10 Greatest Opening Movie Lines of the Last 50 Years

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Comic Book Resources rounds up ten of cinema's most memorable opening lines from the past five decades, exploring how those first moments of dialogue establish tone and hook audiences for the duration of a film. The piece acknowledges that while a strong opener doesn't guarantee quality, some great first acts lead to mediocre plots, it remains a crucial tool for filmmakers. Conversely, weak openings can doom even films that later improve, making that initial line a make-or-break element in storytelling.