Action - 'Red Notice'

Action - 'Red Notice' 

Today, I'll be elaborating upon the opening sequence of Red Notice. Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, an American film director, film producer, screenwriter and actor. The production companies for this film includes, 'Seven Bucks Productions', 'Flynn Picture Company' and 'Bad Version'. 

How are the audience engaged? 

The audience are immediately engaged, via the non-diegetic soundtrack that exudes a fast pace score
that helps draw attention to the screen. We are then told the opening sequence is set in Rome. 

The camera then follows the action, cars appear to be racing towards the 'Castel Sant'Angelo' a famous Italian landmark which is a museum. We also hear the diegetic ambient sound of traffic, with cars honking & sirens blasting. Furthermore, adding to the prevalent chaotic ambience and atmosphere and engaging the audience.

We are then introduced to our first character. The crowd behind him uses the diegetic dialogue of whispers, this helps audiences detect that this is a character of higher relevancy and importance within the film. The cliche of tracking a character as they exit the car was used here, following popular conventions helps audiences feel a sense of familiarity and therefore engaging them. The non-diegetic soundtrack also decreases in volume as he exits the vehicle, highlighting his importance once again. 

We then acknowledge through utilisation of diegetic dialogue that he is a profiler, who specialises in art crime. Furthermore, adding to his importance and engaging audiences within the mystery of this character. We hear that a popular art thief, Nolan Booth is intending on stealing on of Cleopatra's eggs. A highly valuable and historic art piece worth trillions. Audiences are fully engaged, as they learn of the mission at stake. 

What tone / genre is set?  

The tone of chaos is prevalent within this opening sequence. The entire sequence starts with hand-held & there are rarely many cuts. The shot durations are long lasting and the hand-held pans at a fast pace. Furthermore, adhering to the tone of chaos. The genre of action is blatantly recognisable, through use of diegetic dialogue stating words such 'thief' and 'FBI', we can tell this isn't the children's network. 

Setting / Where & When? 

The use of diegetic dialogue that appears completely colloquial, suggests a modern-day context. The landmarks exhibited are historical and therefore, old. However the context which within their set, is modern due to this language. 

What do you think the narrative will be? 

I assume the narrative will consist of, the profiler trying his hardest to track down Nolan Booth. Possibly offering him a deal if he does him some favours? Following conventions of other action movies, I think that would be safe to assume. 

What is the dynamic between the characters in this sequence? 

I think the profiler and the police officer woman have a close relationship, as their diegetic dialogue within conversational context toward each other was pleasant and flowing easily. 

The opening sequence itself)