The Incredibles - Opening Sequence Analysis - Chris Bax

The Incredibles Opening Sequence,

This is an action, animation adventure feature film about a family of superhero's.

Initially there is Fade between shots and in the opening credits.

Then a quick cut to film title with music giving a sense of action and movement.

From superhero's sat down talking, there is then a sudden contrast to a fast moving police chase with up beat music signifying the urgency that is there.

There are a large number of sounds that are used to show the happenings that are taking place and there are also a lot of shots that are used in a very short amount of time, again showing the element of urgency that there is.

There are a number of reaction shots used to show different reactions to different characters.

This opening gives an overview of the characters and shows the credits that are needed to be shown and then becomes a very gripping opening sequence that is very exiting.

Here is the clip of the opening sequence in its entirety,