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The Usual Suspects (1995) Opening Scene Analysis

The Usual Suspects (1995)

The Usual Suspects has a mysterious opening scene that is all about guessing and about ‘what has happened’, it is used to interest and immerse the viewer into the mystery/crime/thriller genre of the movie. Continue reading

Dirty Harry (1971) – Introduction Analysis

Dirty Harry (1971)

The main purpose of an opening scene in a movie is to engage and entice the viewer into the movie. Introductions are made to tell the story, ideology and to establish the characterization of the movie. It is most knowingly used to hook the viewer into the movie and to set up the narrative that will be set throughout the whole movie. Continue reading