Universal Film Rating

U - Universal - Suitable for anyone over 5
- Positive moral framework
- Offer reassuring counterbalances to any threat
- Suitable for children to view alone
- No bad language
- No Sex/references
- No drugs or discrimination

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWZk7dPJ2W8

A Bugs Life - Universal

• The film has themes that address children easily which are comedy and friendship.
• Any child over 5 could watch this and understand it the content.
• No references to sex, drugs or discrimination are used so it is suitable for children over 5.
• Counterbalances are used when any of the characters are in danger, for example when the main character is crossing the road in the busy city, young children may be worried that he will be hit, this scene ends with comedy and children learn a good moral lesson of crossing the road safely.

Children's Sci-Fi Film (Wall-E)

The writing used is very futuristic and gives the impression that it is set in the future, but the music used is quite an old style giving the impression everything may not be as advanced as first thought. The opening credits are set in space which implies that there maybe aliens involved in the film. The view of earth shows desertion and dilapidation.

Children's opening scene - Sci Fi - E.T

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01ZMLzNbp-I

The scene starts in the setting of a forest at night which isn't a conventional setting for a children's film which makes viewers feel tension. Music adds to tension as it picks up pace throughout the opening scene and makes the scene feel erie. In the mis en scene a random rabbit is used which is an animal relatable to children and may make them feel comfortable. Also in the mis en scene there are various cars pull up quickly which creates suspense because viewers don't know why they are there. The viewers are interested by the main character as we only catch a glimpse of him and we don't see E.T's face which means the children will be interested to find out what happens as an alien is stereotypically something children are interested in. The use of a spaceship introduces the theme of aliens and science which again makes it unclear that this is a children's film. A lot of bright lights are used which keeps children interested eg. torches and bright colours coming from the alien.

Monsters Inc. Children's Fantasy Film Analysis

Monsters Inc starts with entertaining credits with upbeat music which keeps kids interested. The way the animation is used is to introduce the theme of monsters by using lots of colour. There is use of comedy during the opening scene which the children can relate to, as well as the use of a child that is also relatable to viewers. The monsters are humanised with clothes to make the children feel comfortable with them. The scene is set in a children's room and the mis en scene includes all different props eg. toys to make it realistic for the viewers. The characters are introduced firstly by name and the other character is portrayed as a leading figure because of the suit he is wearing which shows he is in charge

The Jungle Book Beginning

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhTwS9ooZYA

The film starts with the image of a book that looks like it could be a child's which is the first implication that it is for a younger audience. As the film goes on to the animation it begins with the village where the main character where the music is quite happy and cheerful giving the impression that it is a safe place. But as the jungle surrounding the village is shown the music because darker like there may be things that threaten the characters. Also the lighting in the jungle is darker.

Jumanji Micro Element - Sound

Dialogue - Accents include posh english and american, which reveal the time period
Foley sound - Used when the boy is punched and also when the bikes break
Ambient sound - Used in the forest and in the suburban city
Pace - Used to create tension during the chase of the boy
Diegetic sound - Soundtrack played during credits
Non - Diegetic sound - Lightning, wind and animals in the forest.

Favourite children's film - convention

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pfj8y9oi4M

The opening sequence of Space Jam

• Introduces the characters when playing basketball - main character as a child.
• Introduces the setting outside the main character's house.
• Has good upbeat music to keep the children amused whilst the credits are appearing.
• There are lots of bright colours used in the credits to entertain children.
• Themes - Family/Friends and Sport.
• Montage during the credits which keeps children entertained.