this is a example of a Micheal Mann film. It is probably his best peices of work and the film opening is incredible. What makes Collateral's opening such a great one is that Micheal Mann does not reveal too much.
The camera focuses on Tom cruise, as a audience we dont get the feeling that anything is wrong. By observing Tom Cruise we feel that he is dressed probably for a business meeting. We also see a range of camera shots in the airport , i believe that the director is trying to show us that everything is normal. At the same time we also are shown a taxi and Jammie Foxx. The director does not show us any relation between the two different scenes.
What i particularly enjoyed about this Thriller opening was the use of sound in the airport. We hear loud footsteps and the camera is focused on the the two people Micheal Mann wants us to focus. It is as if he wants us to think that these Two people are the only people in the airport, this represents the dominance they have on there surroundings. Once they collide and the breifcases hit the floor the music becomes alot tense and fast, i think the director is trying to show the significance of this meeting on the rest of the film. The sound of the briefcases hitting the floor was very loud and once again i think it is because of the importance.
The use of sound was very impressive and i wish to use similar techniques in my film opening.
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