Their opening sequence introduced various concepts which opening sequences should include. Such as, the screen shot below shows the title of the film and establishes the setting. The setting with the misty dark weather reflects the "Christmas" theme. The title is in a simple clear font which children would be able to easily read. Also during this title the theme music, which reflects christmas music.
It also introduces then characters and main props, such as the dolls. And the narrative shows us the age of these children through the use of their voice and mannerisms.
The editing throughout this opening sequence is continuity editing and they have edited this sequence well.
Although this sequence does have its limits. The title sequence doesn't introduce the production company, thus making them loose credit for this production. The Music could have been continued further after the theme music at the beginning, the christmas jingle could have carried through to emphasis the atmosphere of christmas time. The lighting throughout the sequence is dull and doesn't reflect the general bright mood of christmas, maybe a few fairy lights could have been added and maybe some christmas decoration, such as tinsel, or maybe a christmas tree.
Also after the establishing shot of the window of the house, there is a zoom towards the window of the house which we find a bit pointless because all it shows is an empty window, there could have been christmas decorations to make a point of zooming in on this particular window.
Also at the end of the sequence, the action is left mid scream, they could have continued the action a bit further to make the narrative clearer for the audience. Although this could be a positive element because this could be used to capture the audience and make them want to watch the rest of the film.
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