Real Thriller Opening - David

Comprehensive analysis of real thriller opening sequence - David Weaver


The Island

the opening sequence to The Island at first is confusing. It shows the dream of a man. The dream is of him and a women on a boat in a nice place with bright sun. he reaches out to hold the women's hand and then he is dragged into the water by what looks to be some sort of human monsters. he is then told "you have been chosen, the island awaits you". after this he wakes form his dream in an immaculate, modern, clean white room in a bed. there are LED displays around sending him messages which shows it is fairly high tech. he realises he has a shoe missing which disturbs him a lot. this shows some sort of flaw within the male. he then leaves the room and walks down a corridor with other men which seem to be in the same position as him wearing the same thing.

this opening sequence at first catches the viewers attention and draws them into watching more. the confusion caused by the dream builds suspense.

there is music playing at the beginning of the dream. this music could be described as heavenly with orchestral string instrumentals and soft choir vocals. it makes the reader feel as if the man is dreaming about getting away and having a better life and when the twist occurs it shows that at the present moment in time he may be finding it hard to do this. the credits playing throughout the opening sequence are seamless and unnoticeable. this makes the viewer focus on what else is happening within the sequence.