Sherlock Holmes - Opening Sequence
The opening sequence of the 2009 film of Sherlock Holmes includes thriller codes and conventions. It is directed by Guy Ritchie, who is known for high speed photography action sequences which is good for thrillers. Low key lighting and greyscale colouring, which is typically included in thrillers. The key characters are shown in the title sequence wearing suits, which are also a convention. The titles come across an old parchment, where a man is seen being punched, showing action that isnt as aggressive as gunfights, and more common in thrillers, and blood stains are shown like ink, showing the film is set in the past, which is common in thrillers. The antagonist of the film is represented in the titles in a dark tone. A protagonist and antagonist are strong and common features of thrillers.The music in the sequence is also used to reinforce the era it is set in.
