"Missing" Live-Action Analysis - Opening Sequence

 It's now time to analyze the first film! Today, I will be briefly analyzing the 2023 thriller "Missing".

What conventions of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have? 

Although it is a thriller, the film uses various conventions commonly found in action films. For shots, a mixture of medium shots, two-shots, medium close-ups, close-ups, aerial shots, and wide shots are used. The film also utilizes a mixture of energetic and suspenseful music, as well as minimal makeup throughout.

What conventions of the genre did the movie have that you liked?

I liked how the film's storyline and acting built up a ton of suspense. Not to spoil anything, but the escalating story played a key factor in maintaining my attention in the film. Accompanying the suspenseful story is the fixed perspective of the cameras throughout the majority of the scenes.

What was intriguing about Missing was the soundtrack used throughout, as well as how the story was portrayed through the fixed camera perspectives. The specific type of soundtrack is something that should be considered during the planning of the opening sequence.

What conventions of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you and you are thinking of not filming for your final task?

The film contains some violence that we will certainly not be including in the film. The film's concept does not require any depiction of violence. To an extent, we may add suspenseful elements to our film, but not to a point where those suspenseful aspects will display violence.