The opening sequence set the tone for this movie remix masterpiece. It started the ground work of explanation through story telling and not short cut one off lines or disjointed McGuffins. While it is indeed a marathon the only thing i felt was unessisarry was the addition of another hero unseen in the previous cut. He felt like a justifiable cutting room floor victim and I'd be shock if his storyline was truly in the original original, it felt more like a fan service hat tip. But the fans are the ones who got this made so I'm cool with it. WELL DONE Zack, this was dope!