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In the opening of this film with the cast the names go past shadows as if they are hiding something. this could also mean the main characters go through rough stages in the film.This could also mean that the characters have two sides to them one dark and one bright.The shadows also look like bars which tells the audience that this could be a crime film. This also shows how it is a heist film.Also the use of shadows shows it is film noir and this links to how it is going to be a heist film.The title “The untouchables” slowly moves away from the shot and this anchors how the main characters are untouchable which tells the audience that they are strong smart and will never get beaten. Also the title slowly vanishes which suggests that the main character will never be seen after also that the main character may die and become a legend of gangs.The music creats enigma while the cast is being showen.The music also creats anger by the tone of it.

The first time the audience meets Al Capone we are looking down on him although he is getting his shoes shinned,nails done, shaved and interviewd portrays the fact that he is powerfull and is the leader of a gang or the police department.When the year 1930 shows this also suggests it is film noir. His face is covered at first this creats enigma and gets the audience thinking who is the powerfull guy in the chair. He also looks like a typical gangster with his smart looking trousers, white shirt, black shiney shoes and slicked back hair. His accent fits in with the tyipical gangster aswell. Also because Al Capone was in home alone and was the bad guy this creats the tipical gangster look and feeling aswell. This is why when the man that is shaving him cuts him atomatically the audience gets a feeling that he is going to crack. When he says he grew up in a tough naibougher hood this shows is is gangter type aswell. When he says “sometimes a reputation follows you” this creats enigma wondering what his reputation was like and if it has follwed.

The way everyone is dressed creats the film noir type.The guy in the white suit stands out from everyone else dressed in dull colurs showing that he is important in the film. When the guy walks out withought his breif case the bomb going off is unexpected.