Preliminary Research

Before selecting genre, I decided to research on different genres.

Film	Genre/Genre Conventions	How did this scene introduce characters, settings and create intrigue?	What did you like/dislike about the intro?
Extraction 2, 2023	Action, big fight scenes, tough hero, rescue mission, dangerous places, fast-paced	The opening of Extraction 2 jumps right into action, showing Tyler Rake recovering after a big fight in the last movie. He’s hurt but determined, which makes us wonder how he survived and why he’s still going. The setting starts in a cold, lonely place, making things feel serious, and then quickly shifts to a new dangerous location. These quick changes and tense moments pull us in, making us want to see what’s next and what tough challenges Tyler will face.	there’s a lot of action, like explosions and fight scenes, which is exciting, but it didnt give me much time to learn about the characters. Since it starts so fast, I didnt  really get to know why the characters are doing what they’re doing. The action scenes also feel kind of the same as other movies, so it’s not very surprising. It’s fun to watch, but it doesn’t feel like it’s giving me anything new or different.
Pamali: The Corpse Village, 2023	Horror Blood, Jumpscare, Dark, Death isolated suspense supernatural	The start of the movie is spooky and mysterious right from the first few minutes. We see the main character arrive in a small, foggy village surrounded by dark woods. The place feels creepy, like something bad is going on.The villagers act strange they’re quiet and give suspicious looks, making the main character feel alone. There are weird objects and symbols around the village, like offerings, which make it seem like there might be ghosts or other spooky stuff involved. All these things make us want to know what’s going on in this creepy village and what secrets the main character will uncover.	the pacing is slow, and instead of building suspense right away, it takes a while to get to anything really scary or interesting. The movie also uses a lot of typical horror movie tricks, like dark lighting and spooky music, but they don’t feel very fresh or surprising. Since the story is hard to follow at first, it’s not easy to get hooked on what’s happening or care about the characters. It feels like it's trying too hard to be scary without giving enough information to make it really engaging.
Uglies, 2024	Sci Fi Unrealistic, Technology, Aliens, Science	The beginning of movie introduces us to a strange, futuristic world where being “pretty” is super important. We meet Tally Youngblood, a teenage girl who can’t wait to turn 16 because she’ll get a special surgery to make her pretty, just like everyone else. She’s excited but also seems a little unsure, making us wonder what she’s really thinking about it.The setting is a fancy, high-tech city split into “pretty” and “ugly” areas. Right away, we can tell there’s something not fair about this world. It makes us curious about why looks matter so much here and what Tally’s life is like in a place that’s so focused on appearances.This opening scene makes us wonder if Tally will go through with the surgery, and what she’ll find out about her world along the way.	the pacing feels a little rushed, and it doesn't give enough time to explain the world or the characters clearly. The technology and the idea of "uglies" vs. "pretties" is interesting, but it's hard to understand right away because everything happens so fast. Also, the characters aren’t really given a chance to show much personality at the start, so it’s hard to care about them or what’s happening. The opening feels a bit too focused on setting up the plot without making the audience feel connected to the story.
(500) days of Summer, 2009	Romance  Love, Breakups, Red, Relationship	in the first 5 minutes of the movie, it quickly introduces the main characters, Tom and Summer. A narrator tells us that Tom is a romantic who believes in true love, while Summer is more skeptical about relationships. The setting is in Los Angeles, with a modern, city feel. Right away, the movie creates an intriging feel by telling us that it’s “not a love story,” which makes us curious about what will happen between Tom and Summer. The story is told out of order, keeping the audience guessing.	The storytelling jumps around in time, which can make it hard to follow at first because it doesn’t tell the story in a clear order. Also, the narrator gives away some spoilers, like saying “This is not a love story,” which takes away some of the mystery and surprise. The characters, especially Summer, aren’t fully explained yet, so it might be tough to understand why they act the way they do, leaving me feeling a little disconnected from them at the start.
Johnny English, 2003	Comedy  Jokes, Funny, Family, Joyful spy action comedic relief spy gadgets	the movie shows Johnny English, played by Rowan Atkinson, as a funny and very clumsy secret agent. Right away, we see him try to do a mission, but he messes up everything, which makes him look silly. The setting looks like a serious spy movie with cool cars and action, but Johnny’s mistakes turn it into a joke. The movie makes us wonder how Johnny will do as a spy since he’s so bad at it, and we’re curious to see what funny things will happen next.	the movie starts with a lot of action and jokes, but it feels a bit too over the top. Instead of taking time to introduce Johnny’s character, it jumps straight into him being clumsy and messing things up, which makes it hard to understand who he is or why we should care about him. The action is also pretty unrealistic, and while that’s part of the joke, it might feel a bit too exaggerated for some people. It would have been better if the opening spent a little more time showing Johnny’s personality so we could connect with him before all the crazy stuff happens.