That thing where they start a movie with a scene from near the end

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Guy Goodbody: Aug 31, 2016; by Nyc_Tattoo

Like in John Wick. Is there a term for it? Also, has it ever been good? Every time I see a movie that does that, I wish it didn't.

# ? Jan 23, 2017 02:11

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GonSmithe: Apr 25, 2010; Perhaps it's in the nature of television. Just waves in space.

Don't Breathe does it pretty well, I think.

When it's pulled off correctly I think what they're going for is a "Huh, how do we get to this?" at first and then a "OH RIGHT, THAT HAPPENED" the second time.

# ? Jan 23, 2017 03:02

VideoGames: Aug 18, 2003

Fight Club's is definitely one of the best. I always appreciate the dialogue.

# ? Jan 23, 2017 12:48

Lumpy the Cook: Feb 4, 2011; Drippy-goo-yay, mother-gunker!

Cold open, iirc.

# ? Jan 23, 2017 21:02

Improbable Lobster: Jan 6, 2012; What is the Matrix 🌐? We just don't know 😎.; Buglord

Lumpy the Cook posted:

Cold open, iirc.

Nah, Cold Open is kinda like In Media Rez. What thr OP is thinking of is Bookending.

# ? Jan 23, 2017 23:21

Shaggar: Apr 26, 2006

idk but its stupid most of the time. john wick certainly didn't need it.

# ? Jan 23, 2017 23:22

Terrorist Fistbump: Jan 29, 2009; by Nyc_Tattoo

Goodfellas my dude

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTQADMs4-kY

# ? Jan 24, 2017 00:32

In Training: Jun 28, 2008

Shaggar posted:

idk but its stupid most of the time. john wick certainly didn't need it.

I think it's pretty wicked that the first scene of the first movie is John wick dying on the street and now there's a sequel

# ? Jan 24, 2017 05:43

JEEVES420: Feb 16, 2005; The world is a mess... and I just need to rule it

American Beauty did a decent job of making me forget what was said at the beginning.

# ? Jan 24, 2017 20:02

Coaaab: Aug 6, 2006; Wish I was there...

Guy Goodbody posted:

Also, has it ever been good? Every time I see a movie that does that, I wish it didn't.

brief encounter is the ur-example. i also liked the nod to it in carol

# ? Jan 24, 2017 21:32

Pimpcasso: Mar 13, 2002; VOLS BITCH

They call this pooping inside the bhole

# ? Jan 25, 2017 01:43

Mister Facetious: Apr 21, 2007; I think I died and woke up in L.A.,
I don't know how I wound up in this place...

VideoGames posted:

Fight Club's is definitely one of the best. I always appreciate the dialogue.

"I still can't think of anything."

"Huh, flashback humor."

# ? Jan 25, 2017 17:56

raditts: Feb 21, 2001; The Kwanzaa Bot is here to protect me.

Coaaab posted:

brief encounter is the ur-example. i also liked the nod to it in carol

What about Sunset Boulevard?

# ? Jan 31, 2017 06:11

Coaaab: Aug 6, 2006; Wish I was there...

I forgot, but that's probably a more popular example. There's Double Indemnity as well.

# ? Jan 31, 2017 15:57

Carly Gay Dead Son: Aug 27, 2007; Bonus.

Improbable Lobster posted:

Nah, Cold Open is kinda like In Media Rez. What thr OP is thinking of is Bookending.

In medias res is exactly what the OP is talking about. A cold open is getting straight to the plot of a movie/tv show without a title sequence or beginning credits. Not that they're mutually exclusive.

# ? Feb 1, 2017 05:57

The Walrus: Jul 9, 2002; by Fluffdaddy

I just watched that spy neighbours movie with jon hamm and wonder woman and they do this it starts off with their house exploding and then goes two weeks later and it's just like whooooooo the gently caress cares. Bad movie.

# ? Feb 1, 2017 14:29

devtesla: Jan 2, 2012; Grimey Drawer

I like when movies do this. I also read spoilers before I go to movies.

# ? Feb 1, 2017 22:17

In Training: Jun 28, 2008

devtesla posted:

I like when movies do this. I also read spoilers before I go to movies.

Before I see a movie i usually read a plot summary and a review or piece on it

# ? Feb 2, 2017 01:43

trying to jack off: Dec 31, 2007

In Training posted:

Before I see a movie i usually read a plot summary and a review or piece on it

i normally download the script and do a reading with my friends on a friday night

# ? Feb 2, 2017 03:42

ozza: Oct 23, 2008

Most of the time it reeks of producers panicking that a film is starting too slow and hastily shoehorning in some action up front. No sir I don't like it.

# ? Feb 2, 2017 04:30

Build-a-Boar: Feb 11, 2008; Lipstick Apathy

It's called 'You're probably wondering how I got myself into this situation'

# ? Feb 2, 2017 06:25

Escobarbarian: Jun 18, 2004; Grimey Drawer

Raging Bull does it and I think most people consider that movie to be one of the good ones

# ? Feb 2, 2017 12:52

ziasquinn: Jan 1, 2006; Fallen Rib

Did shutter island do it?

That's a good one either way

# ? Feb 3, 2017 00:47

Palpek: Dec 27, 2008; Do you feel it, Zach?
My coffee warned me about it.

How I Met Your Mother, they use it right there in the title.

# ? Feb 3, 2017 09:21

Escobarbarian: Jun 18, 2004; Grimey Drawer

i wish they had done that so i would have known not to waste nine years on that motherfucking pos

# ? Feb 3, 2017 12:19

devtesla: Jan 2, 2012; Grimey Drawer

ozza posted:

Most of the time it reeks of producers panicking that a film is starting too slow and hastily shoehorning in some action up front. No sir I don't like it.

Those producers are right

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Chwoka: Jan 27, 2008; I'm Abed, and I never watch TV.

devtesla posted:

Those producers are right

but the solution is wrong

# ? Feb 3, 2017 23:34

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