opening scene analysis

kissing booth opening scene analysis

the movie kissing booths opening scene starts off with a flashback and then continues by showing the evolution of Elle and Lee's childhood connection. there is a lot of bright lighting and dark lighting used throughout the opening scene to signify the emotion of happiness. there is also a lot of close-up shots of Elle and lee this indicates that Elle and Lee are going to play a huge role in the movie. there is narration over the whole opening scene explaining everything that is happening. the music plays while lee and Flynn are in the arcade having fun but when it transitions to when Elle is in the hospital with her mother and father that music suddenly changes indicating that this is an important moment and that this will play a bigger role in the film. there is a lot of energy shift in the scene by the music suddenly changing when moving on to the next shot. the filmmakers of this film used techniques like lighting, music, and time to make this opening scene.