Juno Opening Credits:

Juno Opening Sequence:

Juno:
Released: 2007,
Directed by: Jason Reitman,
Actors/Actresses: Ellen Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner.

The opening sequence of Juno changes the real setting and character of Juno into a cartoon, the opening sequence is very colourful with lots of clours such as blue, green, red and yellow. The credits run through the whole of the opening sequence in big bold letters. The character Juno really stands out in the opening sequence as she is wearing a bright red jumper to signify that she is the main character.
The music played throughout the opening sequence is a very happy and cheerful song.
At the end of the sequence, the film changes from cartoon back to real graphics to start with the actual stroyline of the film.

Seven Opening Credits:

Seven Opening Sequence:

Se7en:
Released: 1995,
Directed by: David Fincher,
Actors/Actresses: Kevin Spacey, Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman.

The opening sequence of 'Seven' uses very dark and gloomy colours to set the scene, also the rain outside again signifies the gloomy theme of the film. The characters are also wearing really dark clothing to match the dark setting and theme.
The beginning of the opening sequence simply sets the scene and shows the audience what the film is going to be about and then the second half of the opening sequence is credits. The audience gather from the opening sequence that the film is about solving murders as we see a dead body and gather that Morgan Freeman is a detective.
The opening credits fit the theme of the film by being quite dark and scary. The music played throughout the opening credits is also scary and jumpy with high pitched sounds.

Zombieland Opening Credits:

Zombieland Opening Sequence:

Zombieland:
Released: 2009,
Directed by: Ruben Fleicher,
Actors/Actresses: Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone & Woody Harrelson.

The sequence begins with a shot of the American flag, this lets the audience know immediately that the film is set in America. Also, unlike most scary films, we see the zombies immediately within the opening sequence and the narrator of the opening sequence tells us about the storyline and how there are only zombies within America in the film.
The film also appeals very much to its target audience of those who enjoy blood and gore within films, the zombies immediately within the film start to attack the last of the citizens in America.
The credits are shown throughout the opening sequence whilst people are running away from zombies, being eaten by zombies etc. The film includes lots of bright colours such as pink, orange, green and especially red- the blood.

Dead Again Opening Credits:

Dead Again Opening Sequence:

Dead Again:
Released: 1991,
Directed by: Kenneth Branagh,
Actors/Actresses: Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompason & Andy Garcia.

The opening sequence of 'Dead Again' has a very scary and mysterious theme to it. The music used throughout the opening is very jumpy and scary and the credits are placed throughout the sequence on a plain black screen.

The opening builds up the narrative of the film by showing the audience newspaper articles on the murder of a person the film is obviously based around. The whole opening sequence has very dark and gloomy lighting to reflect the darkness of the murderer. Also, the colour of the characters clothes is very simple colours such as black and white. Questions are definately asked by the audience to create enigma, as the audience is curious about the murder that has taken place. 

Then eventually at the end of the opening sequence the audience see that the whole story was a dream and we see Emma Thompson wake up and the film is in actual fact in colour. 

Legally Blonde Opening Credits:

Legally Blonde Opening:

Legally Blonde:
Released: 2001,
Directed by: Robert Luketic,
Actors/Actresses: Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair, Luke Wilson.

The opening sequence of 'Legally Blonde' has a really girly theme to match the film itself. The sequence includes lots of bright colours including pink and the credits, which run throughout the opening sequence, are also pink. Within the opening sequence the audience are introduced to Reese Witherspoon, the main character, and all of her friends. The music featured in the opening sequence matches the girly theme of the film with a happy and energetic song.
The narrative of the film is built in the opening sequence and the audience know that the characters are students at university and that Reese Witherspoon is going on a date with her ideal man. The camera, throughout the sequence follows Reese Witherspoon's friends around the university, until eventually we meet Reese Witherspoon's character, Elle. Enigma is created within the sequence and the audience ask questions such as: What are all Elle's friends creating for her? Why is Elle the most popular student? Who is Elle going on a date with?