The opening sequence of "Hostage" contained 31 titles.
What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?
The opening sequence shows different shots of a city while there is heavy police activity. There are police cars blocking off a crime scene, police snipers in position, police teams preparing to search a house, etc.
What connotations do the images carry?
The images give off the feeling that there's some operation taking place that the reader doesn't know about. An operation that may relate to the title of the film, Hostage, but will definitely be revealed during the movie.
How is the genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?
The visuals of the police operation taking place fits in with the genre by fitting in with the general view on mystery. When thinking about a mystery film, it's not uncommon to think of a detective or policeman trying to solve a case. So the shots of the police force in the middle of an operation are familiar in the genre.
How does the film establish an enigma from the outset?
The footage of the police force piques the interest of the audience. What are they going up against? Why did they need to block off the street? Is this gonna happen in the movie?
What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?
As said before, the police aren't a rare occurrence in mystery films. So those who come into the theater to see one, won't be put off by finding out in the beginning sequence that the protagonists are a part of the police.
How has technology been used effectively?
The opening sequence is entirely made up of CGI (computer generated imagery), so a pretty good use of technology.
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