The non diegetic sound throughout this opening scene builds tension as the scene begins. The use of strings builds tension as the notes reach a higher and higher pitch. The increasing pitch forces the viewer to feel uneasy as they watch. The long shot used to show the emptiness of the train platform displays a barren area where nothing seems to be occurring. This is done to display how deserted the location is. Mise en scene is used when the smoke comes from the trains. This makes the scene appear eerie and dangerous as the clouds of smoke suffocate the scene. The continuous close up of the male character who is first introduced suggests to the viewer that he is one to watch. The unsteady lingering of the camera as the character walks through the crowd gives the impression that he could turn at any second.
The titles appear to begin with on a black screen to draw attention to the most important ones such as the directors name. Using reverse block helps the audience to focus on the wording and having them in the center helps the eye be drawn to it too.
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