about Time opening scene

1. ‘ABOUT TIME'
Opening scene analysis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-
tO02MGjm3g&t=5s

2. Representation
TIM KIT KAT UNCLE DESMOND DAD
- Seen first suggesting
instantly that he is the
main character and is
important
- ‘tall, skinny, orange’
- In the opening scene
her character is
constantly moving
even when the setting
changes
- Contrasts other
characters that remain
still suggesting that
she is different to
them
- Alone in every shot
- Always in the Centre of
the camera frame
- wears brown – a very
neutral shade
- Appears to be content
by himself
- Smiling in all the shots
implying that he is a
relatively happy man
- In a mixture of alone
and shots with others
which implies that he
enjoys both his own
company and that of
others.
- He is shown in a very
idyllic setting
suggesting that he
leads a very idyllic life
‘Kit Kat’ is in an environment
setting moving her body very
freely suggesting she is
comfortable and free in nature
Long shot
leaves
the
audience
observing
‘Uncle
Desmod’
on his
own

3. In this shot the costume of the
Dad and of the Son (Tim) as
very similar suggesting that
they have a strong bond
Shot reverse shot from Tim
and ’Dad’ further presents
their relationship as
positive and close

4. Narrative
Enigma Codes – unanswered questions that acts as a mystery to draw
the audience in
- In this scene one of the enigma codes is that although all the
characters are introduced the audience is not shown where
each of the characters story lines will lead them.
- ‘Tims’ narration of his life at home Is in the past tense
suggesting that perhaps he left and that life may be different
Action Codes – actions that can be predicted, they also keep the narrative
in a particular direction
- The repeated use of ‘was’ suggests that later in the film the characters
will not be the same as they were
Tim is instantly presented as the main character as the scene
begins with his character narrating his home life and his family
through his perspective.
Tim's character is also the
first person we see
implying that he is
important and will appear
throughout the filn

5. Audience
https://youtu.be/_latgzoqoSE
This film is directed towards family and adult genres. All the
characters are adults of some form but with a presented
age of between 23 and 60 years old this allows all age
groups of adult audiences are able to relate to the
characters in one form or another.
- The classical and slow piano soundtrack would
appeal to a slightly older generation as it creates a
very relaxed and easy going impression of the film
- The lack of action in the first scene reduces the
likelihood of a younger audience watching the film as
it has a much slower pace than the films that a
younger generation may be used to
The opening scene
soundtrack

6. Genre
• The film is described as being a Romance/Fantasy film
• On Netflix it is in the Romantic film, British Movies and British
Comedies Genre
• The noticeably British accent and location in this scene resonates with
a British audience that can relate to British culture and landscapes
• The soundtrack in this scene also implies what genre this film falls
into. It is a slow and upbeat piano song that acts as a subtle indicator
to the joyful emotions connected to Tims memories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-
tO02MGjm3g&t=8s