Analysis Od American Splendor

What information does the title sequence give us about the film to come?
American Splendor - Shari Springer and Robert Pulcini 2004

American Splendor shows its opening sequence in unique way. There is an insight to the characters life as he draws himself as a comic book character. The reflection of him being himself. A comic book opening sequence is very unique but is a good way of introducing the characters as it draws the spectator in. At the beginning where Harvey is trick or treating with his friends, he goes as himself, this puts the point across of him being different to others and unique, which is what I interpret from the opening sequence. The opening is reflexive and draws attention to its own making. This is a very effective way of introducing a film and involving the spectator. Its interesting and draws you into the film. The opening sequence suggest to the spectator of it being a unique and different film. The way you see Harvey as a small child walking down the street and then it flicks to him being older and having exactly the same attitude towards life. This is a good way of representing the main themes of the film. The director has made the sequence to draw attention to the making of it.