We analyzed the opening scene of The Matrix (1999) to see how it follows the conventions of a action thriller.
There is a clear antagonist shown by 'the agents'. They wear suits and sunglasses which distinguish them from the rest of the police. The fact that you can't see their eyes also depersonifies them, and also gives them higher status. The shot shown below is an example of this, they are both (naturally) taller than the police officer, putting them in the position of power.
The chase scene and need for the character Trinity to get out of the situation follows the convention of "a race against time".
The opening scene shows Trinity fighting off a group of police officers. This use of violence is another convention of the action thriller genre. Trinity is also skilled in combat to a supernatural level e.g jumping over long distances accurately. Combat skills are often used in action thrillers to add to the tension and action of certain scenes.
It is set in a large city, as can be seen from the skyscrapers in the distance when Trinity is running across the roof tops.
The character's ambition to succeed is also apparent in this scene as if Trinity does not escape, the agents will kill her.
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