Film Analysis: Comparing the Greatest Opening Scenes in War Cinema

A retrospective look examines the cinematic impact of Apocalypse Now's introduction while arguing that another classic war film features an arguably more powerful opening sequence.

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47 Years Later, Apocalypse Now Has The Second Greatest Opening Scene In War Movie History

The impact of Apocalypse Now's introduction cannot be understated, but there's another war movie with an opening that's arguably even more powerful.

By Anthony Yates

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Film Analysis: Comparing the Greatest Opening Scenes in War Cinema

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47 Years Later, Apocalypse Now Has The Second Greatest Opening Scene In War Movie History

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