Film Openings

The Usual Suspects
Straight away with the opening shot by using matches you can tell that the film is going to include some kind of action. In this shot you are also introduced to the first character lighting a cigarette where the setting is dark and eery. The sound used in the background is a constant water running and the flames used in the background suggest danger. The shot is then changed to a shot of a man lying on the floor beside him who looks as if he's dead which gives you the first impression of the main character and that he is clearly some kind of killer. A panning shot is then used to show a dark figure standing just above them. The act that a low angle shot has been used shows that this character must have some kind of power.




Blade

The opening to this film is quite unusual as they have to walk through a room full of animal carcases hung from the ceiling before entering a club through a guarded door. The strobe lights and loud music add to the atmosphere as it becomes more intense, especially as they are in a cramped space. All of a sudden blood is pouring from the sprinklers in the ceiling and everything goes a bit mental. This is also when it starts to get a bit confusing as there is a lot going on at the same time and a lot to take in, however despite this it tells the audience that there is clearly going to be a lot of violence through out the film. 

Mottai Boss

I found the opening to this film a little confusing as I didn't really get what was going on. It starts off with a man stepping out of a helicopter to a crowd of people, suggesting he is clearly important and possibly the main character. This links to the music playing in the background which repeats the words "the boss". The fact the army is also seen to be there could show that he his clearly a powerful figure and could suggest there is some kind of violence in the film.