Characters – The 8 men shown are in a suit which connotes importance and introduces them as being in a gang as they all walk together in a threatening way. As they are the first ones introduced it becomes obvious that they are the main characters shown. There is one character in a blue tracksuit which perhaps shows that he is different from the rest and is trying to be like them. They are wearing gold chains and sunglasses which is something that is associated with gangsters.
Atmosphere – The atmosphere of this scene comes across as quite threatening and intimidating as there is a group of tough looking men but also quite a cool edge to it shown in the way they are dressed and how they present themselves by walking in a certain arrogant way.
Narrative – From this opening it is clear these characters are in a gang that looks as though they are going somewhere. Their body language suggests that they are an intimidating group that could be out to cause trouble
Setting – The setting of this scene is based in an urban surrounding in the streets which also reflects on the gang genre as it is an environment that would be associated to them.
Sound – The soundtrack played over the scene is incongruous as the upbeat song does not reflect what is happening in the scene and does not match with the atmosphere they create. Because of this the music is also juxtaposition as it creates an upbeat feeling in a scene involving gangsters. No speech is used in the opening so the music is what creates the first impression as well as their body language.
Themes – Gangs, masculinity
Titles – The names of the actors are below the character they play to show who they are playing. The title of the film like in most opening comes after the names of the actors but in this sequence there are no mentions of producers or directors.
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