I just came across the opening credits to 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' (Fincher's version) and I thought it was outstanding. I actually seen the film in the cinema and arrived foolishly late, but to miss this was a catastrophe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY4f_83t_rw

Any other particular favourite title designs?
Another of mine is 'Catch Me If You Can'

Beyond a doubt my favourite opening of any movie (in this case it's not titles but the opening scene) is this one from Dancer in the Dark.   I think it puts you in exactly the right head for understanding the main character.

A rather poetic opening there. I need to include the film in my need to see list- I am a fan of Von Trier and will have a look at Melancholia tomorrow.

Quoted from Roadrage Dude A rather poetic opening there. I need to include the film in my need to see list- I am a fan of Von Trier and will have a look at Melancholia tomorrow.

The first half of the movie is on the boring side of rather slow but the last half is entertaining in a maudlin sort of way.   Not his best movie but worth at least one watch if you like Von Trier and/or Björk.

Mr Fincher and his contemporaries owe a huge debt of gratitude to one man...

Saul Bass.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saul_Bass

He revolutionized the way the most daring filmmakers opened their films.
In fact, the title sequence of "Catch Me If You Can" is a smoochy love letter to Saul Bass.

Regards,
E.D.

Saul Bass and Maurice Binder are both excellent- I always like to see how graphic designs can be revolutionised via technology but I always enjoyed the hand drawn animation of the heydays. The Pink Panther brings to mind.

I always thought the opening title sequence of Dawn of the Dead(2004) was one of the most effective I've ever seen.  Can't go wrong with Johnny Cash.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l44EbAbLid0