Previous year 12 thriller openings

I have had a look at the school's channel on YouTube and I've watched some of the previous year 12 thriller openings that are on there. I have then analysed these openings for their strengths and weaknesses.

Vengeance

Strengths
• The music creates a good tense atmosphere.
• I like the way a hand-held camera is used to follow the skier.
• Variety of shots.
Weaknesses
• There is no narrative to follow.
• The opening scene doesn't make any sense.

Regret?

Strengths
• I like the use of juxtaposition.
• Good visual effects were used.
• I liked the use of the music when the guy was remembering what had happened.
Weaknesses
• I think that the reversing of the car on the drive was a bit unnecessary.
• The white flashes at the end of the flashbacks went on for a bit too long.

Third Floor

Strengths
• I like the way the music builds up over the opening credits.
• Good transitions.
• I like the aerial shot over the guy on the floor of the lift.
• Good distinction between present day and flashbacks.
Weaknesses
• I think some of the credits should have been laid over shots so that more time was taken up with footage and less time was taken up with credits.
• Different music could have maybe been used for the flashbacks.

Re:Venge

Strengths
• I like the music used.
• I like the way the opening shot has been done twice.
• Variety of shot angles were used.
Weaknesses
• Could have done with a few more mid-shots/close-ups.
• No narrative to follow.
• It wasn't clear if the black and white footage was supposed to be a flashback or not.