The Title of the Film
The title of the film is very interesting as there are many different interpretations of what it could mean but as we watch the film the main character says "I did what you said with that brick" to an unknown character on the other end of the phone. This leaves the audience guessing what he did with the brick and who he is talking to just as a car speeds past him which the character seems to recognise creating suspense.
The Revealing of the Location
The setting is revealed very slowly, first by showing the characters feet after panning over the wall. It them reveals part of his 'girlfriend' who is lying face down in a storm drain which is also revealed piece by piece. The time of day is made clear to the audience through the use of natural light as there is daylight which is clearly visible to the audience after the setting is revealed. Like most good thrillers, this film has also started at the end to make the audience become intrigued and wish to know what has happened. After the first location is revealed, a sound bridge is used to change location to a school. We can tell it is a school because of the bell and the way the setting has lockers lined up.
Costumes and Props
The main character is wearing jeans and a polo shirt which shows his age to the audience where as the girl contrasts with that as she is wearing high heels, a blue bracelet and a jumper, she looks as if she is about to go out but when she is first shown to the audience she is covered in mud which suggests that she was not expecting the events to unfold in the way they did. As the scene changes the blue bracelet is used as a bridge which also shows that the characters were wearing the same costume for the whole event over the two days.
Camera work
The camera is first used to show extreme close ups of the characters as the setting is revealed which helps to show to the audience that the male character is upset and that there is something not right with the female character. The rule of thirds is also used in every shot which is very interesting as it makes each shot interesting and aids in drawing in the audience. Another technique used is eye line match and continuity editing which help to make the story believable and show what the character sees as though we are looking through his eyes which helps to raise questions about the film so the audience become more intertwined with the story.
Title and Font Style
the title of the film, 'Brick', is in capital letters, written in plain white on a black background to make it stand out. The title is placed after the setting is revealed to the audience so we can still hear the diegetic sound and again, like most thrillers, the title is in solid, traditional font which doesn't reveal anything to the audience.
Story
The story of the film is that the main character is investigating the disappearance of his girlfriend at his High School. Although it is a very basic idea the camera work and twist that are revealed to the audience make an interesting film.
Genre
We can tell that this is a thriller film because at the beginning of the film there is an eerie non diegetic sound of bells which helps to settle the audience but also to create an atmosphere of uneasiness and suspense which is maintained throughout the film. It also has a slow paced opening which is typical of a thriller as it settles the audience so they are ready to watch the film.
The title of the film is very interesting as there are many different interpretations of what it could mean but as we watch the film the main character says "I did what you said with that brick" to an unknown character on the other end of the phone. This leaves the audience guessing what he did with the brick and who he is talking to just as a car speeds past him which the character seems to recognise creating suspense.
The Revealing of the Location
The setting is revealed very slowly, first by showing the characters feet after panning over the wall. It them reveals part of his 'girlfriend' who is lying face down in a storm drain which is also revealed piece by piece. The time of day is made clear to the audience through the use of natural light as there is daylight which is clearly visible to the audience after the setting is revealed. Like most good thrillers, this film has also started at the end to make the audience become intrigued and wish to know what has happened. After the first location is revealed, a sound bridge is used to change location to a school. We can tell it is a school because of the bell and the way the setting has lockers lined up.
Costumes and Props
The main character is wearing jeans and a polo shirt which shows his age to the audience where as the girl contrasts with that as she is wearing high heels, a blue bracelet and a jumper, she looks as if she is about to go out but when she is first shown to the audience she is covered in mud which suggests that she was not expecting the events to unfold in the way they did. As the scene changes the blue bracelet is used as a bridge which also shows that the characters were wearing the same costume for the whole event over the two days.
Camera work
The camera is first used to show extreme close ups of the characters as the setting is revealed which helps to show to the audience that the male character is upset and that there is something not right with the female character. The rule of thirds is also used in every shot which is very interesting as it makes each shot interesting and aids in drawing in the audience. Another technique used is eye line match and continuity editing which help to make the story believable and show what the character sees as though we are looking through his eyes which helps to raise questions about the film so the audience become more intertwined with the story.
Title and Font Style
the title of the film, 'Brick', is in capital letters, written in plain white on a black background to make it stand out. The title is placed after the setting is revealed to the audience so we can still hear the diegetic sound and again, like most thrillers, the title is in solid, traditional font which doesn't reveal anything to the audience.
Story
The story of the film is that the main character is investigating the disappearance of his girlfriend at his High School. Although it is a very basic idea the camera work and twist that are revealed to the audience make an interesting film.
Genre
We can tell that this is a thriller film because at the beginning of the film there is an eerie non diegetic sound of bells which helps to settle the audience but also to create an atmosphere of uneasiness and suspense which is maintained throughout the film. It also has a slow paced opening which is typical of a thriller as it settles the audience so they are ready to watch the film.
Tom, where is the contact sheet for this post? You others have been really good. You are aiming for a B, so you need to really invest effort with every post to make it visual and interesting.
ReplyDeleteAvoid slipping into the trap of retelling the plot. Your job in Media is to deconstruct HOW the film has been put together. You say here that the film shows muddy feet - you need to use media language to explain HOW the film shows muddy feet - and then comment on what the possible connotations of this might be.
SJA Jan 21st