American beauty title sequence

The title sequence begins with an establishing shot of a suburban area, to possibly where the film will be set. The name of the film then come comes up on a plain black screen with deep red writing; the red writing could have the connotations of blood, passion and anger which could suggest a large amount about the film. Throughout the title sequence there is always a non-diagetic commentary of the same character which could suggest that he is the main protagonist of the film. The film begins in autumn which could possibly symbolise the autumn of the protagonists life? This leads on to winter which could be the winter of his life- suggesting death?
The background music with the non-diagetic commentary could be contrapuntal sound- the whimsical music contrasts with the protagonist speaking about death.
The slow paced editing of the title sequence gives the idea that the main protagonist is bored of his life and feels emotionally and physically drained. The idea of boredom within the protagonists life is also backed-up by the decreased colour and dullness of his bedroom, also the fact that his slippers are at the side of the bed ready for him suggests the same routine and precision.

We felt the use of contrapuntal sound within this title sequence worked and so decided that perhaps we could use the same idea within our own title sequence. This can be seen with dull slow imagery whilst the young girl is being chased, but the happy music box sound suggests the complete opposite.