2. In the opening, the film has the Universal Studios logo, this has been pixelated to look like a video
game, and also the music continues the theme. This establishes the genre of adventure comedy.
3. The voice over at the start sets the scene; the voice of a deep male voice imitates the voice of a
video game. The deep voice shows that it’s sort of aimed at males.
4. Expositional dialogue is used within the opening; this is used to make sure the audience have
grasped the plot. “Scott Pilgrim is dating a high-schooler.” “How old are you now Scott, like
28?” the extra use of his name puts emphasis on the main character.
5. The profiling within the film adds to the general theme of video games/comics. “Rating:
awesome” adds to the humour, this makes the genre more obvious. The sound effects used
while Scott and his friends are talking are like video game coin collecting, this continues the
theme of video games/comic books.
6. Onomatopoeias are used throughout the whole film; it confirms the genre and continues the theme of the
comic book.
7. Expansion of space has been used to emphasis the feelings towards the band, the proximity between the
band and the audience simulates a stage. The writing frames the band and emphasises them. The writing
is white, red and green. These colours are typically on the screen of a retro gaming device; this continues
the theme of gaming. The background of the credits is also retro; this continues the theme of video games
and comic books.
8. CAMERAWORK
A lot of different camera angles were used in the opening. In conversation, a lot of over-the-
shoulder shots and two shots were used; they are used to follow conversation and show
proximity and the relationship between the characters. Close ups are used a lot in pairing with
profiling; this shows the character in more detail and makes you more familiar with them.
Long shots are used to set the scene also, they show the inside of the house which intrigues the
audience more as it’s a typical students house and makes us want to continue watching.
9. EDITING
The onomatopoeias and profiles are used effectively, they show character and show
action. The pace of the editing doesn’t change too much, it is all quite slow paced
transitions, this gives the movie a relaxed feel.
10. This shows quite a small, bland room (a typical student’s room) the computer in the shot is very old, showing that they
don’t have that much money, emphasising the fact that they are students. The characters are sitting very near each other,
this portrays the sort of relationship that they have.
11. MISE-EN-SCENE
Profiling is used well in this shot. The mise-en-scéne shows similar to other slide; this is a 1 room flat
that Scott lives in with one of his friends. The shot that is being used puts Scott’s friend in the
foreground on a chair, reading the newspaper, this is usually associated with authority and it proves
correct due to the profiling. Bland colours are used to show it’s an environment that hasn’t been
personalized yet, emphasising the typical laziness of a student.
12. This phone call has been split, this shows conversation and being able to watch the conversation makes it
more interesting for the audience. This is the first time we hear about Scott’s ex, and this is where the story
becomes clear that Scott clearly has issues with his past relationships. His ex is referred to as “she who
will not be named” this tells the audience a little bit more about Scott’s past and it draws the audience in.
13. WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE
OPENING
I like the film opening as it’s consistent with the genre, the theme and brings you into the
vulnerability of Scott’s love life. Using enigma codes ensures that the audience wants more.
