Analysing the Genre of Film Openings

Spiderman 2

This think shows the opening credits to 'Spiderman 2' (2004)



Genre
Analyzing the Mise-en-scene within the text, connotes the genre of 'Spider man 2' (2004) to be a Action/Sci fi. The use of the comic book opening, with the words 'boom' and cartoons of villains fighting, with various shots of kicks and punches connote the Action genre.
The characters are introduced via the actor or actress who plays them in the titles.
The non-diegetic sound is fast paced which makes the audience watch with intensity and follow the titles at the same pace.
A lot of red  and black is used in the opening which connotes danger blood and death.
The generic conventions of this clip from the outset signify that 'Spider-man 2' (2004) is a Action/Sci Fi.


The difference between 'Spider-man 2' (2004) and 'Se7en' (1995) is that 'Spider-man 2' (2004) tells a story throughout the credits of the previous film, retelling the first film 'Spider-man' (2002) through photo's of key moments throughout the titles and also sticking to the same theme of spiders and webs, and which also had a signature theme tune. 'Se7en'(1995)  introduces the villain first, which is clever as i have watched the film to research, the criminal is not revealed until the end so the beginning shows a slight insight to the criminals plans.



This is the opening to '50 First Dates' (2004).
Genre
Within the text the generic conventions of this clip from the outset show it to be a Romantic Comedy.
From the non- diegetic music of the Hawaiian theme, it is possible for the audience to guess that it is set in Hawaii. However the romantic view of the sunset in this beautiful country and slow rhythmic music connotes romance. Then the contrast of the female protagonist discussing their 'dates' and then the audiences realizing all have dated the same man it adds a humorous aspect to the clip suggesting the genre to be a Romantic Comedy.
The main character 'Henry Roth' is subtly introduced through the female protagonist discussing him, but he is shown to the audience as a 'player'.