I have chosen to analyse the opening sequence for Casino Royale. As it is in the sub-genre of spy, the imagery is focused around the typical conventions of a spy film such as guns, knives, fighting, villains and the hero. As the name of the film suggests, it is focused around a casino which is referenced to in the sequence with the four suits on a pack of cards.
As the film is in the James Bond series, it begins with it's signature shot from the point-of-view of a presumed assassin, featuring James Bond walking, turning and then shooting directly at camera, causing blood to run down the screen.
The titles begin in the usual order with the producer shown first.
It then goes on to introduce the highest billing. In this case it is Daniel Craig, the actor who plays James Bond, the main character. As the name of the film suggests, it is focused around a casino which is first referenced to in the sequence here with the four suits on a pack of cards emerging from the background.
The title of the film is then shown around 15 seconds into the 3 minute 15 seconds sequence. Following the title is an animated sequence showing James Bond fighting and defeating villains.
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