The Dark Knight Analysis 

The Dark Knight is a film that is jam packed with stereotypes that make it a action film, the famous film which stars Heath Ledger as the Joker and Christian Bale as the Dark Knight is a well known film for having exciting scenes that will literally put you on the edge of your seat. From the opening two minutes of the scene there is already about five deaths which shows of course that this is going to be a serious film. The first scene is of a robbery which straight away conforms that this film is an action film. All the characters that are robbing the bank are all holding heavy destructive weapons guns and explosives, this is a general stereotype of action films that there are going to be weapons so as there are some in this opening scene it shows that this is an actual action film. The guns in this scene shows that there is going to be danger and that the film is going to be a thrilling one.

The music within this scene is used to full effect, from right at the start when the film starts the background music is a deep thudding like a large drum which shows that it is a serious scene with a lot of tension as we progress through the scene the drumming then increases which then shows that the tension in the scene is increasing with it as well and this how the sound within the scene is used to full effect. The costumes in this scene are also quite effective the masks and ripped suits show how it is a film with a bit of fear and its a bit creepy but yet interesting and makes the audience want to watch more of the film. You aren't told too much in the first couple of minutes and this is another reason how the directors use this to get the audience to want to watch more.