Analysis of Openings to Three Different Films

Analysis of Openings to Three Different Films

Pulp Fiction

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jomr9SAjcyw

My Notes:

• Definition of word at the beginning

• Unsettling noise leading to opening scene

• Seemingly unrelated opening

• [Minimal] change in camera movement

• No music [until the end of the scene]

• Skewed world view of opening characters, obvious "bad guys"

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY4f_83t_rw

My Notes:

• Thriller

• Dark atmosphere

• Heavy Rock music

• Simple colour scheme

• Special effects

• Animorphic substance/symbiote (oil was used)

• Supernatural themes

• Deep underlying theme

• Connections to film within credits

Juno

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20PQBtyfNZY

My Notes:

• Lighthearted

• Animation

• Quirky

• Consistent theme

• Uplifting music

• Cheery atmosphere

• Clear protagonist