My Chosen Film Opening

The film I have chosen is Panic Room.


I feel that this opening reflects the atmosphere and idea of the film really well. The opening is video clips of New York City with credits sprawled across buildings.


This fits into the film as, like I said before, it had the same atmosphere and captures the idea of the film. The film is set in New York City so that is why the video clips are of the city. It gives the idea of space and freedom which contrasts with the situation in the film - being trapped and basically held hostage in a panic room. The text, that is the credits, hangs in the air over the buildings and gives off an eerie feeling because of the moving cars below and the fast paced city surrounding the text. The positioning and stillness of the credits makes you think why they are so still while everything around them is moving. The music also captures this eerie feeling with low tones that change in pace.


This opening appealed to me because of the contrasting ideas between the film and the opening. I found it interesting how they created it this way. I also really enjoy the film and the suspense that goes on.


The film opening can be watched HERE.