Opening Sequences and Editing

I think this opening sequence follows the equilibrium theory, everything up until the end of the sequence is a build up to an "action" scene except we don't realise that until Bond pulls out his gun. Also the Tracking shot during this whole sequence gives us all a sense of how far Bond and his lady friend are walking. Right at the start text appears saying "the dead are alive" which isn't a very normal thing to say because the statement contradicts itself which creates a little mystery too.

Editing techniques used:


At 2:57 an editing technique used is an eye-line match as the camera turns to see Mr. Bond walk out onto the balcony, this creates the James Bond genre we all know as we see him leave with a weapon to presumably kill a bad guy. The technique also pushes the narrative along because it shows us that 007 is on a mission and not just messing around in Mexico City.

Right at the end there is some match on action used however the the shot doesn't change while the James Bond is fiddling with the gun it zooms into the target which is quite effective as it then makes the target obvious for the viewers.