Saturday 25 September 2010

Toy Story Opening Scene


This is the opening scene for the movie 'Toy Story'.
The film is an animated, family, fantasy, comedy, adventure.
The conventions of an animated adventure movie are:

  • Characters have a set time to accomplish an act or task
  • Comedy moments
  • Catch-phrases
  • Heroic acts/stunts
  • Big Set Pieces
The opening for the movie shows us that the film itself is about toys.
I have seen this film more times than I can count, but if I had just watched this opening for the first time, I'd expect the film to be family friendly.
From the opening, the film looks like it could be really entertaining, and it's practically saving you for something magical.

The target audience for this film would appear to be children aged 5-10, but really it is intended for all ages.
For children, it's a fantasy that toys really do come to life when they aren't there.
For teenagers and adults, it's them reliving their childhood days, and missing their favourite toys.

The film is an absolute classic, and the opening has inspired many remakes on youtube.
The opening scene for Toy Story 3 is also a remake of the scene.
Time has been kind to it, and future years I imagine will still be kind; a classic is forever.

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