Thursday, 3 October 2013

The Usual Suspects - Thriller Opening

- Low key, moody lighting throughout the scene gives a dark and slightly melancholy feel to the scene.
- Slow, quiet orchestral soundtrack also contributes to the melancholic feel.
- A lot of ambient sound; running water, lighting matches, rocking boats etc, gives an involved feel.
- Use of shadow; keeps Keyser anonymous and gives him a threatening air of mystery.
- Long shots and slow panning give the scene a slow pace, and suggests that it is the aftermath of something.
- Many establishing shots, which set up the scene throughout the events, even during the gunshots.
- In terms of mise en scene, there are a lot of nautical props, which help to establish the scene. Keyser's clothing accentuates his air of danger and mystery.
- Low speaking voices, sounds intimidating on Keyser, but exhausted on his victim.

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