Opening to Pulp Fiction

http://youtu.be/lwusCDRiDwE

In this opening sequence you can see straight away the contrasts in characters. The man is sitting with his feet up on the bench smoking a cigarette whereas the woman is sitting straight and with proper posture. The woman speaks politely where in contrast the man swears and appears more aggressive. When the man asks for the coffee he shouts it at the woman and doesn't use his manners. He is like this in the opening sequence to show the audience that he is a ruthless character. a 180 degree camera shot is used during the dialogue. The irony used in the later part of the sequence is when the male and woman tell each other and have little cute names to call themselves. The next moment they both stand up screaming with their guns drawn.

There is suddenly a role reversal as the man who is coming across and ruthless is out shown by the polite woman who is screaming and demanding and swearing. A high angle shot is used to look up at the two robbers to assert their authority and power.