Opening Sequence Analysis

              Up (2009) 

 In the first few minutes of Up we see the main character evolve and also we see the back story to the film which also sets the scene and is visually engaging and gives us questions that need to be answered. Furthermore we are introduced to the genre which we find is a hybrid because it is a range of genres : Adventure, Action, Fantasy and has slight humour involved. Finally we see a possible build up of events which gives us hints on what would happen later in the film and the location/time period is set or hinted.

                    Nanny McPhee (2005)

We are first introduced to the film by a narrator giving a back story which also set the time period and had credits. It also showed the location of the film and gave us an idea of the characters involved. The genre was also set with it being humerous so you presume it would be in the Comedy genre but it also could have sub genres eg. Adventure or Action.

                     Stardust (2007)

Immediately as we start the film the narrator introduces the time period but also the setting and gives us a back story which introduces characters and starts the storyline. Furthermore we are introduced to the genre, Fantasy/Adventure, leaving us questioning the further scenes in the film and it was also very engaging.

The Little Mermaid (1989)

In the opening minutes to the little mermaid you see the location of the sea and time which is is set which is in the pst and you also see the boat with the prince which is one of the main characters. You also see the back story of King Triton the you go into the ocean which is all colourful and makes it visually engaging for children of all ages. Then in the Golden Castle you see King Triton and Sebastian, two of the main characters, which leads you straight into the story. Later introduced is Flouder and Ariel. Ariel is a main character and Flounder is a side kick who is there for comedy value.-Naomi