Seven opening analysis

The film opening I am analysing is seven, the reason it is called seven is because it reflects the seven deadly sins. Seven has been known to be one of the greatest thriller openings of all time. It was a very powerful opening but it does require allot of concentration as it can be confusing. The use of techniques is the reason as to why this opening has been so successful and for many years it has been an influence and example for other film openings.

The director shows us limited amount, this was very great to see because in many other thriller openings the director usually gives too much away in the beginning which ruins the rest of the movie. By doing this the director builds up tension and alot of suspense. It makes the viewer want see more and draws them in.

The thriller opening uses techniques such as not focusing on something for too long, the director does this by changing the background and adding a plane black background for the credits.

The usage of sound was very effective and it delivers a creepy and an uneasiness mood to the movie. The director deliberately does this by using digetic sounds. The director also uses other sounds such as squeaky and ticking sound, as if it is was a type writer. When the director believes he has shown enough to the audience he makes the sound becomes faster, this  builds up tension and makes the viewers heart beat faster. This is very effective and keeps the viewer concentrating and makes sure that they are able to anticipate more. The usage of sound was very important but it was clear the director wanted us to concentrate on what was on the screen.

I believe that it is very interesting that the person we see in the opening is using pens, and books. This gives us the impression that he is creating his own story. This gives a strange impression on the viewer and gives the impression that he is psychotic. We also see him Cutting pictures and highlighting the words pregnant, intercourse, transsexual. We also see him draw a line over the boy’s eyes. I believe that the director was trying to show us that this man is in control which builds up the tension, as this is not just someone committing crime for money or revenge but it is someone who we think does it for pleasure.

It is very strange to see this person cutting parts of skins with a blade and playing with a needle and thread with blood on it. It is here where we see bandages on his hand, this again gives an impression that this man is psychotic and loves pain.

We also see him cut out the word God out of a dollar note, this gives us the sense that this person is against god and almost enjoys doing devilish things.

I think that this was a great thriller opening I it has also been a great influence for me and my groups thriller opening.