G321- Film openings

Film opening sequence
Details of cast and crew and institution producing the film
The films title
An introduction to character or character type
Indication of historical period
Indication of place
Information regarding mood and tone
Signature theme tunes
Genre
Questions
Editing patterns
Mise en scene and cinematography
Sets the Film up

Catch Me If You Can- Opening


Genre- From the opening of this film we can gather that the genre of this film is a mystery, action, drama, you can tell this because the characters that can be seen in the opening look like the sterotypical secret agents who appear to be having a chase which is a traditional mystery, action storyline.
Narrative- We can see from the opening that the narrative will be a form of chase between a protagonist and an antagonist. This chase may not stay in the same country as it is set in an airport suggesting travel within this film.
Character- The characters that may be included in this film are a protagonist and an antagonist. They may be special/secret agents or on two rival teams of a gang/group.
Atmosphere- The atmosphere which can be felt from the opening is suspense and excitement, this is created by the chase which is happening and how the characters have not been revealed. It leaves the audience wanting more form the film.
Themes- Themes of this film can be sneaky, imitation, wealth, brains, identity, disguise, these can be conjured up from the narrative of the opening which includes the two special agents hiding from each other and coming up with clever plans to get away from one another.
Setting- From the opening we can see that some of the locations in the film could be a hospital, an airport and it could be situated in the USA. This can be viewed because iconography is used to show that the setting is an airport and a hospital by using signs and iconic figures. A yellow cab is seen in the opening showing that it could be set in the USA.
Sound- The non diegetic background music is an instrumental with an old school feel which is also retro and upbeat. This could suggest that the film could be set in the past.

My Best Friends Wedding-opening



Genre- The genre of this film is a romantic/comedy, we can see this because a wedding is shown covering the romance side and the joyful song in the background and characters give it a hint of comedy.
Narrative- For this film the lyrics of the song hint that someone will be getting married and it is going to go wrong.
Character- Two main characters are revealed in the opening along with some sub characters they are a bride, bridesmaids and a groom. The opening can suggest that the bridesmaids will be the type of characters who will be there for the bride when things start to go wrong.
Atmosphere- The atmosphere of this film can be viewed as love, light, happy and feminine. These can be seen from the wedding scene which is happening which has these stereotypical connotations.
Themes- The themes of wedding, love, friendship and happiness can be seen from this opening especially from the iconic wedding scene which, carry these connotations.
Setting- The setting of the opening is in a studio, suggesting that the rest of the film may be filmed in a studio which will re create the settings needed. It is rather reminiscent of  the 1950's and is like a musical stage performance.
Sound- The soundtrack in the background has the lyrics which tell the audience how to treat a man indicating that the males in this film may have higher power and authority in this film.
Titles- The titles in this film are near the beginning and the writing is like a wedding invite making the audience feel involved and like they are actually invited to the wedding.