The credits do not start until three and a half minutes into the film. In this sequence the credits are overlaid/superimposed onto moving image of the main character we are introduced to, Oh-Dae-Su.
Titles
The credits transform in this sequence. The first sign of the credits a digital time shown on the screen which then transforms into writing. The digital numbers change by turning and flickering from number to letter. This simulates what could be a message board like you see at an airport with the flight cancellations. The credits start as numbers, then to writing, then to numbers, and back to writing and so on. Once the writing appears not significant symbols and letters begin to turn exactly like the hands on an analog clock would. This simulates either a watch or a traditional wall mounted clock.
The moving image then changes to animated, and distorted moving image of clocks and time related objects such as stop watches. The clocks become distorted and have been bent as if the laws of physics to not apply to them, which also ties with the theme of time as the hand on the clock (which also shows digital time) begins to go in reverse which also means that time has been altered and distorted and messes with laws of physics. As the main title begins to show we see a clock and there is a graphic match between the clock, the letter "o" with a "y" inside of it. The "y" and the "o" then transform into the title "Old Boy" which is also underlined by changing numbers
Sound
The music doesn't start until another minute after the credits start. The music is exciting to begin with and it, to me, creates the image of a superhero style movie, with music similar to Spider man. The classic heroic music can be recognized by all film fans. As the credits go on the music becomes quicker in pace and becomes more tense. The sound turns distorted just like the images later on.
Titles
The credits transform in this sequence. The first sign of the credits a digital time shown on the screen which then transforms into writing. The digital numbers change by turning and flickering from number to letter. This simulates what could be a message board like you see at an airport with the flight cancellations. The credits start as numbers, then to writing, then to numbers, and back to writing and so on. Once the writing appears not significant symbols and letters begin to turn exactly like the hands on an analog clock would. This simulates either a watch or a traditional wall mounted clock.
The moving image then changes to animated, and distorted moving image of clocks and time related objects such as stop watches. The clocks become distorted and have been bent as if the laws of physics to not apply to them, which also ties with the theme of time as the hand on the clock (which also shows digital time) begins to go in reverse which also means that time has been altered and distorted and messes with laws of physics. As the main title begins to show we see a clock and there is a graphic match between the clock, the letter "o" with a "y" inside of it. The "y" and the "o" then transform into the title "Old Boy" which is also underlined by changing numbers
Sound
The music doesn't start until another minute after the credits start. The music is exciting to begin with and it, to me, creates the image of a superhero style movie, with music similar to Spider man. The classic heroic music can be recognized by all film fans. As the credits go on the music becomes quicker in pace and becomes more tense. The sound turns distorted just like the images later on.
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