The opening sequence of the movie is set in a tube station. The colours are very dark and the subway can be heard loudly, as well as a tension building soundtrack. A woman is sitting on a bench. Many close ups and pans are used. For example, a close up is shown on what we believe is the Protagonist (the woman sitting on the bench). Her facial expressions show fear combined with tension. Feelings which are transmitted to the audience as well, also creating suspense. The establishing shots of the tube station are also used to set the scene - because a tube station is usssualy a very busy and crowded place. Then the woman is greeted by a man. Editing techniques are used, for example the scene cross cuts to the woman in a morgue, identifying her husbands body. This happened throughout the opening sequence of the film. This editing technique is effective because it makes the audience ask questions and makes them curious.
Compared to the previous opening sequence in which i have analysed (Limitless), this is amore calmer approach. Limitless's soundtrack is more vivid and dynamic. It also has a voiceover and its set in a different time frame opposed to Flightplan. The cinematography is similar, as well as editing techniques. However, what is very different between the two is that, Limitless starts with the end and the climax plot in comparison to Flightplan which has a slow and confusing opening sequence which builds up towards the climax.
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