Deconstruction of existing AS film opening

The Betrayal

• Non diegetic music is used throughout the sequence.  It is appropriate for the action film genre, as it is fast paced and has a melancholy tone.
• The typography is also appropriate for the genre.  They appear to be metallic and are placed on a black background.  This is typical for an action movie, and will be familiar to the audience.

• A range of shots are used, such as close up shots, mid shots and wide shots.  An establishing shot of the setting also helps to set the scene.
• A high angle shot is used to show the protagonist, whilst a low angle shot would have been better as it would have made him appear more powerful.
• A low angle shot is used later on, which makes him look less vulnerable.

• On the roof, an establishing shot is used.  This is effective, as it makes the situation between the two characters very clear (the boy in the suit has a gun pointed at the girl's head.)
• One shot has been edited to appear to be the view through a sniper rifle.  This is a good demonstration of their editing abilities.
• Furthermore, the girl is wearing white clothes and a floral skirt.  This shows her innocence and therefore vulnerability in her situation.

• Another demonstration of their editing abilities is shown when the protagonist shoots two other men, and the visual, gun effect occurs parallel to a diegetic gunshot sound effect.

• Furthermore, one shot appears to be seen through a CCTV camera.  This is very effective as it shows that the character is being watched.
• It could also make the audience jump when he shoots the camera (a diegetic gun shot sound is used.)

• The shots have been edited to fade to black from shot to shot.
• The shots change at a fast pace, to increase the tempo of the sequence and therefore give it an energetic feel.

• One of the guard is seen to have long, painted nails and feminine hands.  It is not typical for an action film to have female characters in positions of power such as guards.
• In the scene in the boy's room, a photo frame tells the audience what the relationship between the girl on the roof and this boy is, as they are seen standing together in paris, which suggests they are in a romantic relationship.
• Furthermore, there is a gun next to his bed.  This tells the audience about his line of work, and may also highlight that he is paranoid or in danger, as he keeps his gun so close to him.

Overall, the sequence was appropriate for the action genre, as it included fast paced music, a spy protagonist, many armed characters and something similar to a chase scene.  Furthermore, it was appropriate for the target audience, which would be 15 year olds to 22 year olds (due to its 15+ rating) as the characters are all young and dressed fashionably.

I would give the sequence 50/60 as, although it was appropriate for genre and target audience, it was unclear what happened at the end of the sequence.