Analysis of professional thriller opening sequence

I will be analyzing how the micro element mise-en-scene is used to create atmosphere in James Bond Casino Royal.

The opening to Casino Royal takes place in a market square in Madagascar where people are betting on a fight between a snake and meerkat. This fight creates a fast and dangerous atmosphere to the movie as well a symbolic reference to james bond and his villain.

The people betting on the fight, who are seen to be locals from the village are wearing t-shirts, jeans and hats. James bond and his fellow 00 agents are wearing shirts, trousers and shoes. This again shows a big contrast between two rase groups and lifestyles.

In the scene james bond, played by Daniel Craig is standing in the first floor of a damaged building watching over the market. This gives james bond the effect of a senior, stronger and vigilant character compared to his villein watching the fight who is, in this scene seen to be a weaker character although still important.