I liked the graphics used in this opening sequence, because they were reasonably simple with a glow/shadow effect to them and they appeared often. I also liked the music used as it created suspence although there was no synchronous action to match what was being displayed. I liked that there was no scenes from the actual sequence shown but the music and the features it did show kept my attention and had me engaged.
What made it a successful opening?
I think this was a successful opening because of the music used, which was quite mysterious and creates a sense of suspence. We dont actually get to see the opening sequence of this but we almost see elements of the mise-en-scene, as we see different locations like a snowed over forest and we see icicles, a lot of elements of water are shown, like ice, snow the sea etc. This creates a very cold feel and connotes that Dreamcatcher will be set in a very cold area, where maybe people are cold hearted. The mise-en-scene just leaves the audience thinking and questionning what the actual piece is going to be about and therefore makes them want to watch the whole thing, this is what makes it a successful opening sequence.
This is England:
http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/this-is-england/What did I like about this opening sequence?
I liked how culturally relative this opening sequence was to British people, as all of the footage seemed to be footage of past events for example: Prince Charles and Dianas wedding, riots, british troops going to war, etc. I also liked how the footage was cut to the pace of the music, everytime there was a loud sudden break in the music, there would be a new piece of footage usually action packed. The footage complemented the title as they were showing the audience events that have occured in English history, seeing it is called 'This is England'.
What made it a successful opening?
It was a successful opening because the audience were shown many scenes of Englsh history and it makes me think if this is the past what are they going to demonstrate as the present in This is England. It makes me question what it will actually be about and who it will be about.
Blue Valentine: http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/blue-valentine/
What did I like about this opening sequence?
I liked the fireworks and how every time one is let off it bursts into a new screenshot from a scene of a couple that loook very much in love. Its almost like a timeline from when they met, until when they get married as we see him carry her on his back dressed smartly in a suit and tie and the woman in a white dress holding a bunch of red flowers. I also like the simplicity of the graphics and how often they appear.
It was a successful opening because it didnt reveal much at all, but narrowly highlighted the main charcters - a woman and man who seem happily in love. It made me question whether this love would be everlasting throughout the film and or if there would be any twists or dramatic turns in this relationship that seems so perfect.
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