“Dearest gentle reader,” - Bridgerton
As I mentioned before, research is the most important part of this new journey. Especially when going into the unknown waters of an unusual genre that is not my go-to every time I want to watch a movie. So for that reason, it is time to get inspired... I will be presenting some interesting film openings I have found and will help me in the process of correctly developing my own film opening with the right elements that sci-fi and drama films entail.
1. Back to the Future (1985)
Here I have attached the film opening of this film:
This opening represents the film's genre, as certain elements revealed in just a few minutes foreshadow the setting and the concept of time travel within the film. This movie was directed by Robert Zemeckis with its release being in 1985. There are different choices made during this scene as it includes an array of important information for the development of the film.
The long sequence used allows the audience to follow along and intake the little details that were strategically added to understand the flow of the film. For example, when the TV is seen in a broadcast channel talking about the plutonium stolen it foreshadows the end of the scene when the box of plutonium is seen under the table, giving the audience insight on upcoming scenes and wonder what will be happening next.
2. Start Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
The film Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope truly made an impact within the year it was launched. The film truly knows how to captivate the audience and bring back the sci-fi genre to life during this period it wasn't as popular as in previous years, but this film helped to bring it back into society. The film opening includes special effects techniques that were new at the time, yet still have an impact in the present day. The opening reveals a wide range of information by showing the space and main elements that will be key for the content of the film later on.
The opening crawl gives another level to the film as it gives the viewer background knowledge on why the film might be starting that way and it gives the audience something to think about. This film's opening truly establishes the setting from the beginning through the elements displayed even with the style choices within the titles, music, and the futuristic looks of the characters.
3. Omni Loop (2024)
The film has an interesting approach, as it doesn't reveal the characters at first and instead, it starts with some type of flashback or younger self viewpoint. The younger self-view is a common strategy seen in movies, yet as the opening scene develops - more events are revealed. For instance, we get to know that the younger self-image seen at first is from the lady at the hospital and that she doesn't have much time left in her life.
Another element that could be an important aspect of the film later on is the green pills seen just at the start that are carried by the girl. This film is categorized as a sci-fi drama, which could be suggested by the dramatic event of the lady dying and the events she is experiencing with her family. The sci-fi aspects are later revealed as she meets the other girl and tells her how she has gone through it multiple times and has yet to figure out how to fix it. However, the opening scene of the little girl could imply a foreshadowing of events and a connection of time within the film.
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Overall, each film portrays different aspects that a film within the sci-fi genre should include. There are multiple approaches one can go for and analyzing the three film openings will truly help my group and me in the decision we make from now on.
Sources:
Guild, J. (2020, December 4). The Genius of Back to the Future’s Opening Shot. Cinema & Sambal.https://jamesjguild.com/blog/2020/12/4/the-genius-of-back-to-the-futures-opening-shot
Swehla, T. (2024, September 19). Omni Loop Takes the time loop idea in a new direction. Movie Jawn.
Weitekamp, M. (2019, December 19). How Star Wars Revolutionized Entertainment. National Air and Space Museum. https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/how-star-wars-revolutionized-entertainment
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