Mike Bassett England Manager opening: The film begins with non-diegetic text of which is the film production company. This is shown in red text on a black background making this stand out. there is no sound during this part and I believe the reason for this is to try and give a serious impression. Following this there is more non-diegetic text of a qoute from an ex England manager which immediately signals to the audience that this film has a sporting connection. this is written in a different place on the screen and in a different colour to the previous non-diegetic text of which makes this stand out in comparison. They possible have done this as they want the audience to recognise this more than the previous non-diegetic text. Following this there is non-diegetic sound which gets louder as various clips appear. We find out that this is for an opening of a new channel and filmed in such as way that its as the audience is watching it like they would to any other news channel making the non-diegetic sound diegetic sound. Once this has stopped a news reporter speaks as though it is a real news reporter providing realism. The first and therefore top story of this news report is that Norwich football club with manager Mike Bassett has won the Mr clutch cup. This tells us that this character is significant in the film. By using a well known comedic actor is Ricky Tomlinson alerts the audience that this is a comedy film. The entire opening sequence is done in this news way with showing clips and having the news reporter providing an almost voice over effect but on occasion you can see him. while this is happening clear comedic aspects are shown such as the bus taking a wrong turning. The only character other than the news reporter to speak is Ricky Tomlinson's character Mike Bassett possibly as he is the main character and the audience has gone to see the film because of him. This opening sequence lasts for 1:51 with the ending being the film title which is simple in design but effective.
You need to explain why you are researching mockumentary film openings, Tom! Unless you have telepathic blog readers? ;-)
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