The opening shot we see of the film opening is the well known studios Twentieth Century Fox and Regency Enterprises. This is also accompanied by the famous director David Fincher who has previously won the Grammy for the best music video and directed many other popular movies. Including these popular and familiar names and studios will increase the audiences interest and likeliness of the film as they will have a high expectation for the film. This is followed by shot were we are being introduced to a main character, the wife; along with the voice and dialogue of the husband (Ben Affleck), which has been edited over the top. This voiceover introduces the viewers to the character, and strengthens the offscreen relationship between audience and character. The gruesome, twisted narration is juxtaposed with the the soothing, tranquil voice and the hand movements of Affleck. These visual and sound codes together indicates to the audience that the genre of the film is a thriller..
This mysterious feeling is furthermore emphasised through both the spine-chilling non-diegetic background music playing alongside his smooth voice, as well as the rundown/grubby filter used, this creates suspense as it is an uncomfortable setting compared to where the viewer is sitting in their warm home or cinema. The lighting and filters used also play a large principal in supporting the film in sticking to the genre convention by the the darkened filter helps portray the mystery and uncomfortable environment and helps influence our initial ideas as an audience of outcome of the film.
An engaging part of the film opening is that it is very secretive and mysterious which sticks to the genre conventions of an uncomfortable environment but also encourages us to watch it has we have built up suspense and curiosity about what will happen next. Therefore this portrays Gone girls into being a film which you need to watch the full film to find out the plot as for the dark and mysterious plot, rather than like other films where you can understand the pot through the film opening.
You show good understanding of film opening conventions such as the power of star talent like the director Fincher and the A lister Affleck in drawing in audiences. You write thoughtfully about the compelling mix / contrast between the visuals and the menacing voice over and you note how the audience is drawn in. You note how the mystery, suspense and sense of discomfort is created. Well done.
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