Action film- Quantum of solace opening scene analysis

An establishing shot denotes a Island surrounded by sea which shows the exotic location of the film, this is a typical location of an action film. The camera zooms in towards the Island, sun reflects onto the sea. The surroundings are mysterious as it is partly sunny but shaded which denotes uncertainty. A series of extreme close up shots of parts of a moving sports car surrounded by darkness connotes wealth suggesting to the audience that the character driving this car is important and has a high status. The darkness surrounding the car parts emphasis that the character is low profile and potentially a secret agent. The camera furthermore zooms into the Island which suggests to the audience that the Island will feature allot during the film. The camera shows a sequence of extreme close up shots revealing the car yet again, this time revealing a chain of bullets which connotes death and two figures behind the wheel which suggests to the audience that they are dangerous and have power. The camera goes back to the shot of the Island, it zooms into a close up shot of a building. The sequence of car parts transforms into close up shots revealing an extreme close up shot of the characters eyes, as only his eyes are exposed this connotes that he is dangerous and has his eyes set on what he must do. An extreme close up shot reveals more of the building. The music is tense and solemn which indicates that scenes of violence could occur. The tone of the music increases leading up to the next scene. A close up shot of the bonnet of the sports car is shown, followed by close up shots of other angles of the car moving at full speed. Straight away a close up shot of a man leaning out of his car window in the middle of a car chase begins to shoot, the machine gun shots connote action and violence which would excite the audience. Various close up shots reveal James' expressions of concentration as he weaves his way in and out of the other cars on the road, his eyes fixed on the target. The sound of the car engines is powerful and makes the car chase more exciting, this would make the audience feel the rush go through their bodies. A close up shot of a lorry crashing into a wall adds to the excitement. A close up shot of James loosing control of his wheel is shown, an identical shot of the lorry driver is shown. This creates suspense and uncertainty and will create tension to the audience of who will succeed. These chase scenes are typical features of an action film. Finally the chase scene makes it clear that this is an action film and adds to the element of excitement, this included the 'good' guy and the 'bad' guy chasing each other.  An close up shot reveals James' look of annoyance, the camera changes into a extreme close up shot of a gear stick which indicates to the audience that things are going to get even more intense as the speed increases. A close up shot reveals the car skidding out of control which adds to the tension. Another close up shot reveals a lorry hurling towards James Bond, he turns out of the way in the nick of time and his opponent crashes into the lorry, an extreme close up shot reveals James' eyes screwed up sympathetically for the opponent. Stunts feature just in this short opening, such as the lorry crashing into the wall and the gun shots which indicate the film genre clearly.