Analysis of an opening: 'Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging'

Creation of enigma
There is creation of enigma in the first shot because we do not know why she is dressed up as an olive and how other people will react to her and what she is wearing. We also see a friction that is created by the protagonist and antagonist and the audience want to know how and why there is friction between the characters. 

Introduction to characters
The first character that we are introduced to is the main female protagonist, Georgia, she is the first characters voice that we hear and immediately we recognise her as the protagonist. The first shot that we see is a medium shot of her father, with her walking alongside the car. Although we recognise her as the protagonist, we see that she is overshadowed by her dad implying that her parents dominate over her and her social life as we recognise that she is going to a party. The antagonist is later introduced when Georgia enters the party, after gasps from the people at the party we see that she initiates fits of laughter from them but is also the only person to confront Georgia. When confronting her she clearly insults her which presents her as a 'bitchy' character.The protagonists best friends are then later introduced, we see them as being outcasts as they are all located into one small corner of the room, they also are show to let down their best friend. 

Setting up plot
The plot of the film is set up by the binary opposites of Georgia and Lindsay. Georgia is suggested to be the clumsy, embarrassing girl who would do anything to be popular suggested by the diegetic dialogue which shows that she wants to make an entrance to the party and has tried very hard to perfect her costume. Lindsay on the other hand, looks like she has not put much effort into what she is wearing and still looks better. The shots that we see of her are when she is surrounded by her friends suggesting that she is popular and Georgia clearly is not. The shots that we see of Georgia in the introduction are mostly of her being isolated from others or in confrontations with them. 

Pace and rhythm
At first, the pace of the introduction is quite slow, there is not use of much editing until Georgia gets to the party. This suggests that everything is calm and there is focus on the character but we as the audience expect something to happen.After the party from the non-diegetic music we can hear that the pace of the introduction is quite fast paced, there is a variety of shots used and we get a sense of urgency, that the protagonist wants to get away. The pace is increased because we see shots of her running.

Mood and tone
From the non-diegetic music we can assume that the mood of the introduction is quite happy and upbeat however this contrasts with what we learn from the dialogue and how we believe that the protagonist is feeling. This suggests that there will be themes of confusion in the film.