What we would like to see in a film opening

As we are making a film opening of our own, we decided it would make sense to come up with a list that shows what we like in a filming opening and what would appeal to a wide audience.

• suspense through mise en scene, camera, editing and sound
• simplicity in the narrative 
• ambiguity 
• keeps the story line concealed until further into the film
• dramatic irony between characters
• different shot types 
• effective match cuts
• immersive atmosphere in the audience
• effective sounds
• establishing shots in the beginning