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longbough · 09-23-2005, 07:04 AM

Opening credits and closing credits can be an artform unto themselves in the movies. Here are examples off the top of my head that I'll never forget:

Opening credits:

Once Upon a Time in the West - probably the best opening credits in move history IMO - beautiful exposition and perfect use of cinematography and sound. Just perfect.

Face Off - the opening credits can be an entire action movie with the rest of the film being the sequel. John Woo was much influenced by Sergio Leone and it shows

Run Lola Run (Lola Rennt) - smashingly kinetic blend of animation and live action. Love it!

Fight Club - convincingly real CG electron microscopic view of neurons firing in the brain and a protracted pull back until emerging from a single pore on Edward Norton's forehead over a terrific soundtrack. The relevance of the scene becomes more evident with subsequent viewing.

Kiki's Delivery Service - I can't explain it, but when the credits start up as she's leaving home for the first time triggers a huge emotional swell for me. Miyazaki has a knack for hitting my emotional buttons when I least expect it.

Closing credits:

Almost every Jackie Chan film - the outtakes keep everyone from leaving the theater. I was disappointed that Around the World in 80 Days didn't have them (but I can understand since it's a Disney movie and they don't want to lose that signature).

The Incredibles - just really terrific graphics. And the way the credits had this 3d angle was so simple I wondered why nobody thought of doing it that way before.

... oops I'm out of time for now. To be continued.....

09-23-2005, 07:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
longbough Soylent Green is people. Location: Northern California	Best opening and closing credits Opening credits and closing credits can be an artform unto themselves in the movies. Here are examples off the top of my head that I'll never forget: Opening credits: Once Upon a Time in the West - probably the best opening credits in move history IMO - beautiful exposition and perfect use of cinematography and sound. Just perfect. Face Off - the opening credits can be an entire action movie with the rest of the film being the sequel. John Woo was much influenced by Sergio Leone and it shows Run Lola Run (Lola Rennt) - smashingly kinetic blend of animation and live action. Love it! Fight Club - convincingly real CG electron microscopic view of neurons firing in the brain and a protracted pull back until emerging from a single pore on Edward Norton's forehead over a terrific soundtrack. The relevance of the scene becomes more evident with subsequent viewing. Kiki's Delivery Service - I can't explain it, but when the credits start up as she's leaving home for the first time triggers a huge emotional swell for me. Miyazaki has a knack for hitting my emotional buttons when I least expect it. Closing credits: Almost every Jackie Chan film - the outtakes keep everyone from leaving the theater. I was disappointed that Around the World in 80 Days didn't have them (but I can understand since it's a Disney movie and they don't want to lose that signature). The Incredibles - just really terrific graphics. And the way the credits had this 3d angle was so simple I wondered why nobody thought of doing it that way before. ... oops I'm out of time for now. To be continued.....