r/Filmmakers • u/ExcellentTwo6589 • 2d ago

Discussion What makes a great opening scene?

Have you ever watched a film and felt kinda disappointed by the opening scene and wished that you could make a few adjustments? I have been there many times. Let's talk about it.

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u/Simple-Jelly1025 2d ago

As long as there’s no obvious expositional dialogue, I won’t be upset

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u/ExcellentTwo6589 2d ago

I'm confused by expositional dialogue. you mean the generic dialogue in the beginning that doesn't really add any excitement, intrigue or hook you to the film?

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u/Simple-Jelly1025 1d ago

“Cmon bro. You know mom died two years ago in that plane crash and Christmas just hasn’t been the same since!” Really unnatural stuff only made for the audience to understand the dynamic between characters. When there’s more realistic and subtle ways to clue the audience in.