Opening Sequence Analysis 1 - 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'

The first opening sequence I am going to look at is John Hughes' Ferris Bueller's Day Off, which is a teen comedy from the 1980s.

This opening sequence does the following:

• Shows credits and company logos such as "Paramount Pictures" along with actors' names, the director's name, the names of other crew members, and the title of the movie
• Introduces the main character (clearly establishing his character traits) along with members of his family
• Shows sibling rivalry which implies comedic occurrences (typical of the genre)
• Creates an engaging plot and an enigma within the first 40 seconds
• Breaks the fourth wall with the main character and the audience - engages with the audience which makes them want to know more, but also positions them with the main character
• Includes an establishing shot of the location where the action takes place
• Uses fades
• Includes some music that links to the genre