Does the opening sequence of 'the fellowship of the ring' successfully use the narrative devices of moving image to create an effective beginning for the film?

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Does the opening sequence of ‘the fellowship of the ring’ successfully use the narrative devices of moving image to create an effective beginning for the film?

The purpose of any opening sequence is to give the audience a brief insight into the plot, themes and characters of the film. As it is the first impression the audience will get of the film it needs to grab their attention and keep them interested. To achieve this there are many devices available to the director. These include special effects, changes in colour, narrative voice over, long shots, close ups and sound. If the film is in the horror genre the director may use fire to symbolise evil and fear. The director may also start the film with total darkness to create a mysterious atmosphere. Sound can be used to great effect when building up tension. For example the sound of beating drums before an explosion of action.

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‘The Fellowship of the Ring’ is an action fantasy film. It is about two young hobbits’ conquest to destroy a corrupted ring. On their journey they meet many characters, good and evil. To succeed they must battle their way through ferocious monsters and overcome challenging conditions. The fate of middle earth rests on their shoulders.

During the opening sequence the director uses a narrator to give a summary of the plot. The narrator focuses particularly on the history of the ring, this is significant because the whole film evolves around it. In  ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’ the narrator relays ...

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