Comments on: The Kingdom Main Titles

By: Hudson

Hudson — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:48:06 +0000

This is fine work by the PIC agency. But as I watched this title sequence, I kept thinking that the motion graphics reminded me strongly of someone else’s work.

After much googling and searching of my bookmarks, I finally remembered the source I felt they were cribbing from: Knife Party’s (much more radical) “New American Century” video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vEOml_P4xY

I recognize that (a) there are significant differences, most particularly the absence of video in Knife Party’s motion graphics, and (b) that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

Some may object to the politics of the above-linked clip, but it’s worth checking out for their powerful aesthetic, at minimum.

Knife Party website:

http://www.knife-party.net

By: mrpeter

mrpeter — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:49:26 +0000

that was very – very good.

fanatstic sound – great imagery – great flow.

it works well as a stand alone – very few main titles can say that.

By: prologuemedia

prologuemedia — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:21:02 +0000

These were some nicely done titles. Really setup the movie well.

I also loved the bourne end titles. I watched the film 3 times this summer and while I really enjoy the film I would hang out for the end titles every time until the whole thing was over.

By: Lilian

Lilian — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 08:39:11 +0000

Its been a long long time since title sequences receive such love and attention. Better still, not as a standalone pretty piece of flesh, but integral and crucial to the actual film. Fantastic…PIC has done a great job. By the way has anyone checked out their END title sequences for Bourne Ultimatum? (Correct me if i’m wrong but I’m quite sure they’re responsible for that too).

By: pauloblob

pauloblob — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 19:20:54 +0000

So guys i watched the movie yesterday… The title sequence was pretty cool. I want to share that people sited next to me in the theater were all saying how cool the opening sequence was. its good to hear non mographers commenting about the tittle sequence. We are used to see a lot of cool tittle sequences in sci-fi movies but this kind of work shows how mograph could be used as great tool for other movies.
Great work! and the movie is also good.

By: BrentRyanGreen

BrentRyanGreen — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 13:13:00 +0000

Saw the movie last night! Love the opening! Great work

By: yttrium

yttrium — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 23:03:03 +0000

if only all worldly topics could be given so much attention through exciting illustrations.

By: jeffrey

jeffrey — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 22:47:18 +0000

Hey Justin will you be discussing the importance of the western european accent in said visual essays at offf? regardless, i look forward to it.

By: Morey

Morey — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 22:44:02 +0000

Nothing utterly groundbreaking, but as a fine tool to keep me captivated during what is otherwise a very simplistic and kinda boring narrative, I think it’s pretty successful.

By: gugy

gugy — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 18:34:13 +0000

very nice. Cool opening.