Part A;
In the opening scene of Labyrinth an owl flies around the names in the credits, accompanied by David Bowie singing 'Underground', which he wrote specifically for the film soundtrack. The owl then flies into the first scene, landing in the far right side. Sarah, the main character, begins to recite a speech from the book The Labyrinth. This passage is heard many times throughout the film, and the line she forgets initially becomes symbolic.
The film opening aludes to the fantasy genre of the whole film, with the owl, mysterious music, the reflections and the costume worn by Sarah when we first see her.
This film is one of my all time favourites and has been ever since I first saw it when I was young. I picked it because I think it's cleverly made, despite the time and technology. I love Jim Henson's work and his sense of humour, it was an easy choice for me. (Also, it stars David Bowie! :D)
Well done: you have explained the opening scene, how it fits in the film and also why it appeals to you. But you have a lot more work to do! Quickly complete B, explaining how a few film techniques are used to create a mood. Then move onto C, where you will look at four techniques in more detail. Focus on the describe part of the question for each one first, then come back and answer the aspects needed for explain/ analyse. Keep going: pick up the pace so you don't fall behind!
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