"THE ACCOUNTANT" - OPENING SCENE

THE ACCOUNTANT 

ANALYSE THE OPENING SCENE OF "THE ACCOUNTANT" 

camera work : 

continuous shot following the man's movements

POV shot, showing the scene from the man's perspective. 

medium close up of his legs ; the mcu shot creates an air of mystery around who the man really is

shot of the shadow on the wall ; leaves the audience to assume what is to happen next 

- the closing of the opening scene displays the title of the film "The Accountant"

sound :

non - diegetic sound : 

- sound of traffic (cars rushing by)

- gunshots

- screams (a man talking/crying)

diegetic sound : 

- instrumental music plays towards the end of the opening 

- creating suspense (the music gains momentum to further increase the suspense)

editing : 

- The man's face wasn't shown the whole time.

- There were medium close ups of his legs.

- Shots were taken from his point of view.

- the man's identity is kept hidden through out the scene to maintain secrecy.

- The setting is what appears to be a wrecked restaurant ; broken glass everywhere ; tables and chairs.

- Natural light is utilised in this scene in the first (outdoor) shot and later when the sunlight is peering      through the windows in later shots. 

- Dull tones mostly consisting of browns are seen in this scene.