Opening sequence textual analysis: Casino Royale SHOT 9

There is then a quick cut to the present to show the antagonist pulling out his gun and aiming at the protagonist. The camera remains at a low angle to both the protagonist and antagonist which further implies that the both of them think they have the upper hand over the other. The whole time during this the director follows the 180°rule. The music has sowed down to a tense hum which helps create tension and along with the emphasised diegetic sounds increases the thrill of the villain pulling the trigger only to realise that he has lost the upper hand because the ammunition for the gun is missing.