Analysing 'Wanted'

I think that this thriller is one of the more interesting form previous years. I think it is successful as well as it uses more actors than the other thriller openings. It also has alot of signifiers for the genre, it is made clear early on from the dress codes of the actors that, this is a gangster film, with sharp suits, and cutting cocaine. As well as the smoking of cigars, signifying authority, and money. Which is also shown by the game of poker. A game associated with gangster films.

The lighting therefore mise en scene in this opening i also think is effective as it shows up enough detail on chracters faces, without being too harsh, adding relaism that this is a late night game of poker.

I think the first shot of the opening, is very interesting and eases you into the film ,setting up the narrative, and the audiences expectations.

The film gets better when it progresses and we see the drugs being cut, the use of fades to this part also helps us understand time has passed.

There are some points i think are sightly negative though. Firstly the actors playing the gangsters do look too young, which sort of ruins the effect that the scene does create. I also think that the music could of been better, and would maybe change that. I also think that the opening moves too slowly, and would impact more on the audience if it was shot or edited a little quicker. Although it does set the scene as it is.

Lastly the room / location is ok, but does look alittle ordinary, neither too grimy or extravogant to be a convincing gangsters hide out.