Jack Reacher opening

Jack Reacher - Opening scene

• Tracking shot of the ominous white van (closed framing) - creates susepnse and sets up the enigma.
• We are introduced to one man in the opening sequence - we do not see his face until about 2 and half minutes into the film, which again creates the sense of mystery and unknown.
• Close ups of the 'unknown man' making gun bullets - adheres to the thriller genre and creates tension and danger.
• The long shots of the man driving in his van are also good for creating suspense as we don't know where he is going (we do know he is going to kill someone or people because of the making of the bullets) - and long rolling shot (adds suspense)
• The close up of the mans face - wearing glasses (hiding something) and looks slick (we know he is the bad guy)
• wide shots of the city - establishing scene and adds a sense of danger (bigger scale).
• overhead shot of van driving - makes it seem more important as it is in the middle of the screen.
• Quick cuts and motivated editing (almost montage like) when showing man making the gun bullets - creates danger and supense.
• Non-Diegetic, orchestral background muisc also adds suspense. When it speeds up as he is driving into the car park tension is created as the fast pace editing works in conjunction with the music - building to a climax and adheres to the genre of the film.
• audience looking through gun scope - suspense and hint of guilt as it makes us feel like we are involved.
• over shoulder shot of man driving - adds suspense as we cannot see him (might be use of pull focus).