Hot Fuzz Opening Scene:
At the beginning of the scene it starts with the universal logo however we get the sound of police sirens even before the title sequences therefore we get the sound of the movie before the audience sees an image. This could attract the audience even before the movie has started as already there is a dramatic event happening and it makes the audience feel apart of the film as police sirens are usually heard when a dramatic event is happening. Shortly after, the two sliding doors are seen opening long before the character is visible on the screen which reinforces the idea that the audience is being invited into the film especially as when the character is seen he looks directly into the camera as if he is looking at us. Also, throughout the whole sequence the character is actually talking to the audience as he describes his past experiences. Throughout the scene after different events the character is seen looking straight at us which reinforces the idea of us being involved.
The speed of the whole sequence is very fast which suggests that both the character and his work life is very fast going and hectic. The music also makes it seem more chaotic, especially as the shots are very short and the editing seems to help speed up the rhythm of the scene as it contrasts from the beginning of the scene as the character took very long when he was walking up to the camera. At the beginning the shot stayed on that specific shot for a very long time and I noticed that it very slowly zooms into him making him the focus of the shot.
However, quickly after the character shows the photo of his badge it directly moves into shots that are very fast and its as if we are keeping up with him. One big point of the scene is obviously that as its so upbeat and dynamic, basing it on this scene it sets the tone for the rest of the movie. Also the character is walking very fast and is in a rush to get somewhere which could reflect on his personality as he is a police officer and should always act fast. Throughout the scene when it zooms in or out of the characters face it shows the determination and pride that the character has. The use of the shots shows us a variety of different angles of the character and it shows that he takes care of his appearance and cares dearly about his career in the police industry.
In most of the shots he is seen in the middle of the shot in between other characters which suggests he is the centre of attention and makes us focus mostly on him. There are lots of flash back scenes going from the present moment to what has happened earlier in his life and with the rapidity of this shows the coming together of both the scene and the characters current position. During the whole scene there is an abundancy of two colours, blue and white. These two colours are representative of the police force and also suggests purity but sadness which could contrast with the characters job. This opening scene is very effective because it shows both his past experiences but sets expectations for the rest of the film and gives the audience a sense of different events to come.
In the scene there are clear binary opposites, you can clearly identify the good people in the film but also notice the evil people. Throughout it is clear that the character is a protagonist which is clear from his care for his job and also the care he shows towards London. You can also see that he cares so much for his job because of the amount of different things he has done for his job and to get to the position he is in currently,
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