Anaylsis of Thriller opening, Leon.

• Sound effects and instrumental music creates realism

• Low key lighting was a key aspect of the opening especially on the face which encourages mystery and from that you instantly know that it's going to be a thriller.

• The name of the film is show in capital letters which makes the stand out

• You can tell that it's in a New York City- you can establish this by the use of the setting i.e tall buildings and the fact there is yellow taxi's on the road which is an icon of New York City. I also noted that it's in the backstreet as it's run down and not busy which contrasts with the city.

• There were many close up's of faces- the closer you get to someones face the more tense it becomes. Low key lighting is also on the close up as shadows are created.

• They have cleverly used the significance of the glasses which give a reflection of what's going on in the scene.

• Fast pace as it enters the door

• The 180 degree rule is followed at all time as well as shot reverse shot

• There is also fade in and out which suggests time passing by- mysterious

• You could gather that at times the camera was hand held which could imply that it's form your perspective and that you're actual there which shows realism. (documentary realism)

• And finally I also spotted that instrumental music enters when he is drinking his glass of milk which implies that something is about to happen.