Catch me if you can analysis

     Catch me if you can analysis.
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For the title sequence for 'Catch me if you can' the creators, Olivier Kuntzel and Florence Deygas, were influenced by Saul Bass' work. This animated sequence begins with showing the production company, DreamWorks, following with the man stars before the title itself as they hold the most star power. There are arrows pointing to Leonardo DiCaprio's and Tom Hank's characters, as they start to move and interact with the text. The typography moves on the screen and becomes a part of the visuals, with characters leaning against the font and DiCaprio's character walking through it like a metal detector. It establishes the beginning setting of an airport and the audience the theme of travel, the soundtrack builds pace and tension while suiting to the time period which seems to be the 60s.

The title sequence is very unconventional as because as the title sequence progresses, it reveals the whole plot of the story, and the audience is made aware of the events that will unfold. It is made clear that the protagonist, Leonardo DiCaprio is on the run from Tom Hank's character, and keeps changing his identity/disguise while doing so. The key locations for the story are established when the scenes change colours; these are an airport, on holiday/abroad, hospital and finally a chase sequence. The sequence ends before the audience can tell wether or not the protagonist was caught, encouraging them to watch the film to find out what happens.