Legally Blonde Opening Sequence Analysis

Introduction:
In this opening sequence analysis, i am going to explain how useful mise-en-scene, editing, camera work and sound is in the Legally Blonde opening.

Mise-En-Scene:
The use of pink credits and titles suggest it is a romantic genre and stereotypically targeted at girls because of the colour of the font and the way it is presented which is in a bubble-like font.
Likewise, the use of props in the opening also suggest a typical girl as it shows perfume and a hair brush which is normally used to represent a girl character. Also as she is brushing her hair, it suggest a Barbie-like character and that she cares about her appearance. 
The location of the film is set at a soroity house which normally includes partying etc, which is what stereotypically teenage girls get up to. Also with the use of costume such as high heels etc, is also what girls wear and suggests the film is targeted to the teenage girls audience.
Lastly, the use of high key lighting in the opening suggests fun which is also backed up by the partying and games going on etc, which is what a typical teenage girl would get up to in their spare time.

Editing:
The use of slow motion when the girl picks up the letter could be used to let the viewer take in the scenery around her which is typically for a girl as there is pink walls, make-up etc. Alternatively, the use of slow motion creates a dream-like scene of happiness and suggest its not reality.
Cross-cutting is also used between Elle and the letter to show the connection between the two and also suggests Elle's importance and popularity as every girl is taking the time to sign the letter.
The use of an action match when the letter goes under the door, keeps the continuity of the scene which makes the audience more likely to want to watch on and find out what the letter says.

Camera Work:
Camera work is used in legally blonde to give the audience more information about the rest of the film For example, close ups are used of the letter to show its importance and wants the audience to follow the letter, which puts questions, such as what does the letter say, in the audience's mind. Also another close up is used of Elle's hair which suggest to the audience a Barbie-like appearance which is what a stereotypical girl would grow up wanting to be. Lastly, a birds eye view shot is used when someone is walking up the stairs, which shows us where it is set and suggest the wealth of the girls as it looks like a quite expensive place to live.


Sound:
The music used during the opening of the sequence is quite girly and catchy which makes the audience more engaged with the song and the representation of females.
Likewise, the tone of voice at the end of the sequence is high pitched and girly which also represents teenage girls as stereotypically they like singing.
Also the use of a catchy song creates the impression that everything is perfect and the used of dialogue in the song, such as shopping, represents a typical girl and the wealth they have.