The reason for analysing thriller opening sequences is to have an idea of what sort of opening sequence we should make. Looking at various openings from different sub-genres will guide us in what to do. Below I have first analysed the film ' The Usual Susupects (1995)'. The usual suspects: Mise en scene: The events of the opening sequence occur chronologically and relate clearly to each other as the scene does not defer from this location. . We are introduced to a character with a match sticks on a burning ship with several dead men about. Immediately, the contrast between the extreme close up and match sticks disrupts the narrative flow, making it uncomfortable for the audience. The character lights a cigarette and starts a fire that will kill him and another man on the ship. The fire snakes along a line of oil, passing a dead male before being extinguished by a shadowed figure standing above the character who urinates on the flame. The symbolism from the high position of the character and his actions form a sense of power and also suggest he is the villain of the scene as he is either in shadow. The attire worn by the man Is a stereotypical gangster outfit. The reason being is crime/thrillers in the 70’s such as the film ‘The God father’ a typical gangster film wore long dark cloaks with black hats. The anticipating danger and juxtaposing the water surrounding the boat. The bloody dead bodies around the ship shows connotations of danger, fear and power. The main male character is stood up large and broad, displaying a counter type of males. The way in which the male is holding the gun comfortably demonstrates how well he knows how to use the weapon.
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Ms Gard
12/3/2014 06:42:28 pm
Change the title to "Analysis of Opening Sequences"
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