Opening sequence analysis
Juno-
( This was the only clip I could find )
The opening shot is a long shot of the main character staring at a chair. The shot is peculiar which shows how her character is peculiar. She is surrounded by green which has connotations of nature. She completely contrasts her surroundings which highlights how she doesn't fit in with her surroundings. This problem is reoccurring throughout the film.
This close-up helps to look into her emotions and she is lifeless and looks to be in some distress. The audience is instantly drawn in as they want to find out what the character is facing and why she is in the obscure position that she is in. The editing is slow and strange and creates a strange and awkward atmosphere.
We are instantly thrown into the action and we begin to see the source of her problems. A coming-of-age films must look at the challenges which are faced by similar people. Sexuality and pregnancy are key problems to address and 'Juno' successfully begins as it means to go on. The audience are made aware that the film will address issues that they want to be addressed.
The character then walks into this cartoon, animated title sequence. This could represent that she wants to step out of reality and 'escape' the world which she is living. The audience may relate as they too might have also wanted to step out of reality and away from their problems.
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