The Amazing Spider-Man Opening Credits

[Mary Jane Watson]

I just love Spidey's swinging in the movie

 

[Spider-ManHero12]

Should the movie end like SM1 and SM2? I liked Spider-Man 3 ending. Web swinging ending isn't always good.

Whichever ending works best. I felt the ending to S-M3 fit the film perfectly. At the same time, I absolutely loved the end swing in the first two films.

 

[kedrell]

In my old age I seem to have become more utilitarian. I have no interest in opening credits much at all unless they are going to serve a purpose, like TIH's did. All the one's in the Raimi films were either to remind us of what we already saw in the previous film(unnecessary) or just to give animators some work(useless and a waste of time & budget $). If they're not going to do something useful(again, like TIH which had to reset continuity) then just do it like Nolan's Batman films, or the Iron Man films or Thor did. Have the waste of time at the end of the film at least and just get going with the story right from the get go.

 

[cwere]

True. That's why I think a brief opening would be best. As I stated just some webs flying through starting to resemble what appears to be the spidey symbol and then go through one of the spaces between the webs, and go on with the story. I'm talking about an opening for like 10s.

 

[Mary Jane Watson]

10 seconds? No no. 2 mins is good

 

[Spider-ManHero12]

^^ Agreed.

 

[Milu]

No 10 second opening title please. Lately we've have too many of those, and not enough of the longer "opening primary" titles to balance them out.

 

[NewYorkSpider]

I would like to see an overhead shot of New York City with the camera moving through the streets. It then comes to Spider-Man just sitting on the ledge. Then we hear sirens. He makes his way to find two criminals robbing a store. He comes down and takes them both out. Cut to a black screen where it says The Amazing Spider-Man.

 

[Elevator Man]

True. That's why I think a brief opening would be best. As I stated just some webs flying through starting to resemble what appears to be the spidey symbol and then go through one of the spaces between the webs, and go on with the story. I'm talking about an opening for like 10s.

That's too Nolan for my taste. If they go that approach the audience (assuming they've seen BB & TDK) will think they ripped off that. They should do something different from the Raimi's films (of course) but still feeling like Spiderman. It doesn't have to be as long as Raimi's title sequences either. But that doesn't mean it has to be as quick as Nolan's Batman title sequences either.

I kind of like that idea where someone earlier mentioned a title sequence where Spidey is swinging around NY and the cast and crew names are going by as he swings. But instead of using that for the title sequence it should be for an end credits sequence instead. They could show only the title for the title sequence. That way it'll differentiate it from the Raimi films.

I just hope they do something unique from the last films and from other superhero/comic book movies.

 

[Naite22]

How about no credits at all???...

Otherwice, something short and mystical (like batman begins), and off we go.

 

[Naite22]

Whichever ending works best. I felt the ending to S-M3 fit the film perfectly. At the same time, I absolutely loved the end swing in the first two films.

Dude, if you dont mind me saying. You've never had a single bad thing to say about ANY of the three previous movies. Nothing that I've ever seen written, anyways? Back when SM-3 had its hype days, you've always talked of these movies as if they were pure perfection. Never questioning anything within them... It also sounds like (in another thread) you're directly disappointed over the fact that they're making such an effort of doing as much practical, REAL-LIFE swinging for the new movie!? You'd rather want them to overstuff this thing with simple CG, making it look just like the same old boring thing? (yes, it DID get tiresome in the end)

Just out of curiousity - Is there anything you DON'T like/love about the old movies??? anything at all??????????

 

[kedrell]

If they must do an opening credits sequence, I hope it's not animated like the Raimi films were. Something live action would be better like the suggestion someone had of Spidey swinging around the city and revealing credits as he swings. Or maybe show how this is a bit different continuity by having the credits sequence be a collage of Peter's personal photos mixed in with Daily Bugle headlines & front page pics to basically tell us where this one is picking up at.

 

[Doc Ock]

All I want is a epic opening with epic music.

 

[Spider-ManHero12]

Dude, if you dont mind me saying. You've never had a single bad thing to say about ANY of the three previous movies. Nothing that I've ever seen written, anyways? Back when SM-3 had its hype days, you've always talked of these movies as if they were pure perfection. Never questioning anything within them... It also sounds like (in another thread) you're directly disappointed over the fact that they're making such an effort of doing as much practical, REAL-LIFE swinging for the new movie!? You'd rather want them to overstuff this thing with simple CG, making it look just like the same old boring thing? (yes, it DID get tiresome in the end)

Just out of curiousity - Is there anything you DON'T like/love about the old movies??? anything at all??????????

When did I say I was dissapointed that they are doing things practical? I said I'm happy as hell about it as long as there's an even amount of CGI as well. I don't like words being upt in my mouth. With the budget rising so much, I assume we will be getting an even amount, which makes me REALLY happy.

Not for nothing man, but YOU yourself was extremely hyped during the S-M3 days. I specifically remember hearing you praise the swining in the first 2 films 4-5 years ago. Praising all of the films, just as I did/do. You were always so hyped just like you are about this film (believe me, I'm VERY hyped about this iflm as well). Why the sudden hate? I'm surprised to hear this because I clearly remember how enthuseastic you were about S-M3 back then. Why is it a crime to love the past trilogy when some of you guys were clearly in love with them before they became popular to hate?

I felt Venom could have had more screen time. Then again, as I said in another thread, There's not much to the character to begin with. He's an awesome character, but there was never much to him to begin with. Sandman's story oclud have been better if Venom as forced into the film, but what's done is done.

 

[Mary Jane Watson]

I would like to see an overhead shot of New York City with the camera moving through the streets. It then comes to Spider-Man just sitting on the ledge. Then we hear sirens. He makes his way to find two criminals robbing a store. He comes down and takes them both out. Cut to a black screen where it says The Amazing Spider-Man.

This.

 

[Oscorp]

Yeah that would be really awesome!

 

[Mary Jane Watson]

Thats will give me chills for sure.

 

[Spider-ManHero12]

If I remember correctly, there was something similar in James Cameron's script. I think it began with Spider-Man hanging upside down ontop of one of the Twin Towers. The script was so bad though.

 

[Mary Jane Watson]

If I remember correctly, there was something similar in James Cameron's script. I think it began with Spider-Man hanging upside down ontop of one of the Twin Towers. The script was so bad though.

Haha I heard about that too. Epic fail.

 

[Ajendo]

spider-man doesn't need an opening credits sequence, lets just get on with the damn film. Raimi's opening credit sequences were annoying as hell. Not only were they long but it served no real purpose. Many movies and tv shows have caught wise onto the waste of time and money opening credits can be.......and this has NOTHING to do with Nolan's batman films, geez.

 

[Mary Jane Watson]

spider-man doesn't need an opening credits sequence, lets just get on with the damn film. Raimi's opening credit sequences were annoying as hell. Not only were they long but it served no real purpose. Many movies and tv shows have caught wise onto the waste of time and money opening credits can be.......and this has NOTHING to do with Nolan's batman films, geez.

Well, I like Sam's opening credits but just 2 mins swinging is good!

 

[Milu]

I was reminded of something from Ajendo's rant: I'm very disappointed in how TV show intros have become so short. It works fine for some shows, but for others, I just don't see the point, other than to make more time for commercials. Thanks for ruining the Fresh Prince intro, TBS.

On topic, I like the idea of Spidey swinging by the opening credits.

 

[Ajendo]

Save the swinging for the actual film. 2 mins of watching spidey swinging would actually be boring, unless they incorporate a multitude of mind-blowing choreographed aerial parkour stunts and acrobatics and even then that could be pushing it. All this good stuff, I want to see in the actual film.

 

[Troy_Parker]

Lol.

What if the opening was like through the viewfinder of his camera or something, he could be like:

"Is this thing working? Oh, wait a minute..." He presses something on the camera and the next few shots are just flashes of snapshots of him beating up thugs and stuff, the final snap shot could be of the main title...

 

[Alientraveller]

Opening credits are a waste of time... the ghosts of Saul Bass, Robert Brownjohn and Maurice Binder (and Daniel Kleinman, who's still alive) would have a word with you.

Anyway, it depends for me. Spider-Man 2's credits with Alex Ross's paintings based on the first film were sublime, 3 felt lazy with the reused footage.