title sequence: Catch Me If You Can

Catch me if you can title sequence analysis:

The title sequence to catch me if you can has an overall mysterious style to it. it gives the views a small understanding to what the film entail and the narrative, it also establishes different settings the film uses. This builds the viewers suspense and keeps them guessing and wanting more before the film has even started, I feel this is due to the animation of two en chasing each other as one of the men changes uniform to match the setting the animation is in. this partially connotes he has something to hide from the other figure. For example he the character dresses as an pilot at an airport, a doctor at a hospital setting, and an office worker this is to hide away from the character dressed in a suit and tie and a hat. This implies a criminal vs. the police.

The ‘main character’ moves very smoothly throughout the whole thing, which makes him look slightly ‘shifty’ in the sense he seems to keep calm, even when it seems like he is in danger. When he is put into a new situation, he seems to stand around for a short amount of time and looks like he is watching the people around him, and then changes his outfit and therefore blends in with the surroundings. This puts across the idea of disguises, which could then lead to the idea of him trying to fool people, which could suggest the film is based around a con artist of some sort.

There are lots of indications of transport, which suggests he moves around a lot, perhaps linking in with the title and trying to keep away from someone who is chasing him. When it seems like he is going to be caught, a new character comes on screen and the music becomes quite dramatic. This causes suspense and tension among the viewers, and makes them expect something. However, when he isn’t caught it calms down, again suggesting ideas to do with the title “Catch Me If You Can” suggesting he is going to make it difficult. This difficulty is definitely portrayed in the title sequence. It hold quite a lot of tension as well, which perhaps sets up the audience to expect a lot of tension and drama in the film.