Class analysis - Memento

Class Analysis Memento

The opening title sequence for the film memento begins with a credit sequence fading in and out very slowly, once the text is at its peek the colouring and text is at its boldest and fades out very quickly, this could link to the main character as he has memory loss and his memories could possibly fade in and out quickly. The opening sequence also gives the audience important information about who the film is produced by and who stars in the film. The text is presented in a blue font which connate the sadness of the character or the main themes of the film. The slow rise in volume of the music creates a very tense mood which links with the theme of murder. The credits slowly fade into the screen, this establishes a feeling a tension in the audience. The slow fade in and out could potentially also link back to the main protagonist of the film. From the establishing shots we can see that the main character cant recall how long he has been in that hotel room for, so the fading out letters could represent the characters fading memories? The first time we ever see the main character we are introduced to him just after murdering someone. From his blank facial expressions we can gather that this is not the first time he has ever taken a life and that he is a not remorseful about killing this man at all. Also because when we see the murder we see in in a non-linear structure, it makes the audience question the motive? Why has he just shot this man? Was it self-defence? Was it revenge? These questions that are created are called the narrative hook. These questions are what will engage the audience and make them want to watch the rest of the film. The next shot we see is the main character In a hotel room on his own. The character is questioning where he is and how long he has been there.