The 10 best opening movie lines of the 1970s
- The article selects ten memorable opening lines from 1970s films.
- It links strong scripts with the decade’s cinematic legacy.
- Examples include *Annie Hall*, *Superman* and *Blazing Saddles*.
The article argues that memorable opening lines helped make 1970s cinema’s scripts endure, even as acting styles, special effects and directorial choices have changed. It presents a selection of ten film openings to show how writers established a film’s tone, introduced its world and drew audiences into its…