Plot: Liz Gilbert (Roberts) had everything a modern woman is supposed to dream of having - a husband, a house, a successful career - yet like so many others, she found herself lost, confused, and searching for what she really wanted in life. Newly divorced and at a crossroads, Gilbert steps out of her comfort zone, risking everything to change her life, embarking on a journey around the world that becomes a quest for self-discovery. In her travels, she discovers the true pleasure of nourishment by eating in Italy; the power of prayer in India, and, finally and unexpectedly, the inner peace and balance of true love in Bali.
Title sequence: http://www.netflix.com/WiPlayer?movieid=70130445&trkid=50361908&tctx=0,0,eat
This title sequence starts off with the company credits, then into black and white typography which could connote good vs. evil. The sequence then cross cuts from the Arial view of an exotic forest to the text to give you hints about the narrative and setting. The sequence then changes to as the scene cuts to the woman on her bike to the environment she is in. the woman the stops at a local Indian temple in which the sequence ends. The lighting is bright and natural throughout which shows the natural environment and how calming it is there, making the audience feel calm and at ease. The soundtrack is uplifting orchestral sounds of Jamaican drums which sets the tone of the movie of a calm/ happy atmosphere. However there is a voiceover of the main character talking about her friend and how she had to analysis some Cambodian refugees and the ordeals they went through. This contrast the tone as it is talking about a horrible thing even though it is in a light hearted way.
What I like about this title sequence is the cross cuts between texts and setting as it gives hints to the audience where the film is set in a subtle way. Also I like the sequence as conveys the genre of a feel good drama/ romance film with an uplifting soundtrack and soft lighting. I choose to analyse this film as it is the same genre as my title sequence.
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