Rocky (1976)
Opening scene- The movie starts with a rough looking boxing match in an old looking gym. Rocky Balboa is a small time fighter who is in the ring and taking hit and thawing punches in a low level fight. The lighting is dark and gritty, making the place feel tough and unwelcoming. In the background there is a big painting of Jesus, which seems to hint at themes faith, struggle, and never giving up. Right away we can tell that rocky isn't a big time boxer he is just trying to get by life.
Analysis
Tone- Emotional and historical
Themes Overcoming prejudice are immediately present
The Blind Side (2009)
Opening scene-The movie starts with real footage from and NFL game while Sandra character, talks about the importance of the left tackle position in football. She mentions a famous play where a quarterback got seriously injured ended his career. After that, the scene shifts to Michael Oher a homeless teenager who has a natural talent for football but is struggling to get by.
Analysis
Tone- Inspirational and reflective
Themes transformative power of sports and highligthed
Remember the Titans (2000)
opening scene- the movie begins with a funeral in the present, then it jumps back to 1971 when T.C Williams High School in Virgina is being integrated. Coach Herman Boone, who is black and got hired to lead the football team, and there is tension between the black and white players. Right from the start, the scene shows how the team is divided because of racial issues and sets up the challenges they well have to overcome.
Analysis-
Tone-Emotional and historical
Themes- overcoming prejudice are immediately present
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