Rocknrolla is candy entertainment, fun and fizzy while it unfolds, disposable the moment its over. It allowed you to concentrate on the plot developments, acting, and characters, all of which were good. When a russian mobster orchestrates a crooked land deal, millions of dollars are up for grabs. Rocknrolla was a solidly good movie and quietly could be guy ritchies best movie. When prologue was approached to create the main title sequence and studio logos for rocknrolla, we were given a cut of the film and an image by the street artist banksy for inspiration. Designing posters is probably one of the tasks where designers get the most space to be creative. Rocknrolla is an ensemble piece, centering on many, many characters while remaining surprisingly capable of not focusing on any one member of the neverending cast. Many of them simply list the credit, but the great ones not only. Apr 30, 2010 tgif and happy lastdayofthemonth, everyone. The look combines some fantastic comic bookstyle character illustrations from chris sanchez with painterly backdrops and grungy details subtly reminiscent of younts work on kiss kiss, bang bang.
When prologue was approached to create the main title sequence and studio logos for rocknrolla, we were given a cut of the film and. The posters in this post are great examples of well designed posters. His humorous gangster movies always feature a great cast and witty dialog, and rocknrolla is no different. Danimation, title sequence, movie titles, motion design, motion graphics. Rocknrolla is your average british gangster film with not to many thrills. Gerard butler 300 plays a goodhearted crook for hire by the name of onetwo, a member in a group of 5 bloodtobones friends, each of which doubles as a partner in crime.
For me, watching a movie title sequence is almost as fun as seeing a. Rocknrolla is a 2008 action crime film written and directed by guy ritchie, and starring gerard butler, tom wilkinson, thandie newton, mark strong, idris elba, tom hardy, gemma arterton and toby kebbell. Im a man black strobe in london, a realestate scam puts millions of pounds up for grabs, naturally attraction the attention of some of the citys scrappiest tough guys butler, elba its more. Rocknrolla features what must be the most perfunctory heterosexual sex scene in movie history, while lavishing attention on muscular chests, tough mugs, and manly banter. The view is just his books and ephemera, which is an interesting. I have seen the film rocknrolla so many time that when a song comes. His movies arent for everyone though, i remember dragging some of my friends to see this. Archy offers yuris lucky painting to johnny as a peace offering and welcome home present, which johnny accepts. Through the songs the history of the country\marohkin v.
Love the use of vintagey colors and the creative mix of comicbook. Rocknrolla marks a return to form for writerdirector guy ritchie, who burst onto the scene with the stylish, tarantinoinfluenced crime films lock, stock and two smoking barrels and snatch. It typically includes or begins the text of the opening credits, and helps establish the setting and tone of the program. Just rewatched guy ritchies rocknrolla and at the very end theres a little johnny, archie and the wild bunch will be back in the real rocknrolla. For example, if our weekly retail survey estimates that a particular title sold 1% of all units that week, and the industry reports sales of 1,500,000 units in total, we will estimate 15,000 units were sold of that title.
Of course, guy ritchies first post rocknrolla movie was the sherlock holmes adaptation with robert downey jr. It was released on 5 september 2008 in the united kingdom, hitting number one in the uk box office in its first week of release. When prologue was approached to create the main title sequence and studio logos for rocknrolla, we were given a cut of. It serves to let the viewers know what show they are watching. Title sequence movie titles, movie posters, art of the. A title sequence also called an opening sequence or intro is the method by which films or television programmes present their title and key production and cast members, utilizing conceptual visuals and sound. British gangsters may dress better than wall street overlords and be more colorful, but they just dont think big.
While the citys seasoned criminals vie for the cash, an unexpected player a druggedout rock n. Instead of the usual scene spotlight, i thought id highlight a movierelated art form that often goes unnoticed. Most of his films have a cool vibe and i think his best work is when he tackles the london underworld. Rocknrolla, for good and for bad, perfectly showcase ritchies ability to write decent male dialogue, and direct men, in movies for men. When its over, you think how this film could possibly be made better. It may consist of live action, animation, music, still images. You probably have never heard of danny yount, but youve definitely. Nov 16, 2010 this goes over a ting i did previously, copying danny younts illustrated style in the rocknroll title sequence.
Rocknrolla isnt fresh or new by any means, but its still a wild, fun filled ride. Rocknrolla ends with the title card johnny, archy and the wild bunch will be back in the real rocknrolla, and guy ritchie confirmed he was interested in making a trilogy. The inspiration is all around him amazingly, rangos end credit sequence and the opening titles were done in just a few weeks, yet the project allowed for a lot of interesting and innovative ideas. Use scene information to find out what that great song was in rocknrolla the movie. The godfather of harlem main title is an homage to the contemporaneous collages created by africanamerican artist, romare bearden 19111988, during 1960s harlem. Feb 1, 2015 this pin was discovered by masta bingus. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Overall, ritchie gives us a deep, crazy, and fun film. Rocknrolla has neither jason statham he was off making death race, and couldnt make it nor flemyng. When a russian mobster orchestrates a crooked land deal, millions of dollars are up for grabs, and all of londons criminal underworld wants in on the. He currently resides at prologue films and has created titles for kiss kiss bang bang, iron man and rocknrolla. Amazingly, rangos end credit sequence and the opening titles were done in. The sequence almost has a graphic novel feel to it, something we americans love examples. The title sequence of the hbo fantasy television series game of thrones that introduces every episode serves as a guide to the physical landscape of the world of the series.
You might also need to know the scene in rocknrolla where handsome bob confesses, to get some of the story. Rock n rolla main title on vimeo with images motion graphics. Rocknrolla original soundtrack by various artists on amazon. Archy reveals to johnny that obtaining the painting cost a very wealthy russian an arm and a leg. For me, watching a movie title sequence is almost as fun as seeing a movie trailer. The opening title sequence of a film is that films opportunity to make a good first impression on you, the viewer. Check out the sequence for rocknrolla by clicking on the image above. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. A script was written for the second installment a screenplay ritchie later stated was great while the third film apparently would have seen the wild bunch heading to america. Firstly to state that rocknrolla is definitely ritchies worst.
Yet the true threats here are invisible, malignant forces of misery that cast a pall over everything, poisoning nature and rendering humans motionless. This is a sequence at the beginning of the show but generally after the teaser. It changes depending on the locations visited in the particular episode it introduces. Aug 22, 2008 prologue films danny yount is back with the main titles for guy ritchies upcoming film, rocknrolla. The title sequence was created by elastic for hbo, and is accompanied by a theme tune composed by ramin djawadi. The opening title sequence is a roving closeup of an ancient maritime map dotted with mythical, perilous creatures, and the hypothetical existence of a nautical monster pervades the entire film. The fun of rocknrolla isnt so much in attempting to sort out all the complex details as they unfold at a typically rapidfire ritchie pace, but rather sitting back and enjoying the endless series of doublecrosses, close calls, and playful interactions among the colorful cast of characters. We all know that first impressions are important, right. Rocknrolla available as singledisc and 2disc special edition continuing off what i was saying about directors taking a step in the right direction, guy ritchies rocknrolla marks another. Fuld, ceo of lehman brothers, squirm before the house oversight and. When prologue was approached to create the main title sequence and studio logos for rocknrolla, we were given a cut of the film and an.
Rocknrolla style, with handsome bob having confessed his feelings for a certain straight one two, and all of the situations he just cant believe keep happening. Sep 06, 2008 the director has returned to familiar territory with his latest film, rocknrolla, but the cockney caper larkiness of his first and only enjoyable work, lock, stock and two smoking barrels, is. The director has returned to familiar territory with his latest film, rocknrolla, but the cockney caper larkiness of his first and only enjoyable work, lock, stock and two smoking barrels, is. Fortunately, the milk by neil gaiman, the absolutely true diary of a parttime indian by sherman alexie, i heart. Jul 02, 2014 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. In addition, the opening credits sequence is on of the best you will ever see. In london, a realestate scam puts millions of pounds up for grabs, attracting some of the citys scrappiest tough guys and its more established underworld types, all of whom are looking to get rich quick. Please contact us for details on condition of available copies of the book. They wanted something in the vain of the title sequences of rocknrolla. Home \ film \ rocknrolla title sequence by danny yount prologue films.
Danny yount solves the mystery of the title sequence typeed. Rocknrolla opening title sequence illustration art, art, rolla. The look combines some fantastic comic book style character illustrations from chris sanchez with painterly backdrops and grungy details subtly reminiscent of younts work on kiss kiss, bang bang. A wellcrafted title sequence introduces the audience to the tone and theme of the film as well as the cast and crew.
Find out where rocknrolla is streaming, if rocknrolla is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Shot on digital video, rocknrolla has a loose, fun feel to it. And i tell em its not about drums, drugs, and hospital drips, oh no. I am happy to say all the songs from the film are on here. Rocknrolla title sequence by danny yount prologue films. The television equivalent of the illustration on a book cover. The sequences creative director, danny yount, is a selftaught emmywinning designerdirector who produced the main titles for six feet under and the grid while at digital kitchen. And all of londons criminal underworld wants a piece of the action. With gerard butler, tom wilkinson, idris elba, thandie newton. The view is just his books and ephemera, which is an interesting perspective. When rocknrolla opened in 2008, it didnt exactly set the box office on fire, but compared to his previous two efforts before it, revolver and swept away, the film performed respectably. And rocknrolla offers plenty to look at, from the ohsocool banksyrobbing title sequence soundtracked by a superheavy take on muddy waters im a man from blackstrobe to the sharp.
Watch the clip titled opening title for the film rocknrolla 2008. The consumer spending estimate is based on the average sales price for the title in the retailers we survey. See more ideas about title sequence, art of the title and motion design. Rock n rolla main title danny yount produced at prologue director.
Oct 29, 2008 im looking at rocknrolla and im thinking, why make a movie about stealing a parcel of london real estate, when you could make a movie about stealing a trillion bucks of real estate. Prologue films danny yount is back with the main titles for guy ritchies upcoming film, rocknrolla. From guy ritchie, the writerdirector of the acclaimed films lock, stock and two smoking barrels and snatch, comes rocknrolla, a story of sex, thugs and rock n roll. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. It starts off a little shaky, quickly cutting from character to character and is extremely difficult to follow. Danny yount, prologue films, rocknrolla, sequence, title, title sequence film april 3, 2009 8. But recent years have seen ritchie mentioned more for his marriage to madonna than his films, so rocknrolla s mix of crime and comedy is a welcome. The opening credit sequence for guy ritchies rocknrolla is now online. The sequences creative director, danny yount, is a selftaught. There is no reason to have opening titles take up half of your screen real estate, and unless you are intentionally going for a certain look such as block text that covers almost the whole screen, keep your titles nice and small. It drags for most of the yawning 1 hour 50 minutes, but does however contain some minor successes. See more ideas about title sequence, title, sequencing. Our eyes were still locked, and i just fell in love. One of my biggest pet peeves is watching the title sequence of an independent film, only to be completely thrown off by awkwardly sized titles.
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