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We spent an entire period of class discussing what we wanted to make our action/adventure film opening about. We figured that we could make a bank robbery look really cool. The events of our film flows very well and don't suddenly cut off. I recommended that we have a getaway driver. I'm excited to finally start filming.

Rise I really enjoyed this film opening. The beat of the music went along with the different cuts and actions of the person in the film. I also liked how the title of the film was displayed largely across the screen. The fact that the music got louder when the camera was pointed towards the soccer player who was wearing headphones is also a cool concept. Offline I did not enjoy this film opening. I thought it was quite cheesy. The way the shots were cut did not seem very clean, and the music didn't go along with what was happening. The classical music in a horror movie typically happens when something creepy is going on. For example, when the camera focuses on a doll, or a haunted object. I do like how the title of the film was typed out though. That looked pretty cool. Dear Lover This opening was also pretty cheesy and wasn't filmed well. The girl who was speaking did not seem very invested in the story of the film. However, I like how the screen initially went black wh...

      My group members and I have chosen the genre of action and adventure for our film opening project. We chose this genre because we thought we could have a lot of fun with it and it would also be a lot easier to create a quality action film opening than, for example, a horror film opening. I also really enjoy the thrill of action movies. They are typically fast-paced and always keep me on my toes.        One of my favorite Netflix movies, What Happened to Monday, is an action and adventure movie that I'm sure will give me some inspiration when the time comes to create my own film opening. The opening of What Happened to Monday incorporates many aspects of what typically draw me into the storyline of a movie. The movie opens with several scenes of crowded areas like the beach and city streets. These areas are so crowded that the people there can hardly even move. The movie cuts between these visuals while a voice plays in the background, describing...

My film opening will be of the action and adventure genre and my group members are Saoirse, Kelsey, and Carson.