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The Usual Suspects
How does the director create a sense of drama and tension in the first five minutes

of the Usual Suspects?

The Usual Suspects is a gangster film made in 1996, directed by Bryan Singer.

The film is influenced by Film Noir. Film Noir was a style of film making which

originated in the 1940's. It was a very dark and tense style, using drastic lighting and

camera angles to enhance the drama and tension of the film.

The trade mark of the film company is Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM). MGM is a

well known and established name which was founded in 1924. It promotes good quality

filming. When you hear the roaring of the lion, it gives you the sense of security that the

film will be ok.

To create a sense of tension and drama, the director uses various tools. These

tools consist of camera angles, lighting and music etc. He sets the mood for the film in

the first two minutes during the title sequence. He uses background music which is......

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