Analysis of Opening Sequence - Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Action, Adventure and Crime
Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson join forces to outwit and bring down their fiercest adversary, Professor Moriarty.

The use of vintage items such as the typewriter suggests the time period is set in the pass. For the production company logos, they have sketched it to fit in with the old, aged idea and makes the audience feel like it is part of the movie. The clothing also suggests it is not set in present time as the characters wore corsets dresses and old-fashioned classic suits. 

The protagonist is introduced through the narration (sound bridged) which shows it is 'his' story. There was a few over head shots and close up shots on grabbing beans/rice to establish the setting. To build the tension, a bomb scene was included and it didn't show what happened afterwards which makes audience want to know. The interesting use of track, mid shot framing of the women (no face, just body) creates a sense of mystery and makes audience question who she is. 

There is no music at the very beginning and then slowly/quietly fades in which gets attention and builds mood. The background music they use is fast and up-beat which suggest this is an action movie. It is also very subtle in the background to allow mood building up but at the same time not over powering the diegetic sound. 

However the plot is unclear which makes the audience wonder and want to watch on.