Dazed and Confused opening analysis

Genre 

The genre here is coming of age/comedy. 

Through the opening it shows all the classic conventions of a coming of age film, and the target audience seems to be teenagers because it looks as though it is aiming to be relatable. 

Narrative 

In this opening we see a variety of different teenagers doing typical activities. We aren't introduced to who the main characters immediately but we can see the groups that we will be focused on. It is the last day of summer so it means that they are all getting ready to party and we can assume that the film will be based on that last day. 

Characters

Different groups; stoners, geeks, popular girls are all shows and this leads to the idea that they are going to be the people we are following. The effect of cross cutting is very effective because it means we get to see all of them in the same environment and what they are all doing at the same time. 

Atmosphere

A sound bridge is used to add to the atmosphere and so that we are aware of the surroundings. We have a variety of different shots which keeps the opening interesting and the music is very relatable to that summer feeling. Which is effective.

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