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Taken

How does the Opening Sequence establish atmosphere/ capture the audience's attention?

In the opening scene, usage of 'Mise-en-Scene' is a birthday party and the use of colors on the balloons is portray happiness.

The technique of the shot gives the viewers a field that it is a home-video as its not that clear.It also switches from home-video technique shot to a person point of view.

The non-digestion sound distortion which allows the viewers to think it is a dream.

How does the Opening Sequence establish the location?

The opening sequence establish location, by the different types of shot techniques; As the first shot is a home video which is switch into someone perspective then back into a home-video.This is shown by the clarity of the scene.It is establish by sound as the electronic field bring distortion, which represents the is configuration of that is happening. Symbolizes as it trying to piece together the little pieces in the dream.

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How does the Opening Sequence introduce character?

How does the Opening Sequence initiate the narrative?

The non-digestion sound of young children giggling and talking; symbolizes happy memories.

Scene also switches between the non-digestion and digestion of the conversation of the characters within the home-video; illustrates the establishment of trying to remember what was actually happening in the past (searching for the missing pieces).

The main character, Kim. The protagonist is abducted by a gang;the last shot of the opening scene hints the initiative of the plot by displaying the photograph next to the title;The picture of Kim is a close up which is highlighting her role, signifying her importance throughout the film. The word Taken connotes:

Taken

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How does the Opening Sequence introduce character?

Grab

Stolen

Kidnapped

The character is portrayed in a low key lighting, with empty Chineses takeout, left watching the TV. This shows the darkness may suggest that he is left out of this daughter life; life is moving too fast and he has nothing else to do with his life.

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