The opening of Legally Blonde is introduced to us through the use of a montage. A montage is different images assembled to build up an impression. In this case it’s used to compress time, so that we see events that would take place within a day in just a few minutes. An example of this is when we see 'Elle' getting ready; she's done within a few seconds. This is used to retain the audience's attention; we are shown enough to keep us interested. Another thing that grabs our attention is that we don’t see the main character’s face but only what she is doing. This creates enigma, leaving us curious as to who this 'homecoming queen' is. The use of the colour pink connotes the femininity of the main character (Reese Witherspoon) and the other girls at the campus. It also sets the genre of the film which is a romantic comedy. The credits are in a swirly girlish white writing which again reiterates the film as being a romcom. The non - diegetic soundtrack of the pop song 'Perfect day' suggests that 'Elle', perhaps has a 'perfect' life as there is various clues that she does. For example, the homecoming queen banner, the fact that she seems popular, because all the girls at the sorority are signing her birthday card. The track could also imply that everything is 'perfect' at that moment in time but there will be something that will come along to ruin the day.
The opening sequence of 'Legally Blonde' is very stereotypical. In the first few shots we assume that Elle is a 'typical dumb blonde'. She brushes her hair, paints her nails and shaves her legs. This portrays her as really feminine and as a stereotypical blonde. There is continuity editing which is invisible and you do not actually realise that the scenes are changing as it is so smooth.
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