Analysis of Memento

                                                    Analysis of Memento

Throughout the opening sequence of memento, all the phycological thriller conventions are explored. 

At the start of this opening sequence, a close up is used to set the atmosphere of the film; while the title of the film is introduced also. Consequently, it also creates many enigmas for the audience as the person is kept anonymous, all you can see is a picture of what looks to be like a murder. Therefore this creates an anxious atmosphere, and makes the audience wonder. The photography which is of  a man dead on the floor and his blood on the floor, establishes several important things about the film. Therefore, it establishes the narrative structure because as the picture is shaken it fades instead of develops. The title is in blue in order to stand out, the connotations of blue are usually trust and tranquility. However this contradicts with the protagonist as he is always confused and unstable with his surroundings. 

Here a close up is used, it shows the colour of the picture has changed. Therefore, this would confuse the audience as usually when a polaroid is taken the picture develops. Consequently this could be a a hint to the plot at the protagonist doesn't have a straight path throughout the film. Also on this frame in the opening sequence a flashing light is used, therefore this creates a mysterious scene. 

This shot is a close up, therefore we can both actions and expressions of the character. Consequently, we can clearly see in this shot that the character has took or is taking a picture. This is suspicious as it makes us ask questions as we don't know who he is taking a picture of or why he is taking it. Also it's a polaroid camera, therefore it could think to the pictures above, meaning he could be investigating a murder, or be a murderer.

Here is a extreme close up of blood dripping down a wall. Consequently, this looks sinister as is also suspicious, as no-one is shown therefore the audience doesn't know where the blood is coming from or who's it is. Also, the pace in the opening sequence starts to speed up when this image is shown, this is to build tension and create a scared/daunting atmosphere.