The film and music bit went on a little too long, and (unfortunately) Sir Paul is a little past it and chose the wrong song, I think.
But there were some real stand-out moments. The forging of the Olympic rings was beautiful, Rowan Atkinson hilarious (I love so much that they put that into an Opening Ceremony), and Emeli Sande singing "Abide With Me" was just beautiful.
But the absolute best bit was the cauldron. I think that was inspired. Such a good idea to make the flame up from petals representing each nation competing, and to have seven young sportspeople to light it. It was stunning.
As always, the teams walking in was great. Props to Mexico, New Zealand, most of the Middle Eastern teams, and the Czech Republic for their outfits. (I think there were others I thought were gorgeous but I can't remember them all.) France and Team GB were disappointing.
But there were some real stand-out moments. The forging of the Olympic rings was beautiful, Rowan Atkinson hilarious (I love so much that they put that into an Opening Ceremony), and Emeli Sande singing "Abide With Me" was just beautiful.
But the absolute best bit was the cauldron. I think that was inspired. Such a good idea to make the flame up from petals representing each nation competing, and to have seven young sportspeople to light it. It was stunning.
As always, the teams walking in was great. Props to Mexico, New Zealand, most of the Middle Eastern teams, and the Czech Republic for their outfits. (I think there were others I thought were gorgeous but I can't remember them all.) France and Team GB were disappointing.
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This message last edited by Rebekah on 28/07/2012 at 01:29:20 PM
So, who watched the Opening Ceremony?
- 28/07/2012 01:07:52 AM
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I think it was a re-imagining of Saruman transforming Isengard into an Orc-production facility. *NM*
- 28/07/2012 01:53:01 AM
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More of a de-imagining, I think, given what inspired Tolkien. *NM*
- 28/07/2012 11:09:33 AM
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Re: More of a de-imagining, I think, given what inspired Tolkien.
- 28/07/2012 09:09:58 PM
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I liked the forging of the rings. Not a huge fan of the extended 80s dance party. *NM*
- 28/07/2012 03:09:39 AM
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It blew.....very disjointed.
- 28/07/2012 06:14:16 AM
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Did you watch the same thing we watched? *NM*
- 28/07/2012 01:31:44 PM
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It seemed like a glorified Super Bowl halftime show - no scale and scope
- 28/07/2012 04:35:28 PM
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I thought it was charming and enjoyable, not stuffy and boring. 
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- 28/07/2012 07:30:32 AM
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- 28/07/2012 07:30:32 AM
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every minute and it exceeded expectations
- 28/07/2012 08:26:19 AM
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I didn't expect anything from it
- 28/07/2012 10:16:02 AM
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Re: I didn't expect anything from it
- 28/07/2012 09:03:59 PM
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Re: I didn't expect anything from it
- 29/07/2012 01:24:08 AM
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I had actually forgotten my favourite moment from it
- 29/07/2012 01:28:12 AM
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That was a bit of a mini topic on twitter while the ceremony was on.
- 29/07/2012 02:45:49 PM
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I thought it was really good. The Mr. Bean bit was funny
- 28/07/2012 12:27:44 PM
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He was in it? In that case, I'm so very glad I missed it. I loathe him. *NM*
- 28/07/2012 05:39:59 PM
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I thought it was surprisingly excellent. Mostly.
- 28/07/2012 01:28:56 PM
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