Face/off analysis

The sequence starts off happily, with the father and child enjoying the carousel, and the viewer is given a false sense of security and happiness, the atmosphere changes when the other character comes into view, and then the shots is fired and the child killed. It sets the tone of the film, that it will be violent and that it could be a key part to the story of the film. When it switches back to the normal time of the film, the viewer will be confused, as they see the murderer in a church dressed as a priest, and even further so as he has what appears to be some sort of dangerous weapon. Overall, it is a very good opening, as it sets the tone of the film well, and excites the viewer, making them want to find out what will happen.