There are quite a few factors that go into making a compelling intro worthy of James Bond.

Lazenby’s film went with a rather simple method of showing bits of footage draining out of an hourglass.

Stylish visuals can only take an intro so far.

Stephen King with his hand on his chin, and a colorful background

No’s intro song doesn’t spark much intrigue.

Still, however, credit is due toDr.

Nofor starting one of the biggest franchises in film history.

Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto in front of a car in Fast & Furious

It also worked well withFor Your Eyes Only’s maritime setting.

An edited image of Cole Young and Sub-Zero in 2021’s Mortal Kombat.

Sean Connery, Timothy Dalton, and Daniel Craig as James Bond in front of the franchise’s intro sequences

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