10 Best Pre-Credit Sequences In James Bond Movies

2. Goldfinger

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While the first pre credit sequence for a Bond movie was solid enough, it was the amazing self contained gem at the start of this film, the greatest 007 adventure of all, that made the Bond pre credit title a staple. The scene starts perfectly, with the British spy swimming in to a Heroin plantation in a wetsuit that disguises him as a duck! After taking out some henchmen and planting some explosives, he then casually takes off his swimsuit to reveal a perfectly tailored Tuxedo! Genius!

Bond proceeds into a bar where he and his contact are the only attendees unfazed by the explosion he has caused. After taking care of business, he then goes upstairs with a dancer to, well, take care of business.

It is here where the scene takes a turn for the sublime, with Bond somehow spotting a villain from the reflection of his lover's eyes, before engaging in an epic fight with him. The manner in which the villain is killed is nothing short of genius and what the scene is best remembered for. With the villain falling backwards into a bath and reaching out for a gun, Bond throws a plugged in fan to electrocute him! So much for safety switches!

Connery then shows just why he is and will forever will be the greatest James Bond, casually brushing himself off, putting on his suit and uttering the immortal line- "Shocking. Positively shocking." A perfect way to end a perfect scene.

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