Analysis of opening sequence - Matilda

Matilda
We looked at the opening title sequence to the children's film Matilda. Matilda is an adapation of one of the best well known childrens books of all time written by Roald Dahl. It's a family film with a bit of an adventure theme. It's aimed at a young audience but it's also suitable for an older audience to watch.
The credits at the beginning introduce the companies making the film and then introduces the name of the film. The background colour of the credits are bright colours which appeals to children, there is also not many credits to keep children entertained and help them to not get bored.
At the beginning you see a baby the music is very soft and slow using a piano and string instruments, this represents the innocence of small children and babies. As soon as you see the father the music quickly changes to a more deep, fast beat using an electric keyboard and drums. this again represents the different type of character and gives the audience a good idea of what type of person the father is. this music then continues throughout as they are driving home which is more past pace keeping in tone with the music.
Throughout the opening sequence there is a voice over which introduces the characters very clearly and lets you get to know them. The voice over also introduces the narrative and gives you an idea of how the rest of story may turn out.
The location is clear from the beginning that its in America but we arent sure where abouts. The opening sequence starts off with them in the hospital after Matilda has just been born. Then from there they get into the car to go home. You get to see the street they live down as they pull up to their drive, before you see their house.