Olympics Opening Ceremony - Verdict

[Notters]

La gazette des jeux : cérémonie encensée, place aux champions

 

[elbowpatches]

Loved it, loved it, loved it.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

- who the hell were those people who ran around the stadium and then lit the flame - why?
- who were the people who "sponsored" them? What was that all about?

The sponsors were Sir Steve Redgrave, Lynn Davies, Duncan Goodhew, Dame Kelly Holmes, Dame Mary Peters, Shirley Robertson and Daley Thompson.

If you need to ask who these people are, I can only assume you're younger than I thought.

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

I only watched the last 20 mins or so ... recorded the rest to watch this evening. Was underwhelmed with what I saw:
- who the hell were those people who ran around the stadium and then lit the flame - why?
- who were the people who "sponsored" them? What was that all about?
- Muhammed Ali should not have been dragged out for this. He is a wreck of a human being and should be kept out of the limelight. If you can justify his presence then Maggie should have been alongside him dribbling.
- Paul McCartney is, I would suggest, past his best.
- why the Arctic Monkeys? Absolutely nothing whatsoever special about their couple of songs.
- the ceremony was in ENGLAND for the LONDON olympics. The games originated in GREECE. So why all the French being spoken? Feck of froggies.

Sincerely hoping that the rest is better.

I agree with the Paul McCartney part, I thought he was unnecessary. But every other part of your post is the most ill-informed load of balls I've read in a while.

 

[pork pie]

I thought that what was done, was done well. However, I failed to see the events that actually shaped our great nation, and little related to London. It looked like a pageant for somewhere like Manchester. Why no ships?

 

[W.C.]

I voted great.

My only criticisms ;

It was bit long
Macca

And the worst performance came from the Queen and her minions. Unbelievably miserable looking. Even the BBC commentator was kind of at a loss for what to say when the British team came in. All the people who bang on about what a great job she does, well this was her biggest job in years and she couldn't even raise a smile.

 

[brightn'ove]

thought it was excellent, but why does paul mccartney weasel his way into everything?

 

[Triggaaar]

Yup. Thought the Mr Bean bit was cringey too.

I thought Mr Bean was good for 30 seconds, and then I started cringing. That went for quite a few things though.

 

[Birdie Boy]

I voted great.

My only criticisms ;

It was bit long
Macca

And the worst performance came from the Queen and her minions. Unbelievably miserable looking. Even the BBC commentator was kind of at a loss for what to say when the British team came in. All the people who bang on about what a great job she does, well this was her biggest job in years and she couldn't even raise a smile.

I did wonder if she is ill, she is quite old as well! Prince Phillip was in good spirits though.

 

[Langley]

I voted great.

My only criticisms ;

It was bit long
Macca

And the worst performance came from the Queen and her minions. Unbelievably miserable looking. Even the BBC commentator was kind of at a loss for what to say when the British team came in. All the people who bang on about what a great job she does, well this was her biggest job in years and she couldn't even raise a smile.

Agree with this 100% . Many of you did not like it, & Queeny agreed with you if her facial expressions are any thing to go by. Was she texting someone when the Team GB were announced ?

 

[Sussex Nomad]

The sponsors were Sir Steve Redgrave, Lynn Davies, Duncan Goodhew, Dame Kelly Holmes, Dame Mary Peters, Shirley Robertson and Daley Thompson.

If you need to ask who these people are, I can only assume you're younger than I thought.

And to think the bookies closed the book on Roger Bannister, some very rich turf accountants around today!

 

[imissworthing2]

Slightly O/T but does anyone know if its POTG for the womens football at the millenium stadium today?

 

[glasfryn]

Utterly f***ing brilliant. Just amazing. What a fantastic show with symbolism, history, humour, touching moments and we have reminded the world how great we are.

this in huge chunks

 

[Tory Boy]

Stunning.

TB

 

[JOLovegrove]

Do you know if there is anywhere you can re watch it?

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

From the clips i saw it was summed up best by a chum "a giant pet shop boys concert" he didnt mean it in a good way.

 

[jameswestport]

i thought it was fantastic special.

 

[severnside gull]

And to think the bookies closed the book on Roger Bannister, some very rich turf accountants around today!

Bookies are paying out on each of the sponsors - I guess they can afford to
Inspired decision to hand the key task to future generations encapsulating the whole concept of the Games' heritage.

Thought Danny Boyle did the country proud. Shame Liz couldn't muster a smile - loved her James Bond cameo though - fair play to her

Still waiting for Call Me Dave to even hint at disapproval for Aiden ("me wearing nazi uniform was a misunderstanding") Burley's comments opposing the "multi-cultural crap" - might have to wait a long time and even then suspect it will be apologist rather than apology.

McCartney out of sync with his backing track (should've mimed) and his daughter's track suit design were the only low points

 

[ifuhatepalacestandup]

Do you know if there is anywhere you can re watch it?

bbc iplayer

 

[Simster]

Brilliant, except for the last five minutes

Nailed it on the very first post.