KISS KISS BANG BANG, 2005,SHANE BLACK

In the opening of kiss kiss bang bang the director Shane black has used an animated opening. Because of this the whole mise-en-scene is under the directors artistic control. The opening also uses the concept of shadow very cleverly as silhouettes are used instead of the actual characters this gives the viewers a sense of “film noir” style in a neo noir format. It also creates an enigma within the opening which draws the audience in. The opening includes what appears to be a lead female character and a smart male character which could be the neo noir equivalent of an “anti hero” and a “femme fatale”. The non diegetic music in the opening also creates a slightly sinister atmosphere which in turn leads to a certain scene being set for the film ahead.