Analysis of three title sequences - se7en

Se7en:

The title sequence to se7en signifies crime and danger. The film is about the seven deadly sins so the theme of crime fits in well as the seven deadly sins are seen, in the eyes of religion, to be crimes in themselves. Close up shots are used frequently throughout the extract. One shot in particular emphasises crime and the gritty nature of the film. The shot features a man filing off his fingerprint with a classic razor blade. This carries huge connotations of crime and sin, the grunge effect on the shot also adds to the insecurity of the title sequence.

Furthermore to the sense of insecurity. The font of the text in this title sequence is very sketchy and etched, this add a sense of insecurity and connotes instability to the audience. Example below. As you can see, the etched effect of this adds to the unstable effect of he title sequence, this works as the titles help to set the theme for the rest of the film.

The colour in the extract moves from grunge-ey bleached colours to a red wash across the titles. This connotes danger and death to the audience, possibly foreshadowing what is to come.

I like the title sequence to se7en as it connotes all of the correct things for a thriller of its type, it connotes mainly sin and instability. But it also sets the themes for the rest of the film and even builds suspense.