What is an opening sequence?

In an opening sequence we usually expect it to entails an introduction on what the film genre is . Most films introduce the main characters or scenes that may occur throughout the film such as Train spotting. Train spotting went straight into the action as if the film was in such a rush it did not have time to show the credits, although, the credits were shown I an unusual way as the name of the character was given with a paused image rather than doing it the traditional way; the film may have also  wanted to maintain a fast pace rather than to slow it down. We are introduced to the serious issue of drugs which reflects the genre of the film, though, there was some comedy shown in parts of the film which was ironic as the is not what the genre is about at all. Lastly, there is a voice-over which helps the people watching the film to understand and grasp things about the thing more as the fact that there is a voice-over helps to bind everything together.

Th opening of 'Office space' had the same style as train spotting as each character was introduced during the opening sequence.  There was also up beat music playing which helps to create a sense of humour and introduce the genre, also the part when the young guy blast rap music out of his car with his windows winded up and his door locked also helps in creating this.The credits were in simple big blue bubble writing (font) to convey the fact that this is a comedy film. We are driven straight away into a comedic scenario. As the film begins with the main character and a few other character, perhaps minor, stuck in traffic is an undramatic sequence. The is very simple but fairly standard opening sequence.

                                                
The opening sequence of Sweeny Todd is different from the other two films as it is just title sequence.  The titles are animated, also the fact that blood, which symbolises blood and danger, is used at the beginning of the title sequence which is animated which also portrays the horror genre.There are no characters introduced which makes it unique, interesting way and isolates this in a way from most films opening sequences.  The music playing during the title sequence is dramatic which tells us what the genre is and all the colours used are dark to show that the film is a horror. In addition,there are dark visuals establishing the atmosphere and theme.