Romance Opening Analysis: The Vow
The vow starts with the title scene, which shows
that the film was distributed by screen gems and produced by spyglass
entertainment. The scene starts off with the close up of theatre sign, which is
in the color red that is associated with romance and love. Straightaway we
can see two people coming out of the theatre with their arm linked which shows
that they’re a couple and the main protagonists. Whilst they’re having a
conversation there is non-diegetic sound played in the background which is soft
and peaceful to set the moods, then the camera pans towards the other side of
the theatre to allow the viewers to see from the protagonist’s perspective. The
scene is blurred and out of focus to present the title of the film afterward
the couple gets into their car preparing to go home; they seem very close as
they are taking care of each other e.g. warming each other’s hands, as the car
depart from the cinema an establishing shot is used so the audience can see the
setting. There is a close up shot of the man when he’s driving but the women is
out of focus which could suggest that he’s an important character in the movie
and the plot of this film focuses on him. The audience can see that they truly
love each other because their expression displays it plus they’re enjoy each
other’s company as they’re singing and laughing together. This scene will make
the audience wish that they had a similar relationship, as they seem so
perfect.
However the scene cuts showing the weather, it’s
snowing a lot which could be foreshadowing future events that suggests that
it’s a hazard, but the scene is cut showing the couple having a romantic time
in the car. The lady had unbuckles her seatbelt to lean and kiss her partner
however this moment doesn’t last long because at that moment we are able to see
the danger coming towards them. A truck rams their car from behind and whilst
this is happening there is a voice over of the man talking about moments of
impact from this we understand that this event caused a huge change in his
life. The window is shattered and the car is pushed across the road, this is
shown in different camera types; the camera shows a close up of the
protagonists in slow motion crashing into a post, there is tense music in the
background to show that it’s a serious situation. As the man has his
seatbelt on he’s isn’t injured but on the other hand the lady goes through the
front screen of the car and landing on the bonnet of the car, as the women is
wearing red it could represent death and blood. The non-diegetic sound begins
to get louder while it zooms out into a high angle making the character seem
fragile and vulnerable. This scene makes the audience curious on whether the
woman will survive, as she is severely injured.
The genre of the film is quickly identified
especially because of the color scheme in the beginning; it refers to a
feminine and romantic side of the viewers. The cold setting with the snow
falling creates a warm and cozy feeling that is a common convention of a
romance film. In the opening have an idea of what's going to happen; its a
typical love story on how the couple will face trouble in this case his fiancée
loses her memories but it's going to be a happy ending.
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