The other guys analysis

In this opening sequence the movie immediately conforms with what we expect in a action movie, a car chase, guns and explosions, this is a very basic thing for an action movie to have, this is quickly shown by the two cops chasing bad guys in a fast paced car chase through New York, the pace of editing from one shot to the next helps build excitement, while the non-digetic music in the background is more relaxing and suggests this is a routine for the cops, this is also shown by the joking around they do while there chasing the bad guys. The cops are dressed in very macho clothing designed to show they are very tough and there the cool guys, even there guns are not mainstream as they use revolvers which are thought of as very cool and retro. The bad guys on the other hand are seen as Caribbean black and wear clothes that relates to that culture, this would fight with the stereotype that black people are more likely to commit a crime then a white person. the camera with the flight path of the bullet shows the intricate detail in the camera and adds to the excitement of the car battle, the explosion at the end is very random but it makes an audience want to continue watching the film. The lighting in this is very bright, making it very easy to see the faces of the characters, it could also suggest this film has a more action theme, as most action films take place during daylight (Die hard 4.0).