Top 5 - Best Movie Opening Lines

Movies are an incredibly powerful medium that can capture the audience's attention from the very first moment. An opening line that is well-written, witty, or thought-provoking can set the tone for the entire film and engage the viewer right from the start. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the best opening lines in movie history. Here are my Top 5:

5. “What came first, the music or the misery?” - High Fidelity

4. “We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the drugs began to take hold.” - Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

3. “I believe in America. America has made my fortune.” - The Godfather

2. “Saigon. Shıt. I’m still only in Saigon.” - Apocalypse Now

1. "I am not a bum. I’m a jerk. I once had wealth, power, and the love of a beautiful woman. Now I only have two things: my friends and… uh… my thermos.” - The Jerk

A well-written opening line can set the tone for an entire movie and capture the audience's attention right from the start. The best opening lines are memorable, thought-provoking, and hint at the film's central themes and conflicts. The examples listed above are just a few of the many great opening lines in movie history that have stood the test of time. Which one’s are your favorite? Which lines did I leave out that you think should be on the list?