London 2012 Olympic Games starts with a bang

The London Olympic Games is sure to be remembered for incredible, seemingly superhuman achievements, with records set to be broken and legacies to be forged, all within the spirit of the Olympic Games. However, on Friday night in London the spotlight was well and truly on the ever-anticipated Opening Ceremony and it did not disappoint. 

The Opening Ceremony was highlighted by a classy James Bond sequence that ended spectacularly with a performer dressed as Queen Elizabeth II and James Bond parachuting out of a helicopter hovering above the stadium. In a scene that surely surprised many, Daniel Craig walked into Buckingham Palace all suited up as Bond, James Bond. He was then greeted by Queen Elizabeth II herself, before leading her to the helicopter from which professional stuntmen launched themselves before deploying parachutes. I believe it is safe to say that the world will never see something like that again.

It is hard to believe that as I write this, events are being run and medals are being won because the hype from the Ceremony is yet to subside. It was one massive party that never seemed like it was going to end and I think the organisers were aware of that, finishing proceedings rather abruptly.

Producer Danny Boyle did a great job recounting England's history, culture and humour in just 90 minutes. There were so many great parts of the night, including David Beckham, who looked more like a model for Hugo Boss in his immaculate suit, speeding along the River Thames in a speedboat. The boat sprayed colourful water behind it whilst carrying a flaming Olympic Torch, as it made it's way towards the stadium. The lighting of the cauldron may have caused some questions as young athletes hopeful to partake in the next Olympics were given the honour of collectively lighting the cauldron, many tubes which all came together to create a fancy cauldron. 

There was a comedic skit by Rowan Atkinson, playing Mr. Bean and a brilliant closing performance from Paul McCartney.

It really was a Ceremony of elegance, a true piece of theatre that will surely be remembered as one of the best yet.