Analysis of Lemony Snicket

Characters
Viewers are mislead by being introduced to elves who do not play a part in the film. We are mislead to believe they are the main characters when in fact they are not integral to the storyline. The sudden change from the elves to the actual storyline unsettles the viewers, giving them an uneasy atmosphere.
We are then introduced to the three main characters, who are given a personal profile, which informs the viewer more about the characters. This makes the audience feel they can relate to the characters and the situation they are in. The children also gain sympathy from the audience at this point

Narrative/Themes
The main themes addressed in the opening sequence are; Family, Love, Sadness and Loss, Tragedy and Searching for Truth. There is also a dark and forbidding atmosphere throughout the opening sequence. It makes the audience feel uneasy and unsettles them. The sequence leaves us asking questions about what is to come. This makes the viewer want to stay and watch the rest of the film.