, or key plot elements.
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The game has one of the most brilliant
opening sequences of event I have ever experienced in a game before and that starts the pace for one of the most incredible single player experiences.
Also on the disc are eleven deleted and extended scenes as well as an
alternate opening sequence (all with optional director's commentary).
The game's
opening sequence does contain speech without subtitles, yet the simple story is also told via pictures.
The film's strength lies in its engaging visuals, namely the
impressive opening sequence and the clever editing during certain fight scenes which lends them a greater feel of urgency and excitement.
This
quick opening sequence summarizes the balance the entire film wants to maintain — wacky humor and superhero action.
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All the action takes place within a massive map, and after a mostly
linear opening sequence, players immediately have the freedom to go nearly anywhere.
Would that door -
opening sequence of Uncharted be diminished if, instead of tapping the triangle button, you simply had to hold it down?
The faced paced bank robbery heist flick has two
impressive opening sequences that will put audiences in the right mood for the unpredictable circumstances to follow.
NBA2K14 did a great job of mirroring what was actually going on in the NBA and bringing that data into the game (injuries, upcoming games, realtime notification
in opening sequences etc.) All that being said, the PS4 version of this game looks AMAZING and will be getting it day one.
«Workman, who has created
opening sequences for 10 Academy Award shows, casts a spell by combining over 200 gorgeous film clips with filmmaker interviews, music and quotations to create dynamic and evocative montages that deepen the exploration of a question for which there is no definitive answer.»
Features deleted and extended scenes, an alternative
opening sequence with an alternate narrator, outtakes, ten minutes of cast interviews and a behind - the - scenes tour.
The film shows great promise in a bravura
opening sequence which starts with quick overhead flashes of New York City.
Everything cutscene orientated starts off really well, with a properly animated
opening sequence showing Doctor Doom battling against The Watcher, as the latter attempts to prevent the use of the Cosmic Cube.
He's alive because he's attentive and wary and trusts no one, even those he ostensibly loves, and he proves his ruthless survival skills and survivalist instincts in the crisply - executed
opening sequence set in the snowy wilderness of what should be a far - north retreat from his brutal world.
Declaration of War announces itself in a nifty
opening sequence as Juliette meets Romeo at a party and they set off on their romance with an impressively edited tracking shot through the streets of Paris.
It includes some additional character development - notably Grace's (Sigourney Weaver) back - story and a brief
opening sequence on Earth - but most of it involves expanded and enhanced scenes of life on Pandora.
Fortunately, Derek Cianfrance's film has stuck with me the entire year due to the amazing cinematography (one of the
best opening sequences of the year) that pairs perfectly with the unsettling score of the film.
The entire
opening sequence where we see Larry (Leigh Whannell) going on a killing spree setups the film rather nicely.
A sentimental
opening sequence introduces us to the child version of Carrey's character, who his absent dad calls «Tippy Toe» during their radio transmissions.
Upon arriving, you are immediately introduced to the main antagonist, Pegan Min, in — arguably — one of the
greatest opening sequences of the past year.
Starter: spot the senses in the descriptive piece 1 Play the DVD of
opening sequence make notes on storyboard (print out PP in handouts) 2 Write in first person, showing changes in atmosphere.
If there's one thing you've got to give to the American film and TV industry, it's that they're damn good
at opening sequences, and Jeff Nichols» latest sci - fi thriller Midnight Special is no exception.
For all of its emphasis on matters of the heart (including one of the most
stunning opening sequences ever, of a live open - heart surgery), The Killing Of A Sacred Deer is removed from emotional engagement with both subject and subject matter.
A wordless
opening sequence involving a subway pickpocket, dialogue that's heavily expository without feeling so, impeccable character design that captures every fleeting emotion.
This time she's Dominika, a fast - rising ballerina whose career is cut brutally short in a beautifully -
shot opening sequence that juxtaposes her final stage performance against the careful dance between CIA Agent Nate Nash (Edgerton) and his secret informant.
Pacino, almost showily physical, performs the film's
entire opening sequence blindfolded, his entire face covered for his own protection as he negotiates for an interview with a Hezbollah leader, and he's still riveting.
Consider the reunion sequence in Punch - Drunk Love that finds Shelley Duvall singing Harry Nilsson on the soundtrack while Anderson rocks the camera like a baby in a cradle, or the
wordless opening sequence of There Will Be Blood, with Jonny Greenwood's terrifying, Kubrick - ian Dawn of Man overture rattling the soundscape.
After some supposedly extra safe red carpet festivities, host Jimmy Kimmel kicked off the show itself with a retro - themed
opening sequence presented in black and white that featured Kimmel make old - timey jokes about modern Hollywood stars.
«Spy», which does feature a James Bond -
like opening sequence complete with the obligatory loud song, is the textbook example of an action comedy.
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