Film Opening Research #1: Thor Ragarok

 1. How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film? 

Two, the Marvel intro and the Thor Ragnarok title. 

2. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? 

It is prioritized that Thor is being held prisoner and that his captor wants to destroy Asgard. 

3. What connotations do the images carry? 

These images carry a very dark and doomsday connotation. 

4. How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset? 

The action genre is enforced through the doomsday that is going to happen, the bad guy, and a big fight scene in the intro. 

5. How does the film establish an enigma from the outset? 

It prophesizes an inevitable doomsday to Thor's home. 

6. What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience? 

The name Thor tells viewers that it is part of the Thor movie series. The big fight scene in the beginning attracts people looking for an action movie. 

7. How has technology been used effectively? You might want to consider camera angles, transitions and editing techniques. 

There is a lot of CGI to create Thor's captor and the dragon and monsters he has to fight. The CGI is used to set the scene for the movie and captivate the audience. 

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