Too Late The Hero- Opening Senquence

In the opening senqueunce of too late the hero it goes straight into credits. And has the credits come up with the Britsh, American and Korean flag in the background and then for the rest of the credits all three are at the side of the shot becoming more worn and ragged the further into the credits and there is a forest in the background. It then cuts to and office scene were they an officer is trying to find a american soldier. The audience are introduce to an american soldier called Lawson who is the only main chracter introduced in the opening senquence. The audience is positioned to like him as he is on the allies side which is in most cases would be the audiences side. During the begin in the background of the credits is a forest all throughout them which is showing were the action is going to take place. As it then cuts to the first scene which is situated in a forest area. In the opening senquence there is a pan across the forest during the credits and then a wide range of shots used like master shot, medium close ups etc with a fast tempo of cuts between them in the office scene creating a hetic atmosphere. The credits fade in and out throughout. The music during the credits is very up beat and heroic similar to most war films. It involves alot of violins, drums and many perucussion intruments. As the flags get more worn and ragged the music gets a lower which symbolises the reality of war. The credits are bold white and a old fashion type of writing. The flags show not only the countries involved but them getting worn and ragged during the credits shows the effect war has on countries and everyone involved. The opening sequence will make the audience what answers to questions like who is Lawson what do the army need him for and what will happen next. This is important as it makes the audience want to keep watching.