There are 27 titles displayed in the opening sequence to the film.
-What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?
Images are all crime related, they are prioritized to be crime documents, and things that look suspicious. There are flashing images back and forth to show the images are being done in quick succession.
-What connotations do the images carry?
The images have a negative connotation like the person is rushing through the documents. They make you feel some suspense and haste in the actions of the title sequence.
-How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?
The thriller genre is reinforced by leaving a suspenseful impact, as it shows quick writing, crossing out of documents, and flashing names giving a 70's vibe. It is made to look old, with brown and black images giving it a grim feel. The actions in the title look like they are doing something which has a consequence.
-How does film establish an enigma from the outset?
By only giving us flashing images of writing, tearing out papers, and crossing out names and faces we can understand that something mysterious is going on. It shows the seriousness of the situation and importance, with the quick scenes and the shaky camera work. It makes the viewer interested in what the movie will be like.
-What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?
Strategies that work on the viewer, are things like a mystery. You can see that there is something the person is trying to hide, and the rushed scenes tell is this is important. This appeals to people who are interested in something that will keep them on the edge of their seats, like a thriller.
-How has technology been used effectively?
Technology has been used to give extreme close-ups of documents and handwriting. Almost all angles are close-ups, there are no wide shots or slow pans. All the pans and transitions are extremely quick, they don't want you to be able to think about what you are seeing. The editing techniques also fit in very well with the theme. They give shaky transitions, and flashing names to give off an "abandoned" or "secretive" vibe. They make it seem like you are right with the main character in the action and make you feel some of the rush. The editing and transitions show a little bit of a story also, by showing the process of the person creating the documents in the title sequence, it lets the viewer stay engaged.
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