Memento

The 2 minutes opening to Memento consist of one main long shot which lasts 1:30 min and nine 

shorter clips.

As the shot progressing it is evident that it has been reversed. The long take used creates enigma and and suspension as the audience can only watch and wait as nothing is revealed.

The titles and other credits are played over the top of the long shot, this could because there is not much happening in the shot so the credits are not interrupting anything particularly important.

The long shot is of a photo developing but it is reversed, this creates enigma as the audience don't understand why the shot has been reversed or what the picture is showing or why it has been taken

At the end of the long shot a character is introduced, but the audience are not told his name and don't know anything about him apart from he was the person who took the photo. This also creates enigma as the audience want to know who he is and why he has taken the photo.

The music used is orchestral/strings which convey a menacing low note undertone whilst the photo un-developes. This helps to illustrate the genre of the film, because the music creates a sinister atmosphere which is associated with thrillers.

The music quietens as the long take changes to the next shot. This could be to show that the character that is now shown is significant to the rest of the film.