Divergent is a 2014 American science fiction action film directed by Neil Burger, based on the novel of the same name by Veronica Roth. It stars Shailene Woodley and Theo James. The story takes place in a dystopian post-apocalyptic version of Chicago, where people are divided into distinct factions based on human virtues. Beatrice Prior is warned that she is Divergent and thus will never fit into any one of the factions and soon learns that a sinister plot is brewing in her seemingly perfect society.
The title of Summit Entertainment and then (swivel effect) Redwagen Entertainment enter first accompanied by unusual music/sound of wind which makes the mood feel almost strange feel to the audience. The title of the film is made significant by the dramatic variation in the music and the capitals "DIVERGENT", again adding a Sci-Fi feel because of the music this could also be alluding to the genre of the film that is action with elements of mystery. The setting of America is established by the extreme wide shot of the city which is later followed by a confirming title of "Chicago". Enigma is created to the audience as they wonder why this long tracking shot of various wide shots of the city appear and where are the main characters? The city is different in the extreme wide shot showing field/natural areas surrounding it. The time implicitly is established towards the end by the crowd of people because of their attire which seems recent around but it is not explicitly stated. Also the narrative is not really established clearly. However this opening is successful in creating a Sci-Fi and mystery mood because of the lack of conventions included.
