If a cold open can combine all these elements, it can be impossible to forget.
The shark’s unseen presence in the cold open gives it an almost supernatural aura.
Her flying crane kick gives a taste ofThe Matrix’s revolutionary approach to action.
The Matrixuses its sci-fi premise to create some remarkable action scenesthat push wire-fu into new territory.
The cold open sets the agenda while kicking the story into motion.
Hans Landa’s visit to the farmhouse displays a lot of what makes Tarantino such a special filmmaker.
It’s also excruciatingly tense and masterfully crafted.Christoph Waltz’s performance is also worthy of praise.
It’s also a great introduction to the fast-paced swagger of Martin Scorsese’s gangster classic.
The cold open demonstrates Wright’s evolution as a filmmaker in the intervening years.
The opening scene with Drew Barrymore is a tense and unpredictable sequence that statesScream’s credentials.
It’s no wonder that cold open kills have become a tradition in the franchise ever since.
WhileScream 7is still shrouded in mystery, fans will expect another great cold open.
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