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Poll: Best Opening Scene In A Movie

A poll by pere-25366
These films captured our attention right from the get go. Their opening scene set the tone for the rest of the movie and ensured we would want to learn more shortly thereafter. Since this list looks at the introductory segments of a film, scenes like the Omaha Beach scene from Saving Private Ryan (1998), which is technically the second scene in the movie, will not qualify.

In your opinion, which film had the most memorable, generally awesome opening scene for a movie?

After voting, you may discuss the poll here.

(Please note: If you didn't see an opening scene you think should have been on this list, be sure to check out Part 2 of "Best Opening Scene In A Movie")

Results of 16,947 votes:

  1. 1.

    Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight (2008)

     
    Never Trust A Joker (The Elaborate Bank Robbery Heist) From The Dark Knight (2008)
  2. 2.

    Harrison Ford in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

     
    Just one of those near fatal days From Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
  3. 3.

    Denis Ménochet in Inglourious Basterds (2009)

     
    "They call you 'The Jew Hunter'." From Inglourious Basterds (2009)
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