To open the film, we are immediately introduced to the main character by a medium shot which allows us to see the full body of the character in detail, as well as the surrounding. The fact that he is on the top of a moving train immediately highlights the genre of action, as it is definitely not a common place to be and it adds a sense of danger. The train then goes under a bridge and in doing so the screen goes black and cuts to the main character now inside the train. He quickly checks a wound in his chest as he walks along. The blood stained shirt and jacket again highlight the genre as blood demonstrates the use of guns, or another sort of weapon. Furthermore, the lack of care demonstrated by the face of the character shows that it is likely to be a regular occurrence and isnt much to worry about. The constant diegetic, on-screen sound of the train in the background is emphasised to allow the audience to know where they are, as well as adding drama to the scene.
We then see a long shot of the train and a car driving past. The benefit of this is that the audience begin to understand more about the story line and setting all in one shot. The sound of the cars tyres against the road and dirt being blown are emphasised to demonstrate action. The shot then cuts to a medium shot of the car and non-diegetic sound of drum beats for every time the shot changes. There is then a shot of another character on top of the train. The camera angle then changes to a view on the roof of the train as well. This makes the audience feel like they are part of the action. A panning shot is then taken from the ground and focuses on the two characters who are fighting on top of the train. This fighting emphasis the genre of action yet again. There is then a wide angle shot to capture the scenery and tempo at which the train is moving. The non-diegetic sound is then emphasised and takes more of a role in the action as it builds suspense.
There is then a tracking shot of a car which makes the audience feel like they're involved in the action. To follow, there is then a few more changes of shot before there is a camera movement that goes from the train into the bushes and then pans around to show the car driving in parallel next to the train. We then see a view from the eyes of the car driver and then back to her facial expression. This lets the viewer know that shes thinking about doing something but is not sure what. There is then shots of the characters from a high angle fighting on the train again. This may make the audience think of them as small and weak as they are shown to be looked down on and in some ways helpless.
There is then a close up of the victim/baddie (which has not yet been established) being strangled. The capturing of the action scene then carries on like this for several moments jumping between close-ups and medium shots of the fight scene. Finally, we hear some dialogue from the driver of the car who is talking to another person through the radio. This is a parallel shot as you see the thing that is happening at the same time but in two different locations.
We then see the female driver get out of the car carrying a gun (mise-en-scene). The camera shot then jumps to what we can see inside the eye piece of the gun. It continues with parallel camera shots between the guns view, a shot of the female and also the fight scene. An 'engima code' is then created when hear that the female 'might have a shot'. This puts the audience on edge to see if she could make it or not. The tension is built by the non-diegetic music that has been laid over the top. There is more converse between the characters as to whether the female should 'take the shot' or not, bearing in mind its not 'clean' and she 'might hit Bond'. This continues to build tension as it is clear that time is running out to the audience as a shot of a tunnel shows that they are approaching their last chance. The diegetic sounds of emphasised punching and grunting also adds tension and drama. She 'takes the shot' and appears, by her facial expression' to hit the wrong person. The silence and camera view of Bond falling backwards adds tension and gives the audience a second to comprehend what has occurred. The panning shot of Bond into the water followed by the loud sound of water splashing suddenly brings the drama to an end in an interesting way.
In conclusion, the use of guns and fast cars shows the genre of action very quickly. The mise-en-scene is created through the setting of the train and vast environment.
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