LH "Clueless"

Even though we are verging on choosing either horror or thriller, I thought it best have to have a look at teen-drama just to make sure. This film uses montage in the opening sequence. It starts with a bubbly slide show of the title of the film which then cuts straight to the main characters. They use a birds-eye view shot to show the characters as they are driving. It then cuts to a medium shot of a girl walking along with various shopping bags. This introduces to who the main character is and what they are like.

There is a music-video feel to this opening sequence. This is not only due to the loud pop-music but the montage of the group of friends hanging out at cafés and by the pool. This is uplifting and shows the light hearted aspect of the film. It then cuts to a medium shot of a girl brushing her hair in the mirror. Voice-over is then used as the girl introduces her way of life to the audience. This is followed by an introduction of her father.

What I think is effective in this clip is how they set a tone and keep to it. The whole sequence is uplifting and enjoyable as we get an insight into this girl's life. I do believe though that this type of film will be hard to achieve in my surrounding because of the American influence being so strong.