Analysis of the opening sequence of Finding Nemo

The opening sequence of Finding Nemo starts with no credits or even the title of the film, just the establishing shot of the setting. An establishing shot is used to show the location of where it is set, the ocean/reef, the 'neighbourhood' as it is desribed.

Soon after it shows a binary opposite which is the evil barracuda and Nemos parents. The barracuda is shown to be threatening with lots of long sharp teeth, as is darkly colorured in comparison to Marlins bright orange.

Later the two main characters are shown bonding, His dad and himself, children can relate to this because it shows his dad being overprotective for example when he makes Nemo hold his hand crossing the road even though there is no road and embarrasses him by talking to his teacher about his disability and not letting him go off and play with the other kids. Children should be able to relate to this because their parents are naturally over protective.

This film is an animated adventure movie, the titles and the credits start after the disaster of a main character - Marlin losing his wife and only finding one egg left, the titles shimmer to represent the waters reflection and mood of the film. The mood is also shown by the use of bright colors in the reef plants and fish. There is a father and son theme to the film. when theyre on their way to school Nemo gets really excited and starts becoming inquisitive asking various questions. This is typical of a son to look up to his dad, and expecting him to know everything, especially as a single parent.

The 'Finding Nemo' title is in bold lettering and is underlinded with a wavey line which could refer to a wave. Theres a small fish cut out of the O in Nemo to relate to the fish theme. The soundtrack that plays through the credits is slow and suggests sadness and a sense of well being. This contradicts Nemos excitment that cuts in.