Theory

     One theory I would use is Todorov's Narrative Theory of Equilibrium. I would use this theory because change occurs in our idea for the film opening. Also, all stories need to have change to engage the audience throughout the story. I would show the character and how their home looks like to give the audience an idea of the type of person they are. Like if they are neat and organized or messy and what they are interested in to hook the audience into relating to the character more easily.

    The disequilibrium would occur when they are transported to the video game world, it would disrupt the characters life and show what goes on in the world. The end of the film opening would be part of the New Equilibrium, it would show a way to get back to the character's real world but not them returning. It would engage the audience, and they would want to watch the rest of them movie to see what happens and if the characters returned.