Law Abiding Citizen - Opening

Law Abiding Citizen - Opening Scene 

• We are instantly introduced to the main character and his daughter and the fact that they are both making something together, highlights there closeness - the ambient music in the background also highlights this. 
• The main character is wearing quite relaxed clothes, which shows he his at home and relaxed.
• Shot Reverse Shot shows there interaction and we instantly know that they are family - we know something is going to happen despite the warm start. 
• a calm and peaceful (happy family style) atmosphere is created in the first couple of minutes until the sudden change - this is done by the calm ambient music in the background and the quiet (almost whispering) conversation between the two characters. 
• The beading at the beginning also suggests this family style atmosphere - adds to the suspense as we know something is going to happen.
• The first minute and a half is good as there are many close ups of the main character and his daughter, which instantly adds an emotional connection - also a real life scenario and everyday life (adds suspense - don't want something to happen).
• The sudden change in music also builds suspense and suddenly highlights danger when the main character and his family are being attacked - from ambient music to sudden brooding music with strong beat throughout (successfully creates tensions and suspense).
• Jump Cut from women screaming - adds to suspense and gives a sense of no hope.
• The fast pace cuts whilst the main character and his family are being tied up shows danger and successfully introduces and establishes the thriller genre.  
• You feel throughout the opening sequence that something is going to happen despite the happy start (seemed to happy at the start).