As a graphic artist, I pretty much judge a film within the first minute … that’s right, the opening credits. If there is a good, artistic and relevant opening credit sequence then I settle in with my popcorn and have high hopes for the film. If the opening sequence is a clusterf*ck, well, nine times out of ten I find I am disappointed with the flick. This movie started with a beautiful and elegant kaleidoscope sequence which swirled more and more dramatically until it finally faded into the first image still of the movie. It was really lovely and set a good beginning tone for what was to be a terrific and beautifully shot film.

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