Matilda opening analysis

Title and credits: The opening sequence started with credits and a title that was kept simple and bright by using block colors. The text was like a child's writing which highlights the fact the target audience is children.

Introducing characters: At first it introduces Matilda as a baby, the shot begins with an extreme close up of her eyes which signifies the narrative. When camera shots are on Matilda there is non-diegetic music that is calm and happy, which works in comparison to the change in music when the camera shots focus on her father as it changes and...... The characters are also introduced by the narrator who gives us some information about their characteristics, this also establishes the narrative. Dialogue is also used by characters that inform the viewer of the names. You also get an insight to the attitudes of people to the fmily as the children on the street are running in fear of them, in particular the father, "Harry Wormwood".

Establishing the location: the location is established by the voice over, "they lived in a very nice house in a very nice neighbourhood, but they weren't very nice people". there is a extreme long shot which shows the entire neighbourhood, also their house.

Sound track: sound track is mainly non diegetic music which is kept simple and upbeat using the same range of instruments, but changing the pace and tone of the music depending on the character which is shown.

Capturing the viewers interest: The interest of the character is mainly captured through the voiceover as he creates a mystery around Matilda by giving us hints about her intelligence.

Genre: Matilda is an example of a pure chidlrens film as it has a strong moral throughout, about how children should be treated. If you had to pinpoint a genre, which it is difficult to do as it contains many, however it would be adventure or a family film.