Batman Begins Opening Scene Analysis

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In the opening scene of Batman Begins it shows hundreds of bats flying in the sky. This is to set an ominous tone for the audience and to show a sense of danger. This is also done by the high pitched sound of the bats giving a panicked and fearful tone. The lightening in this scene is very grey and dull, this could foreshadow that the film is going to be quite dark and mysterious as well as representing a sense of evil. This allows the audience to become intrigued and eager to see what the film is about.

In the next scene the camera pans rapidly across the garden causing the image to blur. This is done to make the audience feel as if they are running across the garden alongside the characters. Shortly after this, it shows Bruce running excitedly into the greenhouse calling for his friend, Rachel. This make the audience feel worried, as the scene comes directly after the bats in the sky, giving a sense of concern as if something bad is going to happen. Just before Bruce enters the greenhouse he pauses which shows the audience that he is scared and unsure of what is inside. The lighting in the greenhouse is bright and homelike giving a sense of normality.
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This contrasts the darkness and deepness of the rest of the well, taking away any normality from of outside. The low angle shot, looking up at the top of the well, indicates how far he has fallen showing his weakness and helplessness. It also puts the audience in his position, showing his point of view, allowing us to feel the fear and darkness of what is to happen next. This is also shown when Bruce is looking further into the well when hundreds of bats fly upwards and out of the well. This can indicate freedom and also the journey he will have to make in the rest of the

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