Analyzing sound

Catch Me if You Can

the sound that was used for this film was very orchestral based, it had many violins and jazz instruments have been used, to give the film a creepy mysterious atmosphere. also it was quick and subtle which gave the opening sequence a suspicious vibe. the music that was in the opening sequence went well with the visuals and the opening sequence, but it was a contrast to other thriller opening sequences which could confuse the audience. there a build up created by the drums and violins which gave that particular section a sinister effect. it was a jazzy themed soundtrack which went well with the film.

face off

also with this film it has a very orchestral based soundtrack which went well with the genre of the film being a thriller. the violins and the mellow music gave the opening sequence a mysterious atmosphere. there was a sudden drop into harsh drums and fast paced violin sounds, which gave the opening sequence a fast paced racy vibe. there was a gun shot which was diegetic sound and emphasized the gun shot. also at this stage there was a choir singing with mellow opera music, the music was spiritual like which made the death more dramatic also this music reflected the struggle that the man was in.

panic room

the opening sequence to panic room starts off with slow, deep powerful music. this is typical of a thriller movie because it is often used to emphasize the importance of something, in this case, new york city. after a while, it changes to a fast paced ticking sound which is also generally heard in thriller movies because it indicates time and creates tension within the film. there is ambient sound included within the opening sequence of the city which back up the viewer's perception of a busy city, with lots of activity.