CineFix takes a deep look into the art of opening titles and analyzes the different types that appear in movies, ranking the best of each kind. From simple text title cards, to the foreshadowing teasers that you don’t realize spoil the movie until you re-watch it, to slick graphic designs and animated opening credits, to a deep look at a main character or an introduction to the movie’s world, the best title sequences aren’t just words on a screen meant to kill some time. They set the tone of the film and make you ready for the story you’re about to see.
Here’s what CineFix ranks as the 10 best opening title sequences:
Everything by Saul Bass
Character – Lolita
Establishing the World – Taxi Driver
Context – Lord of War
Foreshadowing – Fight Club
Plot – The Touch of Evil
Graphic Design – Dr. No
Animation – Catch Me If You Can
Imagery – Goldfinger
Text – Enter the Void
