Apart from the Moon and the Stars, that was the most spectacular sight I've seen tonight
Probably, barring that, ever. The most stupendously theatrical presentation in the history of mankind. Must get a HUGE hi-def screen and Blu-Ray to really appreciate (was limited to an old 27-inch CRT).
Don't even know how the majority of the effects were achieved, never mind the set changes. From Glastonbury Tor to satellite view of the City? 10-storey smokestacks (with smoke)? Rivers of molten steel (with appropriate sparks when struck, or just hot)? Glowing bed blankets? Full-stadium coordinated light graphics, integrated with stage sets?
Just waiting for Sean Connery to appear at the closing ceremonies, in tropical military whites. He removes his sun helmet and invites, "Your Majeshty?," as he bows. Rising, he offers his elbow and the happy couple retire into the sunset ["Rule Britannia" over].
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Squilliam but . . . . *I'm* the one with all the talent!, Sat 28 Jul 2012, 3:10,
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