Sub Genre- gangster thriller
The thriller starts with a fight scene and a voice over which could signify that the film has a lot of flights or conflicts etc. It is a very loud opening which draws you in and makes you notice the film more as the shouts and yells of the characters fighting are the only ones you can hear before the voice over starts.
The next scene is in a cafe which introduces a few characters with completely different personality's and traits. There is also music which is almost rock like and it gives the scene a beat yet it also gives it a slightly weird type feeling. It shows money being giving to a male in typical gangster clothes who is possibly being payed for looking after the shop from other gangs or just because he owns that area. The male has his face hidden although you can clearly see that he is an authority figure and powerful as the other characters are scared of him and they do exactly what he tells them too.
The owner of the cafe gives a child a bag full of food and drink as the gangster tells him too while talking to the young boy. You wonder why he is being nice to the boy but you realise as the gangster tells him that if he ever wants some money then he should go and see him. The child already knows where he lives meaning that even though they haven't met the young boy knows about him, again giving him that feeling of power.
The gangster seems to be a ladies man of some sorts as he asks a female behind the bar if she has started her period yet, suggesting that he either wants sex or children. He also gives some money to her telling the female to buy herself some make up. The females father is in the same room however he doesn't say anything as you can see the scared look on his face, meaning that he knows what the gangster is like.
The scene again changes to another on a beach with the gangster killing a male and a female, they look almost like the cafe owners yet in the opening this is not proven or even acknowledged. The gangster laughs as the female falls onto the male, both being dead, and says that didn't she fall awkwardly.
You hardly see the males face as it is often hidden in the shadows. This could show, corruption, darkness, mystery, danger, something to hide, killer where as the boys face contrasts this by being innocent, emotional and naive. This suggests that the gangster in maybe trying to control or mold the child. However the gangster character is very typical by what he wears to his stereotypical voice which is deep and dark. This again shows danger and mystery.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Vacancy film
Opening of the film. Sub Genre is horror and thriller. Characters involved are a husband, wife and another male.
Titles- Dark red colours which give off a feeling of danger and they run like blood which might mean that there is going to be blood in the film. Music with the film is high paced and accelerating which gives of a eerie type feeling. It has intense and jumpy music which gets worse as the music increases again raising the tension. The titles then turn into a maze which could signify escape or entrapment.
The film has a typical scene when they try to dodge an animal in the road which results in them losing control of the car. This is typical to thriller and horror films which usually result in the characters being stranded or stuck somewhere they wouldn't usually be. They are also surrounded by darkness which could be hiding something or someone that is watching them. It gives an eerie feel as you don't know exactly what could be in the dark, a few metres away from the characters.
The characters try to put on the radio although all they get is static, again this is typical to horror type films. The static also gives off the feeling of isolation as it is just the husband and the wife in a car with lots of space around them and their seems to be no one in the distance or even close by. This shows that they must have been travelling for quite a while as they are driving through the night.
There is a scene where the couple pull into an isolated gas station which seems to be open yet it gives questions to the audience as the station is only small and is on an isolated road so they couldn't possibly stay open all night as they wouldn't be able to afford it. This males you wonder why it is open. A man suddenly appears at the car window making the couple jump which again makes you wonder why the man is wide awake at such a late time.
In the car there is low lighting which again gives off an eerie feeling but it could also be trying o hide he characters faces, this could signify that they are hiding something from the audience. The couple argue in a lot yet it is far more than the average couple supposedly argues. The male character (husband) gives humour which tries to lighten the mood although this is at the females expense which her expression clearly shows as she gives him daggers. The couple look as though they are in different cars due to them being so far apart from each other which might mean that they are separated but they are could have been forced to some events together.
The male character constantly rubs his eyes at various points and this tells the audience that he is tired. Yet the tired feel could also refer to the fact that he is tired of the relationship that he has with the female as he rubs his eyes the most when they are arguing in the car.
The music changes as they pull into the gas station which becomes more apparent as they get closer to the location. The background also comes into view which again shows that they have come from a long distance away. The road seems to go on for miles although most of it is encased in darkness which could mean that they are alone or trapped.
The female (wife) keeps asking her husband who is driving the car various questions. These include: where are we? which the male completely ignores possibly showing that he doesn't know where they are either. The husband is shown to be agitated while the wife seems to be more calm and quiet. The male stills wears a wedding ring although the female doesn't seem to be wearing one, this could prove the fact that they are separated.
The CD player seems to be old fashioned for the car showing that its not supposed to be there possibly like its owners not supposed to be at the station. The characters introduce a name which is proven later on to be their child who died although it doesn't tell you why at the start of the film, this could of been the event which caused the couple to end their relationship.
The motel is possibly a false oasis of light which means that it seems to be a good omen as they can get their car checked but is the motel really safe? The male at the station tells them that a certain road leads to a dead end which could mean the end of life or the end of a destination etc. Their is sharp music playing as the male at the motel appears which raises tension and makes you jump. He is wide awake in the middle of the night which means that he could be expecting them or waiting for them.
Titles- Dark red colours which give off a feeling of danger and they run like blood which might mean that there is going to be blood in the film. Music with the film is high paced and accelerating which gives of a eerie type feeling. It has intense and jumpy music which gets worse as the music increases again raising the tension. The titles then turn into a maze which could signify escape or entrapment.
The film has a typical scene when they try to dodge an animal in the road which results in them losing control of the car. This is typical to thriller and horror films which usually result in the characters being stranded or stuck somewhere they wouldn't usually be. They are also surrounded by darkness which could be hiding something or someone that is watching them. It gives an eerie feel as you don't know exactly what could be in the dark, a few metres away from the characters.
The characters try to put on the radio although all they get is static, again this is typical to horror type films. The static also gives off the feeling of isolation as it is just the husband and the wife in a car with lots of space around them and their seems to be no one in the distance or even close by. This shows that they must have been travelling for quite a while as they are driving through the night.
There is a scene where the couple pull into an isolated gas station which seems to be open yet it gives questions to the audience as the station is only small and is on an isolated road so they couldn't possibly stay open all night as they wouldn't be able to afford it. This males you wonder why it is open. A man suddenly appears at the car window making the couple jump which again makes you wonder why the man is wide awake at such a late time.
In the car there is low lighting which again gives off an eerie feeling but it could also be trying o hide he characters faces, this could signify that they are hiding something from the audience. The couple argue in a lot yet it is far more than the average couple supposedly argues. The male character (husband) gives humour which tries to lighten the mood although this is at the females expense which her expression clearly shows as she gives him daggers. The couple look as though they are in different cars due to them being so far apart from each other which might mean that they are separated but they are could have been forced to some events together.
The male character constantly rubs his eyes at various points and this tells the audience that he is tired. Yet the tired feel could also refer to the fact that he is tired of the relationship that he has with the female as he rubs his eyes the most when they are arguing in the car.
The music changes as they pull into the gas station which becomes more apparent as they get closer to the location. The background also comes into view which again shows that they have come from a long distance away. The road seems to go on for miles although most of it is encased in darkness which could mean that they are alone or trapped.
The female (wife) keeps asking her husband who is driving the car various questions. These include: where are we? which the male completely ignores possibly showing that he doesn't know where they are either. The husband is shown to be agitated while the wife seems to be more calm and quiet. The male stills wears a wedding ring although the female doesn't seem to be wearing one, this could prove the fact that they are separated.
The CD player seems to be old fashioned for the car showing that its not supposed to be there possibly like its owners not supposed to be at the station. The characters introduce a name which is proven later on to be their child who died although it doesn't tell you why at the start of the film, this could of been the event which caused the couple to end their relationship.
The motel is possibly a false oasis of light which means that it seems to be a good omen as they can get their car checked but is the motel really safe? The male at the station tells them that a certain road leads to a dead end which could mean the end of life or the end of a destination etc. Their is sharp music playing as the male at the motel appears which raises tension and makes you jump. He is wide awake in the middle of the night which means that he could be expecting them or waiting for them.
James Bond film
Expectations- The theme tune, guns, gadgets, large explosions, death, attractive women, action, fast cars, blood, film starts then credits then it goes back to the film.
Camera Angles and Movements of Camera during opening:
-low shot of building looking upwards which shows that it is powerful and important
-middle shot of head and torso which shows the character
-close up of character makes you see his emotions
-close up of elevator number showing you what floor hes on
-shots from character to character raising tension
-close up of broken glass which suggests a break in of some sorts
-James bond wears dark colours around him which hide him but possibly show that he does have a dark streak to him (being a killer)
-shot of gun which is a symbol that shows power and danger
-fight scene has many different angles which raises tension
-close up of face shows the characters emotion
-shot of the victims head shows that he is dead
-low shot of victim tells the audience that he was weak and unimportant
-high shot of James shows that he is powerful and strong
-barrel of gun is taken after he shots the vic which goes into the screen/camera
The film is able to be viewed by most age groups as it has glamorized violence- you don't see blood or much of it, no gore etc.
Credits suggest:
gambling
corrupt
danger
death
violence
linking violence and gambling
Camera Angles and Movements of Camera during opening:
-low shot of building looking upwards which shows that it is powerful and important
-middle shot of head and torso which shows the character
-close up of character makes you see his emotions
-close up of elevator number showing you what floor hes on
-shots from character to character raising tension
-close up of broken glass which suggests a break in of some sorts
-James bond wears dark colours around him which hide him but possibly show that he does have a dark streak to him (being a killer)
-shot of gun which is a symbol that shows power and danger
-fight scene has many different angles which raises tension
-close up of face shows the characters emotion
-shot of the victims head shows that he is dead
-low shot of victim tells the audience that he was weak and unimportant
-high shot of James shows that he is powerful and strong
-barrel of gun is taken after he shots the vic which goes into the screen/camera
The film is able to be viewed by most age groups as it has glamorized violence- you don't see blood or much of it, no gore etc.
Credits suggest:
gambling
corrupt
danger
death
violence
linking violence and gambling
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Hollywood Film
Deja vu (2006 crime and science fiction thriller)
The film was directed by Tony Scott, produced by Jerry Brucheimer, co written by Bill Marsilli and Terry Rossio. The plot involves ATF agent Douglas Carlin, who travels back in time in attempts to prevent a domestic terrorist attack that takes place in New Orleans and to save a women whom he falls in love with, Claire Kuchever. Filming took place throughout post Katrina New.
The film premiered in New York City on November 20, 2006 it was then released in states two days later and to Mexico and Canada by the end of November. It was then released worldwide in the early months of 2007. It received mixed reviews from the critics. It was the twenty third successful film worldwide for 2006grossing in $180 million worldwide.
Main Actors include, Denzel Washington, Paula Patton, Adam Goldberg, Elden Henson, Bruce Greenwood, Val Kilmer, Erika Alexander, Matt Cravan, James Caviezel etc.
According to Rotten Tomatoes, the film is rated 57% which Metacritic gave it 59% out of 100 based on thirty two professional critics. It was called a bravura set piece by IGN who gave the film a smashing 8 out of 10. Likewise Michael Wilmington of the Orlando Sentinel rated the films three out of three stars adding, good cast and unyielding professionalism to the mixture too.
Deja vu was premiered in NYC on November 20th 2006 before anywhere else on the planet which helped to give the film $64,000,000 which it got from US domestic box office earrings. This was a lot of the total amount of money which as i pointed out before was $180,000,000, a lot of money.
The film was still nominated for five awards, one being the best science film but that was won by children of men. It was also up there for best breakout performance, film composer of the year, best fire stunt and best work on a vehicle however they lost them too. The film did win one award which was the international gold reel award, a merit derived from the nielsen EDI gold reel award ceremonies.
The film was released on DVD approximately five months after its release to American theaters on April 24 2007. In the following two weeks the film was the second most purchased entity in the US, just being beaten by Night at the Museum.
British Film
Doomsday (2008 British science fiction action film)It is a post apocalyptic film which is written and directed by Neil Marshall. This film takes place in the future where Scotland has been quarantined due to the onset of a deadly virus. When the virus breaks out in London, political leaders send major Eden Sinclair to Scotland in order to find a cure based on evidence of survivors. Sinclair and her team run into two groups of survivors: marauders and medieval warriors.
The film was released on the 14th march 2008 in the us and Canada but only came out in Britain on the 9th of may the same year.it did not perform well at the box office and the critics gave it mixed and average ratings. The cast for the film include Rhona Mitra, Snake Plissken, Bob Hoskins, Malcolm Mcdowell, Alexander Siddig, David OHara, Craig Conway etc.
For its theatrical run, the film was originally intended to be distributed by Focus Features under Rogue Pictures but the company transferred Doomsday among other films to Universal pictures for larger scale production, marketing began in 2008. It was brought out march 14th which grossed $4,926,565 in its opening weekend and ranked seventh in the box office which box office mojo reported a failed opening. The film grossed $500,000 in Italy and $ $11,008,770 in the UK and Canada however worldwide, the film has grossed over $21,614,869.
Rotten Tomatoes reported that 48% of critics gave the film positive write ups based on a sample of 61 with an average score of 5/10. While Metacritic gave the film a score of 51 based on 14 reviews.. Alison Rowat of the Herald perceived the film as a decidedly every way for a thriller type film, with the characters being only half developed despite a decent cast of stars. Philip Key of the Liverpool daily post described the film as a badly thought out science saga which leaves more questions than answers.
However Alonso Duralde of MSNBC described Doomsday as ridiculous, derivative, confusingly edited and laden with gore but its so over the top that wears down your defenses and eventually ,makes you just go with it. He believes that the main character would have qualified as a memorable fierce chick if the film wasn't so silly. the Philadelphia Inquirer rated the film 2.5 stars out of 4.
The film was released on Blue ray making it the first film by Universal pictures to ever be blue ray. That said people said that the DVD was a pretty straight up behind the scenes take on the film and the visual effects were the only things worth watching" So all in all it wasn't a very well thought out or liked film. There is no record of it ever winning an award or actually being nominated for one.
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