Directed by Hitchcock in 1958, Vertigo, his masterpiece and one of the greatest thrillers of all time, starts in a straightforward manner, with a rooftop chase by two cops.
Vertigo (1958): Hitchcock’s Dramatic Thriller, Starring Jimmy Stewart–Great Movie Beginnings
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Narc (2002): Joe Carnahan’s Neo-Noir Crime Thriller, Starring Jason Patric and Ray Liotta–Great Opening Scenes
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The movie begins with a handheld foot chase through a poor, low-income housing, with lighting that’s subdued and subtle.
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015): George Miller’s Fourth Installment–Great Movie Beginnings
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Voice-over narration has proven very popular in movies’ beginnings, due to the multiple functions it could serve.
Longlegs: Osgood Perkins Serial Killer Thriller, Starring Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe–Surprise Critical and Commercial Hit
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The tense FBI procedural is headed for second-place finish with hefty $20 million to $23 million opening.
Despicable Me 4 (DM4): Animation Dominates Box-Office
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Animation continues to the be hero of the summer box-office due to Despicable Me 4 and Inside Out 2.







