Thriller Opening Analysis- Inception
Mise en Scene- Location of a beach creates confusion within the audience straight away as we associate beaches with calmness and positivity which is a complete contrast to the typical dark and run down setting that we expect to see in a Thriller film. We also instantly see guns used during the opening scene on the beach which shows the audience that crime will be ever present throughout the film. One other typical miss en scene feature that is shown to us during the opening is the use of dark lighting, the use of dark lighting during the dialogue scene makes the plot a lot more mysterious to the audience as we feel that they are having a very dark and deceptive conversation. The costumes used are also typical of a thriller film as they are dressed as spys which shows that they are used to combat which is a typical theme in a thriller film.
Sound- One example of effective use of sound is the clock ticking during the scene in which we see the main characters dreaming whilst there asleep on the train, this is effective as it emphasises the importance of the clock as they are running out of time.
Editing- The editing in the opening is fast paced during the escape scene where the building is collapsing to not only build suspense and excitement but also so the audience are able to keep up with the film. Slow motion is also used to capture the explosion of a car, it helps to show the scale of the damage caused, whilst also giving the film more drama and a wow factor which is necessary in small doses within thriller films. Slow motion is also used during the scene in which the main protagonist is waking from his dream after falling in the bath. This use of slow motion helps to show a change of state and the transition going from the dream world back to reality, there is also some parallel editing used between the dream world and reality.
Camerawork- We see an over the shoulder shot used during the meeting around the table which makes the audience feel like they are there. We also see an extreme close up shot of the spinner on the clock emphasises its significance and the high angled shot of the extremely tall buildings during the scene where the protagonist climbs down whilst holding a rope help to portray that he is fearless and isn't afraid of heights.
Sound- One example of effective use of sound is the clock ticking during the scene in which we see the main characters dreaming whilst there asleep on the train, this is effective as it emphasises the importance of the clock as they are running out of time.
Editing- The editing in the opening is fast paced during the escape scene where the building is collapsing to not only build suspense and excitement but also so the audience are able to keep up with the film. Slow motion is also used to capture the explosion of a car, it helps to show the scale of the damage caused, whilst also giving the film more drama and a wow factor which is necessary in small doses within thriller films. Slow motion is also used during the scene in which the main protagonist is waking from his dream after falling in the bath. This use of slow motion helps to show a change of state and the transition going from the dream world back to reality, there is also some parallel editing used between the dream world and reality.
Camerawork- We see an over the shoulder shot used during the meeting around the table which makes the audience feel like they are there. We also see an extreme close up shot of the spinner on the clock emphasises its significance and the high angled shot of the extremely tall buildings during the scene where the protagonist climbs down whilst holding a rope help to portray that he is fearless and isn't afraid of heights.
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