The film features a Southern American voiceover to match the desert settings the film was based in. It started off with slow-paced long shots of the desert scenery and the only signs of life is a police car going down the only road in the area. The editing then cuts to reveal someones silohette in the back of the police car. The audience is unable to see who this person is which shows that implies that they are a mysterious, reserved character in the narrative but also that they are the antagonist as they are hidden in the shadows, portrayin to us that he is dangerous. The film is mostly in silence playing on the uncomfortable feelings that the victims feel when talking to the antagonist and the fact that they are alone and that no one can save them. During the film, the antagonist is seen killing innocent people and the extreme close ups of his feet walking towards the victims rooms instantly creates tension within the audience. The variety of shot types, such as the close ups which cut to the long shots of a character walking, allow for the audience to feel even more on edge. There is also a variety of camera movements, for example, the tracking shot of a mans feet as he walks past some dead bodies. The editing included transitions such as dissolve and straight cuts to create diversity in the film and to keep the audience interested in the film.
Thursday, 30 January 2014
No Country for Old Men
No Country for Old Men is a 2007 film directed by the Coen Brothers starring Josh Brolin, Javier Barden, Tommy Lee jones and Woody Harrelson. It won 4 Oscars at the 2008 Academy Awards and is well-knwon for its bloody scenes and unusual characters.
The film features a Southern American voiceover to match the desert settings the film was based in. It started off with slow-paced long shots of the desert scenery and the only signs of life is a police car going down the only road in the area. The editing then cuts to reveal someones silohette in the back of the police car. The audience is unable to see who this person is which shows that implies that they are a mysterious, reserved character in the narrative but also that they are the antagonist as they are hidden in the shadows, portrayin to us that he is dangerous. The film is mostly in silence playing on the uncomfortable feelings that the victims feel when talking to the antagonist and the fact that they are alone and that no one can save them. During the film, the antagonist is seen killing innocent people and the extreme close ups of his feet walking towards the victims rooms instantly creates tension within the audience. The variety of shot types, such as the close ups which cut to the long shots of a character walking, allow for the audience to feel even more on edge. There is also a variety of camera movements, for example, the tracking shot of a mans feet as he walks past some dead bodies. The editing included transitions such as dissolve and straight cuts to create diversity in the film and to keep the audience interested in the film.
The film features a Southern American voiceover to match the desert settings the film was based in. It started off with slow-paced long shots of the desert scenery and the only signs of life is a police car going down the only road in the area. The editing then cuts to reveal someones silohette in the back of the police car. The audience is unable to see who this person is which shows that implies that they are a mysterious, reserved character in the narrative but also that they are the antagonist as they are hidden in the shadows, portrayin to us that he is dangerous. The film is mostly in silence playing on the uncomfortable feelings that the victims feel when talking to the antagonist and the fact that they are alone and that no one can save them. During the film, the antagonist is seen killing innocent people and the extreme close ups of his feet walking towards the victims rooms instantly creates tension within the audience. The variety of shot types, such as the close ups which cut to the long shots of a character walking, allow for the audience to feel even more on edge. There is also a variety of camera movements, for example, the tracking shot of a mans feet as he walks past some dead bodies. The editing included transitions such as dissolve and straight cuts to create diversity in the film and to keep the audience interested in the film.
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