Johnny English - Opening Sequence

Johnny English- Opening Sequence

The opening sequence uses the conventions i would expect from this genre. Its start off with a upbeat non diagetic sound which contrasts with the personality of Johnny English who is a comical secret agent spy.The sound used is parralel with his actions because its starts off from Johnny English entering his bathroom in a funny way, as he enters he pretends he is also holding a gun which makes the opening scene seem funny because he is an elderly man who is acting like a child. The body language of Johnny English throughout the opening scenes portray him as a funny character that does not take his job seriously. This instantly shows us the audience what we are going to expect from the rest of the film. Johnny English holds a prop which is a gun. this prop is commonly used in this type of genre (Action adventure)

This opening scene has been used for this particular film to remind the audience what is to expect from the rest of the film. Because this film is an action/comedy they use those genres to link it with the opening scene. This opening scene has also been used to capture our attention because it starts off with a funny opening scene.

The key ideas that interest me is the way they have linked the opening scene into the start off the film. E.g. the opening scene is an introduction to Johnny English's daily regime such as dressing up, having a bath and going to work. This way of starting an opening scene interested me a lot because of uniqueness and simplicity.

The appearance of the titles are very interesting and unique. For people that have watched Johnny English they know that he is a secret agent that saves his country which is Great Britain. The title starts with a metallic silver start which then fades into the Union Jack colours which are blue, red and white, which is really effective because it then relates to theme and conventions of the film.

Johnny English is a secret agent that represents his country and the Majesty Queen. Because of the stereotypical statements that secret agents are serious and people who take their jobs seriously and discrete. Johnny English is totally the opposite, which challenges the stereotype and makes us the audience see it in a different perspective.

Universal Pictures is behind this film. This is relevant because they distribute films and are in charge of the gross and profit of the film.

The ideal audience for this opening sequence would be for a family audience because of the mild peril and funny humour which would be definetly ideal for families because they can laugh together and enjoy.

The opening sequence keeps the audience interest because of its humorous opening of Johnny English embarrassing himself throughout the opening scene. Because of its impact opener the audience is instantly "glued to keep on watching.

The special effect used is are bright highlighted borders that fade in and out when the titles appear. This makes opening scene look more efficient and unique.