Since we're invested in their plight and sold on their relationship, when they're
run off the road suddenly by a roaring, spitting heap of a souped - up old truck, the shift in atmosphere is terrifying and appalling.
You might be driving down the
road when you have to
suddenly slam on the brakes because a pig that is on fire being chased by a bear just
ran across the
road, or you might be holding
off incoming enemies atop a church when a patrolling plane decides to strafe you.