I think every opening ceremony I have ever seen is dire while watching it. Remember the industrial scenes at the Olympics, and the chap dressed as Brunel? The set up at the World Cup was abysmal at the time but as quite good by the time it was finished.
I never watched the whole thing last night but thought it was largely very good. Dancing teacakes, kids playing bagpipes made of paper and wooden spoons, Rod Stewart trying to be trendy, felt bad for Subo fluffing the opening but she nailed it in the end. Whats not to like?
I realise it was not everyones cup of tea, but you can please some of the people some of the time etc.
I heard a comment last night that gave me chuckle. "Independance, after that they will be chucking us out."