The set up reveals what kind of a character Teddy Daniels is as once upon the island he is disarmed therefore making his less powerful however we can tell that he is used to being a strong character as at first he will not surrender his firearm to the guard.
What does the set up reveal to the audience about interrelationship between characters? About their goals? Are there any things you learn here that become important later on?We know that Teddy Daniels and Chuck are work partners as they discuss the case and where they are each from. The fact that they haven't worked together before is important.
What is this 'world' like? Safe? Happy? Dangerous? How do you know?
Dangerous. This is made out by eerie music and also the background to the characters themselves. For example the factor that they are police officers means they deal with criminals everyday. But as the warden tells us this is not only a mental institution for the criminally insane but the most dangerous criminals are taken here-to a remote island.
What possible conflicts or strains are there that will become part of the story later on?
The guards are weary of the two partners from the start. The fact that his wife died is important as it is part of Daniels' complex character. Also the working relationship between Chuck and Teddy is very important as they get very close yet everything is not how it is perceived to be.
How does this film opening fit with the codes and conventions of thriller films?This film has many codes and conventions within the opening and I shall only name a select few
- Sound bridge
- Close ups of 'shaken up' Teddy
- Eerie tense music
- Establishing shot
- Flashbacks
- Colour editing-everything is grey and dark
- Lots of point of view shots-looking at the guards and looking at the wards
- Mysterious characters-mental patients, guards on edge, Teddy has a complex past, most are strangers to one another
- Red herrings
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