genre analysis

From this opening scene of The Great Gatsby alone, the viewer would be able to sense that the upcoming film would be perhaps a thriller. The opening scene could be described as mysterious due to the face it does not give away much and leaves the viewer with an overwhelming sense of suspense with an almost cliff hanger effect. This effect was most likely intended on because of the way it grips the viewer and makes them want to carry on watching - no one wants to be bored of a film 22 seconds in.
The music in the background (violins humming) makes adds the effect of suspense and tension as this sound could be described as unnerving, it is not "easy listening" music, instead it creates an eerie and tense aura.