Opening sequence analysis 2 red lights

Opening sequence analysis 2 red lights

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  Danielle Duffy
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  Red Lights (2012) Directedby Rodrigo Cortés Rated 17+ for language and some violence Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller Synopsis: Psychologist Margaret Matheson and her assistant study paranormal activity, which leads them to investigate a world-renowned psychic who has resurfaced years after his toughest critic mysteriously passed away. Plot summary: Professional skeptics (Cillian Murphy, Sigourney Weaver) try to prove that a famous psychic (Robert De Niro) is lying about his ability.
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  Introduction of narrative Itfeatures imagery and text (of a UFO) relating to extra terrestrials suggesting that the narrative may is likely to include supernatural themes. Imagery of what appear to be the iris of an eye, drawings of skulls and numbered diagrams indicate that the characters are in favour of scientific methods challenging the unknown as there appears to be paranormal themes in the movie. There is a contrast between science and the supernatural as firstly we have the methodical imagery, then the UFO which is considered an unknown phenomenon. This might suggest that due to the themes of the film there could be a conflict between science and the paranormal. Based on the plot summary I read online I can see how the characters who work as skeptics (people included to question or doubt accepted opinions) will be trying to prove that this man who claims to have psychic powers is a fake. Scientific knowledge and understanding Paranormal, beyond comprehension
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  Introduction of genre Suspensefulmusic helps introduce the genre as thriller. The tension in the music rises emphasising that there is likely to be dramatic scenes in this movie. Typical of an opening sequence; the movie’s title is shown. Against a plain black background, the simple title in bold letters; ‘Red Lights’ appears, and a series of white and red flashes of light move across the screen. The camera movements during this opening are rather jittery and the texts jumps around and fades. This might be reflective of the film’s violent themes. Photographs that are revealed containing rather obscure images are shown.
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  An establishing shotshowing a plane flying in to land appears to be in a city. Lights can be seen in the image and this opening uses a lot of circular bright beams of light relating to the film’s title. We wonder why the director has done this and what the importance of the lights could be. An empty road at night is shown as the camera zooms blurrily as if it were a car moving by. The dark road is lit by cats eyes, portraying the genre as a thriller as it is likely to be dark and suspenseful. The only (potential) introduction of character in this opening is an over-the-shoulder/side shot of a man who is sat at a desk, arranging something with this hands.