Childrens Films Opening Sequences

Film Title: Nanny McPhee

Notes: The time period, pre World War one, is established by the costumes and the sound track also hints at the time period, and genre.
The opening establishing shot shows the rural setting, and the wealth of the family having such a large amount of land surrounding the area.
he voice over (non-diagetic sound) gives insight into the character's life and personality, and helps to set the story.
The colours were bright and also had bolder colours which are in the primary and secondary colour wheel which is relevant to a children's film as these are the first colours we learn about, which helps to shows the childish humor of the film.

Film Title: Spy Kids

Notes: The sound track and the opening establishing shot both help to show the location, and hint at the genre (action film).
The soundtrack also shows the time period the film is set in (modern day).
From when the story was being told the location was within an airport which again shows the time period the film is set in.
The colours used were bright, which matches the general tone of the film.
Dialogue exchanged between mother and daughter helps to show the personality of the daughter, who will obviously be a main character.

Film Title: Where The Wild Things Are

Notes: opening shots show the time period (modern day) and setting.
The cold weather reflects the character's feelings of loneliness and isolation. The igloo the character made enhances the theme of loneliness, as it's only made for one person.
The colours used a bleak, apart from the character's clothes - this shows his importance.