Title Research: Home Alone

   1.What titles are displayed during the opening sequenced?

2.What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?

3.What connotations do these images carry?

4.How does the film establish a feeling of genre from the outset?

5.What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?

6.How has technology been used effectively?

    Titles displayed in the opening sequence of Home Alone appear on a black screen as the film's theme song plays. The opening titles are in order from "Twentieth Century Fox presents", "A John Hughes Production", "Macauly Culkin", and lastly the title of the film "Home Alone." These opening titles are presented most simply and straightforward as possible providing the necessary information about the films production company, producer, and star. Images prioritized in the opening sequence is the exterior of the McCallister family's large suburban home, which is covered in snow and adorned with Christmas decorations. This image sets the stage for the film's holiday setting and establishes the McCallister family's affluent lifestyle. The showcase of the home where the various family members are packing to go on their upcoming trip to Paris. This sequence introduces the main characters and sets up the film's central conflict when the young Kevin McCallister is left behind with the family departs. Transitioning to the McCallister's rushing to catch their flights. This scene emphasizes the chaos and confusion of the family's departure reinforcing the idea that Kevin has been left behind due to the hectic situation. A shot of Kevin waking up in an empty house, realizing that he has been left alone. This image establishes Kevin as the films protagonist and sets up the central premise of the story. The use of these images helps to establish the film's tone, create anticipation for the story to come, and capture the attention of the audience from the outset. Connotations these images carry are Affluence, and Chaos. The exterior of the McCallister family's large suburban home covered in snow adorned with Christmas decorations suggest a wealthy and privileged lifestyle. As Kevin's family is able to afford a trip to Paris during the holiday season. Kevin's family is rushing at the airport and accidentally leaves Kevin home. The film establishes a feeling of genre from the outset with several humorous moments during the chaotic scene at the airport as the McCallister family rushes to catch their flight. These comedic moments help to set up the film's overall tone as a family-friendly comedy. Home Alone uses a relatable protagonist, Kevin for the target age of young viewers and the humorous parts for all age ranges. Kevin uses technology such as makeshift security alarms he uses throughout the house such as ornaments displaying his creativity and humor.