Spectre- Opening Tracking Shot in 1080p

With Spectre coming to Blu Ray soon, experience the fantastic opening shot that tracks Bond through The Day of the Dead, into a hotel, up an elevator, into a room, onto the roof of said hotel, and to a vantage point for a good old fashioned shootout. Classic Bond, probably the best moment in the film, and quite possibly the single greatest shot in the series. Great work from Sam Mendes, Hoyte Van Hoytema and smart mask cuts by Editor Lee Smith.

[@Dufffaaa93]

"Lets use yellow filter so people would know its Mexico."

[@trentthedirector]

+Dufffaaa93 This movie used quite a lot of yellows and grey's

[@AlexAceves1994]

+Dufffaaa93 Yellow is gorgeous in Mexico.

[@kalsikherensk8440]

+Dufffaaa93 In all fairness, I've been to Mexico city. A lot of yellowish smog and stuff, but beige brickwork too. As London being grey, I can vouch for that overall color as well. Always has been. Just like for New York I'd say beige, and for Tokyo silver/white, Rome a bright grey/brown color, Rio a rusty red/brown[favelas] and bright beige color. And for Beijing, smog color, and not much else visible. [I think my lifespan lost about 3 years while I was there.] I travel a lot, and its safe to say I've definitely seen some color differences in places.

[@lcg3092]

+Kal'sik Herensk Except for smog, really don't see that much difference in color in modern cities, unless it's natural landscape...

[@eduardof7322]

lcg3092 JAJAJA xD

[@thanasisv190]

The most incredible thing about this scene is how amazing his walk is.

[@1Chasg]

It's so badass. This is known as "The James Bond Walk" to me lol.

[@PippeBR]

It's perfect.. Walking at rooftops, adjusting the handcuffs and assembling the weapon. It's some kind of dance.. It's mesmerizing, just the pinnacle of what a man should be and act.. Too bad that's in the past...

[@swaroopboyina4236]

@Reginald Dove I don't even understand how that's toxic exactly ..

[@lothburke2243]

I walk like this 😉

[@maryhadalamb3313]

Or the fact that this scene is shot in 4 places and then put together and colour matched.

[@currymitch5119]

“Where are you going??” “Awombalong.”

[@mrranasingh0073]

Bond says" I won't be long "

[@MrMrfamilyguy01]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@soulreaper5510]

@@mrranasingh0073 thats the joke

[@805livin4]

Mr Ranasingh 007 even James Bond understood the joke for Christ’s sake

[@SpadaFer]

hahahahahahhaha i laught like crazy here alone in my room at 5:47 am hahahahahahahhaah best comment ever

[@daltongoh9062]

I just realised the girl witnessed bond remove his costume only to reveal *a full suit underneath it*

[@AshleyPomeroy]

Imagine if he had then removed the suit to reveal a frogman outfit - and underneath that, another suit.

[@albertramirez8175]

Thats such a James Bond thing to do.

[@effortlessawareness8778]

@@AshleyPomeroy LOL

[@futurepastnow]

A full suit and a SMG

[@deerlord2363]

@@AshleyPomeroy OMG that's hilarious!!🤣🤣

[@user-sj3fp2xq2m]

"I wont be long", flies away in a helicopter.

[@sergicabrerasanchez3464]

150 minuts before 🤣🤣🤣

[@average_beings_are_natural]

whaaaattt😱😱. faminists were triggered by this.

[@jordan12345423]

he didnt say he'll comeback so he keeps his promised that he wont be long

[@barisbal7782]

best way to get rid of ''so, what are we now?''

[@mrranasingh0073]

😅😅😅

[@vunguyenchannel]

Legend said the girl is still waiting

[@J-SH06]

Vu Nguyen yea it’s true but there was a dude seen leaving there once . Locals say he has a rep around town as a well known muff growler. Can’t confirm it but sounds believable

[@gorillachilla]

Lol

[@Taylor_Wolfe115]

Buts its Bond, wouldn't you still wait? Lol

[@heyheyheyheyheyhey76]

Literally started laughing out loud HAHA I'm actually crying.

[@GreatSpaceToaster]

My friend joked that he was hoping at the end of the pre-credits sequence, Bond would fly the helicopter back the hotel room and proceed to bang the woman. That would be a very Bond thing to do.

[@wholecarrot5073]

Fun fact: This festival didn't exist when the movie was filmed, but it attracted so many tourists from all around the world that the government decided to organize one

[@maumgz8327]

Me reading this after going to see the festival...

[@esais64]

And the "festival" happened this 2021

[@ChristianityTookMyBabyAway]

The festival has been happening for many centuries just not like this as a parade in mexico city.

[@CarlosGuzman-qc7kf]

The festival was the wednesday 2022

[@booklover6403]

They got the idea to add a parade to the festival from the movie a member of the government saw it in the theater and thought it would be cool to add a parade to the festival

[@firebir11]

Daniel Craig is easily the most athletic Bond ever filmed. He’s had more broken bones performing his own stunts than any other.

[@MatiZ815]

I just learned that he literally had a broken leg when filming this.

[@RKZX2]

@@MatiZ815 yes. the fight with Bautista on the train. Craig's fight scenes look so real. gritty & brutal.

[@JoshuaG]

This opening sequence is rad ❤️, the bass keeps rattling our windows everytime the drum hits 🤣🤟

[@babauranai]

underrated fight scene: bond is ambushed in QoS and kills the motherfucka cold

[@pr-tj5by]

@@JoshuaG As someone who absolutely can't stand Craig's Bond this is brilliant.... It's the only time in 5 movies that he's actually looked like James Bond in the form of Brosnan and Connery (Proper Bonds)

[@vicky1319881]

his walk on roof with that music is so fucking badass ...

[@pr-tj5by]

@Sounak Nandy As someone who absolutely can't stand Craig's Bond this is brilliant.... It's the only time in 5 movies that he's actually looked like James Bond in the form of Brosnan and Connery (Proper Bonds)

[@ElEternoPoetaLuis]

Just the way he walks is so fucking cool.

[@theknightof8640]

ElEternoPoetaLuis not as sexy and cool as you buddy

[@MediumRareOpinions]

ElEternoPoetaLuis It's a primary requirement to play bond. Sean Connery was rumored to have gotten the job in part because he "walked like a panther"

[@jaherra2567]

I love how he was just casually strolling on the roofs with a grenade launcher like he was going to get some milk from a store down the street

[@fvnt0miix953]

1:27 The way he walks up the stairs... Damn Daniel!!

[@MUZZLEFLASHER10O10]

@Ja Herrera It's not a grenade launcher at all, it's a glock pistol with a carbine kit conversion, he just fired to the explosive that the bad guys were going to use to blow up the stadium, he even shot some bullets to them before the explosion. When I first saw this at the theater I didn't understand, but I knew that the gun was just a pistol so I quickly understood what happened, it's actually a momentum thing, really cinematographic (it's made on purpose to create that reaction on the public)

[@vars280287]

I love how the music smoothly transitions into the Bond theme at 3:03

[@nishantsingal]

hi

[@jenniewilliams9066]

This for me is the best part of the scene - that Big Band gets going subtlely playing the James Bond Theme , it's just superb - listening to it with headphones on you don't miss a note - I'm going to go against the grain here saying it's the best Bond film after Skyfall . Opinions eh ?

[@aryankaushik93]

@@jenniewilliams9066 nah

[@Biggiiful]

@@jenniewilliams9066 it's a fantastic scene. And my favorite part is that music transition. The movie as a whole has a lot of problems though. Still like it, but it's probably the worst writing in all of Craig's films.

[@gnorn3607]

There's an earlier reference at 2:38 on bass flute.

[@ellengomm6972]

As someone who is studying film, this opening shot is a masterpiece. I truly love the scenery, and how they set the scene without needing to say anything

[@GregGroenewald]

I have watched this opening scene over and over, it's insanely well shot. Easily one of the best movie intros ever.

[@JakesJoy31]

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[@ItsukaShimotsuki]

Really gives that Coppola vibe.

[@starrshort6403]

Same !!

[@indetok5524]

There are a mistake. In the elevator, the viewer feels like there are three person I mean de camera man. Because they wait till de camera goes inside to activate it. Then when it arrives they wait till the camera man goes out to start walking. After that they dont close the door of the room as a normal movement because they wait till the cameraman gets in. It feels so intrusive.

[@MrPoeGhost]

Goddamn, this fucking scene was well done. Made me wanna like, play a Bond game, or something. Just to feel that badass.

[@miata100]

God I want a suit that looks that good fuuuuck dude

[@vicenteibalbarriaga4221]

+Calvin Conley it 's a Tom Ford suit, i look already is fucking expensive

[@AlexAceves1994]

+Poe Ghost Like Goldeneye N64

[@MrPoeGhost]

Alex Aceves Fuck yeah.

[@beepIL]

+Calvin Conley you need the body too, just buying the suit wont make you look good in it, he is very well built, which is a model type of body, so suits looks amazing on him, i wish i had his body first, suit second :)

[@KyleGauntReviews]

If only the whole movie was as good as this scene!

[@trentthedirector]

It had its moments; overall I still quite enjoyed it even if it wasn't as good as Skyfall and Casino Royale

[@alexfryerpro1993]

+Movie Maker Personally for me, I think it is a very good Bond film but not great. I agree that the script is weak, Lea Seyoux's character is very underwritten and that the nostalgia can get in the way at times. However thanks to the crisp cinematography, gorgeous locations, performances, entertaining action, humor and set pieces it does hold out strong in spite of its flaws. So it's pretty much a guilty pleasure for me. 7/10

[@TheAmazoman]

+Kyle Sofia Nolan To be fair it was highly unlikely they could of topped Skyfall...it was the 50th anniversary after all, despite what you say it is one of the highest grossing bond films made thus far so it isn't nearly as much as a disappointment as you are saying. I do agree that it had its rough patches here and there and some of the worst cliches imaginable, but me and my friends loved it when we went to see it, there is no such thing as a bad bond film.

[@DOMINOSMOFO]

+Kyle Sofia Nolan Yeah, well.... this and the Train Fight Scene. Only redeeming parts of the entire film.

[@alexfryerpro1993]

+JayCee I'm inclined to agree with you on how unlikely it could topped Skyfall. As a fan of Skyfall I think one would have to appreciate that once Sam Mendes set the bar high with one of highest grossing and most critically acclaimed bond film to date, the pressure is on to meet expectations and sometimes that can contribute to a directors downfall in a sequel. Take JJ Abrams Star Trek: Into Darkness for example, he was met with acclaim with his 2009 reboot (while having some backlash from hardcore Trekkies or Trekkers) only leading himself to create a film that is not as strong as its predecessor. The same could be said for Peter Jackson when he directed The Hobbit trilogy. The schedule and pressure was so intense that the result was not so withstanding. The point is that I think its best not to expect too much (we're all entitled to our opinions either cause film is subjective) from an anticipated follow up.

[@caw94]

If I had to describe this man in this scene, it would be focus, control, aware, on point, smooth, intelligent, ready, sharp(style), has direction, sturdy, physically fit, and ready for anything. It's a great scene and very motivating.

[@pr-tj5by]

@Sylvia Brilliant scene, for a few moments I thought I was watching proper Bonds like Brosnan and Connery but then he did his normal Craig Bond routine and fell in love again

[@wiryantirta]

and the choice of weaponry too. Like the old Bond is content with a stylish PPK. This Bond isn't afraid to handle assault rifles, and in this case, an automatic pistol converted into an compact SMG. Still compact but more aggresively capable.

[@Jaeger04]

@@wiryantirta Not a PPK a Glock 17 mounted onto a FAB Defense KPOS

[@chungus511]

The way he just walks there simply, mindblowing

[@snl1754]

In that age, especially.

[@ahmadrunningwild85]

He's James Bond. That's a normal walk for him😅

[@JamesGower-ch5zj]

I agree. The steps down the roof from his room to the firing position are remarkable. No sarcasm

[@paulwartenberg8479]

Would argue this is the best opening to a Bond movie ever.

[@user-tv1fl7fr8c]

Paul Wartenberg agreed

[@TheT3rr0rMask]

Paul Wartenberg Yes sir! It's a beautiful shot (positive it wasn't one take, some editing helped it out), the soundtrack is amazing, Danny's on top form and the action is exhilarating

[@TheWaynos73]

Clever cut at the poster at the door and spliced at the hotel window.

[@Manishsainwar]

umm.. i think Quantum solace would somewhere top it. The scene is great .. but lacks the adrenaline

[@TITANICLUSITANIA]

It is a cut. They used Mexico City's Grand Hotel. And the building that the camera "goes in to" is a different building. It's not even a hotel, I believe.

[@paulod27]

Say what you like about the movie, but Daniel Craig is as cool as fuck.

[@danielwilliamson6180]

Not a great movie, but it was still good. I liked it more than Skyfall.

[@Tabish29]

Not as cool as Connery

[@heh8393]

Casino royale is so boring i dont know what everybody sees in it

[@martam4142]

Casino is a ridiculous mess.

[@aryankaushik93]

@@heh8393 wow worst opinion lol

[@mattiabinnoto8620]

The music of the scene makes it so much more exciting.

[@moviecorn]

Oh yes. It's composed to the music. :D

[@andrewjackdaw2511]

The city where every human being is a top model.

[@maghron2021]

in movies yes but in reality just the women lol

[@Mark-hn1si]

Andrew Jackdaw it’s either you blind or can look through the costumes. I bet on the first.

[@MaggotAddict21]

@@maghron2021 lol no. Most women aren't beautiful

[@jacksonw453]

The legends are true

[@moibe182]

I’m from Mexico City and I’m hot too 😎

[@onlyhalfbad333]

Great single opening shot.

[@SGMSS]

+only half bad 333 Wasn't a single shot. It's meant to look like one but they tricked a little. If you look closely, you can even see it!

[@adrio19]

Actually, the first place is "Tacuba" street and the door where they go inside the hotel is a store. The hotel is in another street next to the Zocalo. They made it like a single shot but are actually 3 diferent places

[@onlyhalfbad333]

+SGMSS Those magnificent bastards...

[@juanpablocano4156]

+only half bad 333 also after the explosion (not in this shot) when the running chase is on going, they appear to be on the ground in Tacuba, as said above, but exaclty when they start running they are coming from the south of Zocalo (around 5 to 10 blocks south of were they hit the ground)

[@adrio19]

+Juan Pablo Cano exactly! And even in the movie you can see the names of the streets (Tacuba first, 20 de Noviembre after)

[@TheAmbitiousFilms]

The movie overall was just ok but this opening scene is a masterpiece.

[@xuttuh5260]

So impressive that this was filmed without a single cut.

[@spencerleo5126]

at least it seems so, I think it’s three shots stitched together

[@herroimyerrow8478]

@@spencerleo5126 2 transitions. one on the dia de los meurtos sign at the entrance of the hotel and one as he gets on the balcony. guessing they were all different locations

[@felipitz]

@@herroimyerrow8478 there is (at least) another before they enter the hotel room (guy in black obstructs the camera), nice flow though

[@laveenr]

There are several cuts and you can't make it out coz it's well edited.

[@themannyzaur]

@@herroimyerrow8478 it's three actually. The poster, the guy in black suit in front of their room and then the window transition. Maybe it's four

[@viniciusmoura4850]

4 minutes "without cuts", this was a test for what will become 1917.

[@Nightfire-ui9zu]

Actually, the first place is "Tacuba" street and the door where they go inside the hotel is a store. The hotel is in another street next to the Zocalo. They made it like a single shot but are actually 3 diferent places

[@xxxtoyboyxxx]

Where he says “I won’t be long” and walks out onto the ledge..... they have merged two shots into one there. Look at his right wrist. Shirt cuff not showing as he says that, then it is showing when he walks out on to the ledge. The magic of movie making. 😉

[@DunkIeosteus]

Actually Birdman (2014) was the first movie to be all in a single shot with hidden cuts. Not 1917

[@tinrajkovic7114]

There were many movies filmed earlier than Birdman with a single cut. Russian Ark is a great example

[@jakealhalabi8194]

@@DunkIeosteus bird man has like 15 cuts by the end of the film. I would say the majority of it is “one” shot but bird man is a bad example because the ending does have obvious cutting. I think the first film to truly do it was Russian Ark, which was filmed completely in 3 takes (2 rehearsal I think). You also have Rope (1948) which was 9 takes (or setups in this case) that were edited together to make it seem like one (though it’s usually a simple fade to black by going behind a shirt or object). Then you have 1917, which seems like it is completely “one “ take. ( reason for quotation marks is it isn’t actually one take, but multiple takes that are seamlessly edited together to mimic a single take). But overall, they are all still fascinating in their own way.

[@mykebulvai6627]

3:08, that's how I walk when I walk to the bathroom to destroy the toilet.

[@zuhaibmahmood2538]

Myke Bulvai lmfaooo ur comment needs more likes

[@azeeminator]

That's how I walk when university gets over

[@gaspardulli4922]

This.

[@simplynic6213]

You’re a villain

[@ultrafaga1947]

💩💩💩

[@harryrupam01]

The movie wasn't that good (but not bad either) but this shot was pure ingenious...! Especially when we hear the bond music when bond says "I won't be long"

[@trentthedirector]

+Rupam Shyamal Yeah we get a Bond movie like this every so often; I like it more than I don't like it, there are more than enough awesome moments to make it a fun watch.

[@jewmanfalloutvegas]

7/10 maybe?

[@maldini883]

6.5

[@Manojkumar_rgv]

👌👌👌👌

[@RickyRisha410]

For me that moment when bond chases sciara on road and while going to approach for helicopter and someone shouts "los Muertos vivo estan" on loudspeaker gives you chill

[@SpacedDuck11]

3:01 is the defining moment for Craig if you ask me. Sounds weird but when he says "I won't be long" and you see him come out on the other side so serious" you can't argue he's the best James Bond of all time.

[@timaustin2000]

I can. Dalton was the truest Bond, IMHO :) Always thought it a shame he didn't get his contracted third movie.

[@IxtlanDelRio]

@@timaustin2000 he got it but he rejected it.

[@daninbox]

Now this director doing an entire film like this called 1917.

[@user-og6hl6lv7p]

Birdman (2014)

[@PiCheZvara]

Yes, but thankfully with a better cinematographer. Deakins wipes the floor with Hoytema.

[@eliasyarnall8099]

Badtanman that was Alejandro Inaritu

[@user-og6hl6lv7p]

@@eliasyarnall8099 I know, but birdman is worth checking out since it's one-take (well presented that way)

[@-__9767]

Badtanman I’m not sure if you’re into foreign films, but Victoria (2015) is a true one take movie that’s also worth checking out.

[@christopherd1957]

I love when he's walking and adjusts his his cuff links at 3:09. Looks so cool. Might try this myself

[@noddye1764]

@Donald Trump lol damn trump take it easy bro

[@noddye1764]

@Donald Trump Well you're not that far from McDonald's, seeing your recent impeachment gossip.😁

[@pr-tj5by]

Christopher D, Brilliant scene, for a few moments I thought I was watching proper Bonds like Brosnan and Connery but then he did his normal Craig Bond routine and fell in love again

[@breatheeasily4013]

I do that.

[@nunyvanstta135]

This was probably one of the coolest scenes throughout not just this Bond movie, but the hole Bond series. It sounded awesome in the cinema, and the music was brill.

[@stopthedestructionofthebon9391]

+NunyVanstta135 Terrible reboot. Bloody awful. Bland. Craig has ruined Bond.

[@dalebrush5366]

+Stop The Destruction Of The Bond Films Oh, I see you're just carpet bombing this everywhere. Great job, slick.

[@josephten4306]

I love how bond is on alert and constantly scouting the area the entire time he was with the girl

[@TheRohnjackson]

_Here after watching the trailer reveal of _*_No Time To Die_*

[@mattiviljanen8109]

What, there's a new Bond movie in the boiling? :o

[@Hoopladoopa]

Oooh hell yeah...

[@vivi44]

No Time For Woke is it's real name.

[@Locke3OOO]

vivi44 based

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

@@vivi44 No Time For Men*

[@Seasider70]

The rhythm is gonna get you.

[@dennisreynolds1341]

+cyberskin1 Get me annoyed. It was fuckn' annoying.

[@josephsampsoniii4260]

I agree cyberskin

[@paolorossi1684]

+joseph sampson why at the end the language is italian?

[@TheElectroclassic]

The drums over this mariachi song, El Son de La Negra, for when they arrive to the hotel and La Llorona, when they step out of the elevator, are just in fucking point

[@Jagoancobex]

6/8 mixed with bond theme. nice touch

[@bilaltahir1537]

Just for fact his leg was broken at this time and during this scene he was in extreme pain. Daniel Craig had two choices one whether to delay shooting for 9 months ( 12 weeks for physiotherapy alone for him to walk and run properly), He was back on set in 2 weeks. Daniel Criag will remain the best bond in entire series.

[@VidVoyeur612]

Yeah, I hope the next Bond is cast with careful consideration because it'll be tough to even match Daniel Craig.

[@djdsf]

​@@VidVoyeur612 Same thing was said after Brosman left, who to me was the one I grew up with. I think whoever is next should be a somewhat unknown actor so that they can "become" JB, instead of the problem that someone like Ryan Reynolds has now, in which he's forever Deadpool now, even when playing Detective Pikachu, you still herd Deadpool.

[@optimus2008]

@@djdsf I mean, Daniel saved the franchise and that too by changing the presentation of the character on a whole. So the successor of Craig is the successor the savior of the Bond franchise.

[@jothishprabu8]

Hate or love this film, this opening scene is a masterpiece!

[@angstygoblinentertainment1097]

The fucking drums at the beginning are fucking amazing

[@retinaquester]

I only found out that this sound is amazing after using a proper headphones, end replayed this scene with good sub-woofer. Until now I never noticed it was so good.

[@AlexAceves1994]

Say what you will about the running time, the cinematography looks gorgeous.

[@xafi85]

This intro and music describes perfectly what Bond is. Great actor, great film, great legacy, great music. Classy, elegant, awesome.

[@vxxiii4160]

Fun fact: Mexico City didn't have a Day of the Dead parade until they shot this film there. Since then, on the very first weekend of November they make one to celebrate. The original props from the movie are even used for it. Thanks James Bond!

[@DARECHXYZ]

??

[@erikritzert7251]

@Rakeesh Kolokolo you're wrong and should check your facts. Day of The Dead parade has never been held in Mexico City until this movie was released.

[@macnwheeze604]

Rakeesh Kolokolo there’s a difference between day of the dead and a day of the dead parade. Dia de los muertos is a Mexican holiday, whilst the parade was created to celebrate it. Two different things.

[@SirMopy]

Rakeesh Kolokolo yes, pls check facts! You are wrong! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@vasiliypupkin3239]

That was a fuckin lie

[@krunoslavhorvat]

In my opinion this is the best James Bond opening. Like the way he is walking.

[@fredis3347]

Yeah for sure

[@pr-tj5by]

@@fredis3347 As someone who absolutely can't stand Craig's Bond this is brilliant.... It's the only time in 5 movies that he's actually looked like James Bond in the form of Brosnan and Connery (Proper Bonds)

[@pr-tj5by]

However Moonraker The spy who loved me Goldeneye Tomorrow never dies The world is not enough All better

[@ASAR1997]

3:23 this classic bond theme makes this scene so much more epic

[@GoldenGyroBalls]

This opening makes me wish somebody like Alfonso Cuaron did a Bond movie.

[@PlanetXerox]

alongside Emmanuel Lubezski. that would be top-tier filmmaking.

[@MaestroDeca]

I would like this a million times if I could. Cuaron would visually bring out the most badass looking bond film, and we’ll be wondering why the fuck is was so hard to do to begin with.

[@flavio7180]

I mean, it would be strange for Cuarón to make this type of movie since for the most part his films are thought provoking,unique pieces of cinema and not full of action like a Bond movie, but considering his talent, he would certainly make one hell of a movie.

[@vb8428]

@@flavio7180 His blockbusters are top tier, he'd kill it

[@gooddave1234]

Because of this movie beginning, I really want to visit Mexico!!! Great culture experience!

[@ILVYP89]

Whenever YOU WILL BE WELCOME EVERY STATE HAS SOMETHING TO OFFER🌺💟

[@fitnessymas9605]

❤️ lots of good food and spicy 🌶

[@ramonmaximiliano3557]

3:05 the style and class he brought to the character even in the action scenes, Daniel is the best Bond, period

[@furi7619]

Say what you want about the film but this is an incredible opening shot.

[@burner9481]

Yes now only if there was something actually interesting happening on the screen.

[@BosmanBox]

Best scene I have seen in years :) Like the single shot.

[@MrChoffe93]

+BOB BURNS It is :o. If u dident like it then get the fuck off! Idiot.

[@schavan1]

You did not watch revenant?

[@misterhoobomaster]

It's not a real single shot. It's 3 shots stealthily put together.

[@space_monkey5662]

The watch 1917 movie looks like a single shot.

[@Justin1an]

Man, Bond in that skull mask looks so badass! 💀

[@gorillachilla]

this is the greatest bond opening scene in history so much class and style

[@olipajak9620]

I loved Spectre and this was a fabulous way to open the film, Sam Mendes terrific job here! Really throiws you right in and the continuous shot really works.! :D

[@itube0047]

+Oli Pajak Shut up fool

[@olipajak9620]

+itube0047 listen mate we are all entitled to our own opinion, sorry if I pissed you off there's no call for a confrontation, I don't wish to engage in a verbal argument simply expression of opinion I would respect your opinion so don't start arguing it won't get you anywhere

[@itube0047]

Oli Pajak Sure. I just think Spectre is really bad. Exept for this scene and those in Austria. Seen Dr. No?

[@olipajak9620]

+itube0047 Fair enough and yes I've seen all 24 films 🎥 :)

[@itube0047]

Oli Pajak Read the books? I've only read Casino Royale and that was really good.

[@lawrence-yx1ew]

*bond screenwriters and director talking* so how do we make it known that were in mexico? Day of the dead? a title card that says Mexico city? SEPIA FILTER! director: "it's perfect, por que no los tres?

[@JoanJimenez]

👌👌👌

[@ThatRosco458]

+lawrence What's wrong with them having the scene during the Day of the Dead festivities?

[@lawrence-yx1ew]

+ThatRosco458 nothing... number one it's a joke lol and number two I'm just joking about how they really beat it over our head that it's in mexico

[@lawrence-yx1ew]

+ThatRosco458 I think it's a gorgeous set piece by the way, really cool aesthetic overall

[@ethanSADTP]

+lawrence no they didn't. its day of the dead to cash in on the whole theme of spectre - ghosts from the past and the dead are alive. Its in mexico because thats where day of the dead is. no head beating

[@HarveyG06]

One of THE most badass scenes you will ever see in a film.

[@burner9481]

Why...? Nothing fucking happened. There's way more single shot takes where fuck loads of choreography, stunts, all sorts of shit going on. This scene? A guy... walking. Yeaaaa, you need to see some actually good movies.

[@HarveyG06]

@@burner9481 Bro calm down. I was talking about the way he’s so swag while walking. I’m not comparing it to actual like badass fight scenes and shit.

[@renatovicenziofrancesconis4476]

¡¡Viva México!!... Sensacional esa apertura. Magistrales enfoques, qué vestuario, producción, despliegue escénico. ¡¡De antología!! Saludos desde Concepción, Chile.- 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤝🤝🤝

[@Mumblix]

This was so smooth and absorbing, I didn't even catch that it was a single tracking shot.

[@eoghanlacey6384]

It’s made to look like one but it’s multiple shots put together to make a single long one

[@tedcantu1]

Total badass ...loved this movie

[@BAMovin]

Ted Cantu

[@trungkien4659]

The fact that he stills have his legs hurt while filming this scene makes this more epic

[@poopsanchez6449]

A one shot with only two hidden cuts. That's beautiful.

[@MovieGuy1998]

Best One-Shot-Scene in Movie History!!!

[@anthonycaraballo2167]

Next to the tracking shot in Avengers (2012).

[@jebiniv]

+Anthony Caraballo yeah but that likely involved a ton of cgi. this looks to be done entirely with practical effects.

[@TUMBLINFILM]

+Movie Guy Umm have you seen Birdman?

[@MovieGuy1998]

+Luke Tumblin Yes. Fantastic Movie!

[@TUMBLINFILM]

+Movie Guy amazing camera work

[@NASCARFAN160]

I loved this film. This scene was an absolutely amazing work of cinematography.

[@AjayAdigopalOntario]

Amazing how the theme was blended in....Best James Bond theme ....

[@ThisuraYapa]

One of the most epic openings of all time.

[@crowsbridge]

I actually really liked this movie. such a cool intro.

[@ShahbazAli-cl8qi]

My Favourite Opening Scene in Bond Franchise 😍👌

[@colleenross8752]

And the music! Perfecto!

[@donutguy1281]

Say what you will about this film, but this opening sequence is astonishing. Even the intro text had suspense.

[@HaiderAliKhan]

Always been a fan of Bond but after watching CASINO ROYAL I was a whole air conditioner. Hands down. What a time to be alive Daniel is the best bond ever. He will surely be missed.

[@emanuelfilm]

I wanna go to Mexico City and be the next Bond-villain with this kind of Music in the background. Yeah

[@Rokiotop900]

emanuelfilm asi no es la ciudad de mexico

[@FM-eg7bs]

Saicon roiko Se supone que están por bellas artes y la Torre Latinoamericana no? Bueno las construcciones las va a encontrar pero lo demás no creo 😂 Al menos que vaya al desfile de Día de muertos XD

[@rodoullette6611]

@@FM-eg7bs 9

[@moibe182]

This guys doesn’t even answer you in English, and I doubt they know Mexico City. I’m from Mexico City, and of course Mexico City is like this because this was shot in Mexico 🇲🇽 City. The parade does exists too, along which a lot of celebrations of Day of the Death across the city and the whole country.

[@themannyzaur]

Hope you can fly a copter

[@112048112048]

For those wondering, there appear to be four concealed cuts in this scene. 0:51 - A man in a hat walks by covering almost the entire shot. 1:25 - A closeup of a poster, perfect place to hide a cut. 2:21 - Some people walk by, blocking the shot. 2:48 or 3:02 - A shot of a blank room and a transition through a window. Let me know if you find any more.

[@intligntado1]

1:25 closeup it's because, in real life, it's not the same building where they got inside and the one with the stairs.

[@jameshoran8]

Hitchcock perfected the hidden break in Rope and Frankenheimer copied it in Ronin.

[@effortlessawareness8778]

Look at these Film Study Dweebs. They watch the movie without really watching the movie. Take it all in rather than focusing on the process, must suck to watch a movie being focused on such silly things.

[@112048112048]

@@effortlessawareness8778 What are you on about dude

[@TheShape--xt6pk]

@@effortlessawareness8778 tf is the problem?

[@REDPANBUH]

“I won’t be long.” *never returns*

[@VIJAYGACHANDES]

i saw this movie in thater, was roaming in mall and decided randomly to watch this movie

[@ew12345671]

Very clever editing to make it appear as one continuous shot

[@MontyPythonFanatic2]

I'm so glad that tracking shots have replaced shaky cam and dutch angles as the new film technique fad. Tracking shots are pleasant to the eye. The other two just make me want to throw up in the theater. (Seeing the first Hunger Games movie in IMAX was not a pleasurable experience, even though I enjoyed the movie as a whole. So much shaky-cam...) I saw Spectre at the Seattle Cinerama and by the time this shot was over, I had already gotten my money's worth. (But I went ahead and enjoyed the rest of the movie anyway.)

[@idrinkyourmilkshake845]

Bobo Boy Oh god I know right. Films like the raid and John Wick can have a 5 minute fight sequence with out a single cut, whilst Winter Soldier can’t even have a still cam for their split second shots.

[@juhaniaho6698]

I like the way Snrub thinks.

[@Ali-xs2ij]

@@idrinkyourmilkshake845 Winter Soldier had a Bourne style directing.And it worked for that movie.

[@idrinkyourmilkshake845]

@@Ali-xs2ij Didn’t work me me sadly, but I respect your opinion.

[@MrRandyjohnson10]

Y

[@gtamediaproductions1]

Anyone noticed that percussion sound used matches perfectly with the band and the female singer performing at the venue. Same tempo. It's the scene where they arejust entering the room together. Brilliant! Oh and the camera work in this scene! Magnificent!

[@legendrams548]

Technically it's a very well done single long shot. Can't imagine how the camera man managed to get over the building and walk with the artist whilst on the wall of the building and followed him till the end. If that's not a single shot then the continuity keeper and the editor have done an excellent job! Most of all, the music is very intriguing! Kudos to the music director!👍

[@spencerleo5126]

I think it’s three long-ish shots stitched together. One cut as they enter the hotel, and another right after she says “where are you going?” And the camera pans quickly

[@legendrams548]

@@spencerleo5126 Yes! I thought the same as well! How did the camera man manage to stay in front of the artist when he comes out of the window and keeps walking over the wall because the camera man has to make sure that he has enough walkway while walking backwards and not trip down on anything and keep steady focus on the hero. Good job really!

[@yewtubez]

@@legendrams548 they also use cranes that can easily mount the cameras. explained in the 1979 behind the scenes.

[@star88wars]

@@legendrams548 I know i am a year late but the other way you know this is stiched together is knowing that they teletransport from the streets near the MUNAL to Gran Hotel ciudad de mexico which are 1km separated from eachother.

[@legendrams548]

@@star88wars Amazing camera and editing works!

[@stellaborrelli7931]

This scene is among the best of the entire film. So well done.

[@TheTrailerCREAT0R]

That was a greatly done shot

[@jacklav1]

It's nice that evvverybody has got into it and are in fantastic costumes and it's not just most people in shorts taking selfies.

[@david7800]

the camera work is so smoothhh

[@maxshby8136]

I like it how that gun is a glock with a shit ton of attachments

[@thesexyshark1646]

maxy waxy right

[@mcsniper180]

maxy waxy sure it's not an mp 7

[@eazy1174]

Tr1alByF1re1 it's a glock with a carbine conversion kit

[@TCFan30]

It's a KPOS conversion. Why they chose that, beats me considering they are unreliable when it comes to extraction (jamming) issues. And a 9mm compared to a 4.6mm (MP7) is beyond logic in that instance, esp penetrating soft body armor targets. Would have chosen an MP7 anyday, esp if I needed more than a single shot capability.

[@reviewedsatyr8568]

47 its a movie

[@howeijian4277]

how this scene is done without any cuts or shaking cam is incredible

[@abbyjulo1285]

Ran Dom how?

[@eganderson]

1:26 is likely to be a cut; you could easily stop shooting at the poster and start again without the audience noticing

[@slimpyjones2706]

2:22 is possibly one as well as the guy walks in front of the camera

[@gyorgykolozsvari4162]

Abby J 2:57 is probably one too

[@niptuck117]

Three: the poster, the man passing before they enter, and Craig exiting through the window.

[@user-pr5sc8se7t]

I heard in reality there is no parade like this in day of the dead. But in order to not disappoint the tourist that thought this was real, Mexico started the parade after the movie came out. Now that’s the true service.

[@rabbt3496]

"If only the whole movie was as good as this scene." That is quite a bold statement, sir.

[@ricarleite]

OK let me tell you how it was done. 0:06 to 1:26 - the longest shot. Single take with a crane, then a handheld. Old school stuff. Digitally morphs into the next shot by focusing on the sign. 1:26 to 2:21 - handheld shot, one extra goes in front of the camera to disguise the cut. 2:21 to 2:25 - cut disguised by rapid camera movement to the right and some digital morph. 2:25 to 3:02 - shot pans to the right and now cuts to a CGI shot at the edge of the wall. 3:02 to 3:48 - the "money" shot. Complex mix of CGI (the buildings Bond goes through), motion contoled shots in location (background), CG to enhance the background, Daniel Craig on bluescreen and some digital replacements of his body to hide some cuts of his bluescreen shots. Very complex. Morphs into bluescreen shot from the back. 3:48 to 4:04 - Daniel Craig in front of a bluescreen, gets down into position, camera focus on bluescreen. 4:04 - 4:10- Now we see the actual background for that bluescreen shot, partial location partial CGI, hidden by some fog.

[@2thirty9]

I'd like to see where you get that from, to me there's 3 cuts, first shot is a steadycam op standing on a crane that continues the shot t'ill the sign, then another steady cam shot going with them in the elevator, cuts with the extra coming in front, in the hotel room, one shot steady cam again t'ill he goes out where they cut to a technocrane, and finish the rest in one shot. No blue screens, that's for certain. Possible slight CGI, but nothing like the craziness you're describing.

[@J-SH06]

Holy shit, you must get laid every morning

[@technotoaster]

Nice info. I followed your logic and it certainly makes sense. Awesome no matter how it was done though

[@sadas3190]

In case anyone thinks detail = fact, this is mostly wrong. Just look up how its done, but essentially there is no blue screen and everything was shot on location.

[@emperortv767]

@RS4 B5 true lol

[@notabot835]

ugh, this film is so underrated already. I totally dug it

[@notabot835]

maybe for you, subjectivity man *****

[@rakeshraja5198]

+BOB BURNS There's no such thing as "poor taste". Everyone is allowed to enjoy what they want.

[@notabot835]

Thank you! Rakesh Raja

[@DouglastheBassist]

+BOB BURNS that's an opinion

[@douglasweiss5583]

+BOB BURNS Please don't tell me you thought Skyfall was the best Bond at least...

[@vaxan5126]

one of those bond movies where the movie peaked in the opening scene

[@lawrencefoster5855]

Bond is standing stock still so your eyes are drawn to him in the throng from 0:20 despite being tiny at that point. Superbly planned and executed screenplay and photography.

[@RudolphFurtado]

"James Bond" Franchisee is yet to produce a flop film.Excellent opening sequence and definitely one of the best ever opening movie scenes of all time.

[@martam4142]

Casino Royale is a flop.

[@Dufffaaa93]

1:25 first cut 3:02 second cut

[@GRRC21]

+Dufffaaa93 well done sir

[@ruizj2006]

+Dufffaaa93 Ive been studying this scene so many times already. Trying to determine not only the cuts but the copy and paste, cloning, CGI and other photoshop wonders they've done for this scene

[@Dufffaaa93]

ruizj2006 And what did you find out???

[@johnkimbo8703]

+rycka1983 stitching

[@salvatorefigueroa3331]

+rycka1983 Hey hommie, i was in the movie as an extra, the 1:25 cut was made with a green screen "door" with marks, the camera crane stoped a few seconds after the entrance, and replaced with the interior of "Gran Hotel de México" wich contains a beautiful roof and elevator. the second cut was made with simple masking out another croma.

[@julz_swag]

I don’t care what anyone says, this sequence is amazing

[@irishmusico]

That scene is amazing! I just found out that it was done in one take. When I saw the movie I was following the story, but when you realise it is the same camera for the whole scene. That's incredible!

[@srivatsan5962]

No one spoke about how beautiful the girl is 😍😍😍

[@_techserver]

Very inspirating shot with lot of style. Great work by the team.

[@EdwinDPZ]

I love how all the ambient music from the festival and band performing in the hotel stays in sync with the beat

[@MatthewPettyST1300]

Nobody is commenting on how seamless this was shot from the beginning. Outstanding Camera work and planning execution. Sometimes things are just so good that they are overlooked because they are invisible.

[@PatTalisman]

Love the music used in this, the bass for the first song satisfies me for some reason

[@effortlessawareness8778]

2:52-2:58 Great scene way it was done comical brilliant She gazes down to lay on the bed looking enchanting in the moment and poetically gazes up to see Bond’s with his suit on a gun strapp around his shoulder walking towards the window lol @ her facial reaction. Bond never came back & she would have never guessed how he made his exit that day from that city lol hands down great scene crafty shot. Her acting was brilliant as well

[@madam9736]

I just realised now why the scene is so compelling - It is one scene single scene with one camera. Genius.

[@2BChaos]

What a scene. Thanks for posting!

[@Luca_86]

2:33 the cameraman closed the door

[@rishib94]

James Bond: Tells the woman he won't be long, destroys an entire building & doesn't come back. Classic James

[@sk343oman]

The best intro I have ever seen in a movie The waking with the camera as if it is one shoot with the music That is a pice of art

[@mojothepyruttleworthy3270]

Just seen no time to die , amazing thank you mr Daniels you arrr a top class actor