Analysis of Memento 2

This opening sequence is effective as it uses all the typical connotations of a thriller and sets the tone of the rest of the film. The slow quiet soundtrack makes the audience focus on the film and become involved and to prepare themselves for the rest of the film. Although the music is calming the cinematography makes the viewer feel uneasy as it does not match the music and something does not feel right. The opening sequence introduces the main character and shows that he has just killed a man. Even though the audience knows that he has killed a man it is shown in such a way to not make us hate the man for doing it. The close up of the mans face allows the audience to familiarise themselves with him. It is also successful in revealing the location as it does not show it straight away and it is shown though the picture the man had taken. It is also effective as it creates questions and hooks the audience into wanting to find out more about the situation and events that is taken place.