Film Opening Analysis (DYM)

This is the opening to Casino Royale.

Enigma Codes

- Who is the man with James?

- Who did James Bond kill and why? (1:17)

- How does the old man know James killed him?

- Is James Bond a good or bad character?

- Why did James kill the old man?

Action Codes

- When James Bond pulls out a gun, we know the other man will either die or be threatened. (2:53)

- We see the gun and some sort of electronic object in a drawer, which gives them significance to what could happen next. (0:50)

- As he takes off his gloves, we assume that he is planning to be there for a while and is quite relaxed and confident in his safety (0:59)

Semiotic Codes

- When we see that the meeting takes place in Prague, it gives us the impression that it is a strictly business meeting of high importance.

- We see the gun and another object in the drawer

- Suit symbols of cards are shown, which connotate a theme of gambling and therefore risk and danger.

Cultural Codes

- James Bond has a gun which suggests a spy film

- Talk of money suggests a spy film.

- ‘007’ is mentioned

-  Both men wear black suit

- There is violence and blood spilled, typical to action movies.

Symbolic Codes

-  James Bond’s face has a traumatized expression when he kills the man, as if he can’t believe what he’s done. (2.39)

-  The old man looks perceptive and wary of his surroundings, generating suspicion. (0.10)