Thriller 1: Casino Royale

Casino Royale (2006)
Director: Martin Campbell
Action-Thriller

Camera -

Opens with a LS of Bond, shooting towards the screen at a eye-level shot, the zoom out causes Bond to seme further away making it an ELS. Panning is used when Bond is sat, making the use of playing cards more significant - informing the audience of the theme. LS and ELS of Bond are used throughout, with the occasional MS (as he's loading his gun) and a few ECU's are used when the hands appear to be doing something associating gambling. LA shots are used when Bond is fighting, making his character seem more significant compared to the antagonists. CU of the antagonists face as he punches them accentuate Bond's strength.

Editing -

The main character is introduced immediately, and then zoomed out from, suggesting the start of Bond's adventure, and that the audience are about to learn was it to come. Cuts from one gun to several guns reinforcing the intensity of the fighting that will take place. Speed is generally quick, and fast paced. Characters are posterized making the importance of the characters easier to see, and Bond is always in bold colours compared to the others.

Sound -

The diegetic gunshot sound to open the film immediately establishes the action-thriller genre. Song "You Know My Name" is played throughout, reinforcing Bond's significance in the film. Music is loud and energetic, targeting a boisterous audience, seeking action. The music speeds up as the pace of the film speeds up e.g. fighting scenes.

Mise-en-scene -

Opens in black and white, followed by red blood dripping connotes danger. Gun is the first prop seen, suggesting the fighting that will take place in the film. Bond is wearing the iconic black and white suit throughout, reinforcing his importance and power - emphasised in the fighting scene which he wins. The white also portrays him as the protagonist, whereas the black shows his mystery and pain he inflicts on those who deserve it. Antagonists are shown in block colours of either red or yellow, whereas he is always in the iconic black and white suit - stands out above the antagonist, and shows his professional personality. Begins with black, white and red colours, connoting seriousness, danger, death, and that he's the protagonist, but soon after a mixture of blues, greens and yellows are incorporated - may suggest the presence of the antagonists and highlights the gambling theme. Setting is symbolic of gambling, Bond is shown sat next to the King, also symbolic of gambling, who pulls out a gun at the same time as him. Images of spades, diamonds, hearts, clubs and roulette board are iconic of gambling. Credits are shown in a small white font, meaning the action is not interrupted, and the audience are not drawn away due to the credits.