It's basically impossible to outdo the overwhelming numbers and discipline of Beijing's opening, but this had a good story and good growth through the program with a few welcome moments of levity that opening ceremonies don't typically include. The start was a little weak in my opinion, but there were solid segments and it grew stronger and stronger with some nice moments here and there that crescendo'd into a very nice finish.
[ Edited by mug0mug on Jul 28, 2012 at 12:18 AM ]