Opening title sequence analysis- 'Guardians of The Galaxy Vol.2'

This is the opening sequence to the movie 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2', produced by Marvel Studios. The movie is a sequel to 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and tells the story of the main character, Quill and his long lost family. 

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The opening sequence starts with a closeup shot of one of the main characters, Baby Groot, standing in front of two speakers, attempting to set up the music. In the background we see a blurred image of a fight taking place. The use selective focus informs the audience that they should pay attention to Baby Groot. The fact that the exciting fight isn't the main focus immediately adds a comedic element to the film. Near Baby Groot, credits are placed briefly, announcing the production company and the director. The letters are medium sized, neon blue. The choice of color connotes to space and future, which links to the main theme of the film. Faint sounds of the fight can be heard in the background until Groot is finally able to plug in the two wires together.

The song 'Mr Blue Sky' by Electric Light Orchestra' starts playing. The upbeat, happy music creates a pleasant atmosphere as well as contrasts to the action taking place in the background which continues to add humor to the scene. The music increases slightly in volume until a freeze image is used. The music becomes a non diegetic sound during the freeze scene. Like in the movie 'Sexy Beast', the freeze image includes a bright and bold title as well as a funny freeze position from the character Groot. The title takes up most of the space in the shot and is written in a matching font from the previous ones. As the image unfreezes, the camera slowly shifts using a crab movement, to show Baby Groot as he begins to dance and walk forward. 

The Director continues to use a closeup shot with a selective focus on the character. Behind him we are still able to see the fight and buildings exploding. A giant wheel in flames rolls out of the shot. The chaotic scenery... The camera then zooms out to a wide shot to show Groot jumping on the spot, as one of guardians, Quill, is seen being thrown to the floor near him. By the body gesture and posture of the guardian it shows the audience he seems exhausted. The guardian notices Groot and calls out for him. In that split second the monster's tentacles push him out of the shot. As this action is taking place our attention goes back Baby Groot who continues to happily dance, clueless of what is happening. The camera once again closes up on Groot as he walks around the "battle field". The camera follows him around, showing one of the guardians in the background as he is being repeatedly thrown to the ground by the monster. The camera continues to track the character's actions until it stops in a wide shot. A sharp focus is used to shows one of the guardians in the background. The guardian warns Groot to step away and he replies with an innocent wave. The character's clueless actions convey the innocence and continue to make the sequence comedic.