RESEARCH- Post 6- Analysing 2 Film Title sequences

'Legally Blonde' (2001)  

    

  

    Start of the Film;   The company name was visible ''Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures'' as well as a distinctive soundtrack which clearly contributes to creating the atmosphere of the film- typical american teenage girl track.

          Who are we introduced to? ; Interestingly, in this title sequence the title appears at the start of the film whereas majority usually occur at the very end. The moving images of a girl brushing her blonde hair may hint us of the main character or part of the plot. There is also a set location, although the girl rides her bicycle through different parts of town and name of the actors and also incorporated into that.

   Plot or story revealed at the beginning? ; The plot of the film is somewhat revealed in the start, the blonde girl riding a bike through town which continues until the end till the start of the film.

         Are title credits used? ; There is a title at the beginning of the title sequence, as well as them being integrated into the moving images as the titles overlap them throughout.

Is the genre of the theme evident? ; The song along with the use of moving images- the characters, indicate to the audience that the movie is perhaps about teenagers and school. It also gives off a girly vibe further contributing to the belief of it being a 'teenage flick' set in america, which most are.

'Black Swan' (2010)

Start of the Film; The company name appears first at the start 'Fox searchlight presents', followed by the names of main actors starring. There is a classical music soundtrack which helps to create an atmosphere, which leaves the audience thinking if the plot is about ballet.

      Who and what are we introduced to? ; Initially, the main actress' and actors names appear. The imagery used as well as moving images consists of a black and white filter which create a somewhat dark and dramatic mood.

Is the plot revealed at the start? ; It is, it is about dance- ballet. It is introductory to the plot, it gives us a taste of what is there to come, yet without giving too much away.

Are title credits used? ; There is an edit applied to the title sequence hinting the story and it's inevitable darkness. The title at the end is black on a white background, it looks like it was created by using ink for effect.

      How do I know the genre of the film? ; It could potentially be a thriller or a horror movie. Although, because I have watched it previously I know the plot and it is difficult to categorise and movie about psychological incidents and dance combined.