Opening sequence analysis

Up
We found out from the opening sequence of Up that it was set in an American suburb. We are introduced to the main character; a young boy that loves explorer Charles Muntz. Credits were shown. The production company's logos were also shown at the start. As the film is animated and the characters come across as friendly, we get the impression that it is a children's film. It seems that it is set in the past, as the young boy is at the cinema, which is in black and white.




Nanny McPhee
From the opening of Nanny McPhee we found out that it was set in the English countryside. We learn that there is possibly someone that has died or moved away as there is an 'empty seat'. We also find out that there are 7 'clever but naughty' children, which tells us that the film is going to be based around them. The outfits show that it is set in the past. At the end of the opening sequence, it seems clear that something 'magical' is going to happen, as Nanny McPhee begins talking to the father, despite no one being there. 




Stardust
Firstly, we find out that the film is set 150 years ago in London. We know that it is magical because of the wall that leads to another 'world'. The main character is a young man that seems that he is very intrigued and fearless, as the goes over the wall when he is not supposed to. He then enters what looks like a market, we see that there are people dressed in strange costumes and there is also a mini elephant in a cage. There is a young girl that is being held captive by a 'witch', she is tied up by an 'enchanted chain' that will only break when the old woman dies. 




Monsters Inc
Even though in the opening of Monsters Inc. you do not see any of the actual characters, it still gives the audience a good idea of what the film could be about. It also allows the audience to use their imagination. In the opening sequence, there is a series of different doors and every now and then a monster comes out of one to 'write' some of the credits. This obviously implies to the audience the film is going to be to do with doors and monsters in some sort of way. The music is some sort of jazz and it is upbeat meaning the film is potentially a happy one. It seems that the film is suitable for both adults and children from the opening. The music seems more suited to adults, as do some of the animations. Whereas, the bright colours and cartoon monsters suggest the film is also suitable for children.