Genre- Crime and Gangster
Narrative-
Atmosphere- Smooth, fun but serious as there in a group. Violence
Titles- only actors names and title. Very simple
Sound- Soundtrack, fun, fast
Character- lots of different people in a group. Each has a personality. Suits equal importance, smoking
Themes- Mafia and gangster
Setting- Down a street, 'gangsta' coming out into the world
Incongruousness Music
Simplistic, everything is simple but it becomes complex due to the music, juxtaposition
In this opening it is clear that the genre and theme of the film is crime and gangster. This is shown by different signifiers in the clip, including its sound, setting etc. The narrative in this clip is an example of open narrative as there is no ending. This opening is slightly different to most openings as the characters normally introduced follow Vladimir Propp's theory, by having seven different types of characters. However in this scene all of the characters included are very similar. This opening doesn't follow any other narrative theories as it’s a very simple piece. As the piece is so simple it creates a smooth and serious atmosphere. The music in the piece is juxtaposition as it changes the atmosphere to seem slightly more fun and exciting.
The titles in the piece are very simple and easy to compliment the rest of the clip. The titles are spaced evenly and it only shows Actors names, and the film’s title. There is a soundtrack used in this piece, it’s extremely upbeat and fast, this is juxtaposition to the rest of the opening. There are several different actors in this opening but they are all very similar, there are two major characters that stand out as they are wearing different costumes ( one in a bright blue hoodie and an older man in a less formal suit) Although saying this they are all each there individual character. The setting of the opening is of a lit street, the characters walk down it and at the end of the opening they reach a bigger road. This could connote the fact they are coming out into the world. It also shows the Mafia/Gangster side to the film as its stereotypical for gangsters to be down alleyways and side streets.
Hitch
Genre- Romantic Comedy
Narrative- Main character= god, Hitch=title, sets men with girls
Atmosphere- Loving, relationship, hopeful and happy
Titles- before any action, uneasy to see, out of the way
Sound-Happy music, speaking to camera- monologue, only words from main character show its meaningful
Character- speaks to camera/audience, shows he cares there is only one character shown, most important
Themes- love and creation, people together
Setting- Bedrooms, public areas, work, city
In the opening for Hitch the genre is clearly Romantic comedy as the clip simply shows people in love and different scene about love, and it also makes you laugh. The narrative of this opening is the way the main character Will Smith is shown as a God of love. The storyline is also shown through the title 'Hitch' implying people are going to married or two people will be paired together. The atmosphere created in the opening is extremely hopeful and very happy. The most important atmosphere the opening creates is love and relationships as this is what the whole film is based on. There aren't many titles included in this clip; the few that are used are hard to see as they are very faint and not overly big. The titles for producers etc. are shown before any action is taking place and only two-three actors’ names are shown after this and they are placed out of the way, instead of the usual openings where the titles are centred and the main focus. The music in this opening is very cheerful and makes the film seem more bright and fun. The only dialogue in the piece is when Will Smith speaks to the audience; this is known as a monologue. As the only dialogue is from him it makes him seem a lot more important. This links to the characters in the opening. As he is speaking to the audience this makes us think he cares about us and is attached to us. Also he is the only one that speaks which highlights the fact he is the main character. The themes in the opening are linked to the atmosphere it creates and the genre the film is there is a sense of love and creation. A theme of people joining together and becoming a couple in love. There are many different settings in this opening starting in the bedroom, and going through many different public places, including work places and homes. This connotes that love is all around us, making the audience feel loved and ready for the film.
Big Fish
Genre-
Narrative- tells parts of the story, why these places
Atmosphere- homely, odd and different but loving and inviting at the same time
Titles- production etc then actors are main focus, one will come on then the next, three on a page at once, screenplay/music not as important. The main title is the only thing in the shot
Sound- mixed with the titles, starts loud and shaky, natural instruments
Character- no characters are shown, lonesome film
Themes. odd homely/village community
Setting- circus, haunted house, village, fields- why these places?
I could not decide a definite genre for this film as its so odd, this is interesting as its most likely intentional. The opening may suggest that the film is confusing and you have to make your own decision on it. The narrative of this piece is an example of closed narrative, as it’s a short synopsis of the whole film. Meaning it has a begging middle and end. It could also be an open narrative, as it’s simply just the opening scene to the film therefore making it continuous. This opening sequence creates a homely atmosphere, it reminds you of love and relationships, which makes it very inviting. Although saying this is creates a very odd and different atmosphere, slightly abnormal. This connects to the themes in the opening, they have a homely and village feel. Creating a sense of love and community but in an odd way. The titles in the opening are very simple, there easy to read and are reasonably bold. The producers and directors are shown first. Then a serious of actors are shown, these are the main focus as they are on-screen for the longest. There are three actors’ names shown on each shot, the first one sweeps onto the screen then the second and third. This makes the audience pay more attention to their names. At the end of the opening the main 'Big Fish' title is shown, it is the only title that is alone in the shot. This emphasises the name of the film. The sound in this piece matches with the titles in the clip. As well as the volume starting loud then slowly getting quieter, the instruments in the piece sound like they are very natural instruments complimenting the films themes. No characters are shown in this opening, this suggests the film may be very lonesome and whoever the character is they may be the only one in the film. There are a lot of different settings in this piece including a circus, a haunted house, a small village and some fields. This connotes there may be a journey that involves a wide range of places. This makes the audience interested as they want to know why these settings are chosen, as some are quite abnormal.
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