The opening of the thriller movie Seven uses several cinematic techniques to set the tone and provide clues about the characters. Morgan Freeman's character is dressed professionally but in dull colors to suggest his age and lack of excitement in his job. Brad Pitt's character seems more rebellious in contrast. A ticking metronome during the opening scene builds tension and hints at impending crimes. The editing is fast-paced to match the thriller genre.

1. The opening of the thriller movie- seven.

2. Editing
 The editing used in Seven is interesting as they cut
from shot to shot quite quickly, fitting with the genre
of the film, as thrillers are typically very fast paced.

3. Mise- en - scene
 Morgan Freeman’s character was dressed in a brown and grey shirt and tie,
suggesting that he had a professional attitude towards his job. Furthermore
the colours of his clothes seem washed out and dull, reflecting his age and how
long he had been doing his job and suggesting that it didn’t excite him
anymore. Another thing that was used to tell the audience about his
personality is his apartment; it was very organised and bland, signifying that he
liked order and everything to be done in a certain way and suggesting that his
role at work was one of authority.
 In contrast to this, Brad Pitt’s character paired his shirt and tie with a leather
jacket, making him seem rebellious, creating a “good cop- bad cop” effect, and
showing the age difference between the two men.
 In addition to this, during the first few minutes of the film, Freeman set a
ticking metronome, hinting that it is counting down the seconds until a crime
of murder is going to happen, creating the sense of foreboding in the audience.
Alternatively it could be symbolic of Freeman’s age and could be representing
the fact that his life is ticking away.

5. Camera Shots
 Shot reverse shot is used when the characters are having a conversation to
show the ease of speech between them and reflects their honesty as they did
not pause to consider what to say next as the words just seemed to flow.
 Whilst the two characters are walking down the street a tracking shot is used to
highlight Pitt’s character’s unawareness of his surroundings as he walks into
people making him appear arrogant. Whereas Freeman's character walks
confidently whilst negotiating the other people walking down the street
making him seem in control of himself.
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6. Sound
 A ticking metronome is used throughout the opening scene to build the
tension and foreshadow what is to happen later in the scene, which is typical of
the thriller genre.
 To add to this, the music played when the titling sequence begins is very
atmospheric as it is increasingly menacing, which creates a tense atmosphere
and suggests that something bad will happen to either heighten or relieve that
tension.
 Directly after the opening credits, police sirens are heard, setting the scene and
reinforcing the type of film it is.