Vertigo (1958): Hitchcock’s Dramatic Thriller, Starring Jimmy Stewart–Great Movie Beginnings

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.

Narc (2002): Joe Carnahan’s Neo-Noir Crime Thriller, Starring Jason Patric and Ray Liotta–Great Opening Scenes

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

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

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

Animation continues to the be hero of the summer box-office due to Despicable Me 4 and Inside Out 2.