Source Code

The opening scene of source code is very effective because of the Mise-En Scene, camerawork and music; they all blend together to make an interesting opening which was not dull for one second. The camerawork goes from the general to the specific. The music at the beginning started right from the beginning of the scene, it instantly adds suspense as the film begins. The music reminds the viewer of action which lets the audience know what type of genre it could potentially be. Near the end of the opening scene it is low key lighting because shadows are created on the face of the character. It is set in a train and the actors performs the emotion of confusion well, it is very believable. The explosion at the end makes the viewer excited about what could happen next, the confusion of the character fascinates the audience, why can he not remember who he is or what is happening.