Macro Micro elements fast and furious

Micro and macro elements

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Macro elements- the key plot is introduced straight away. We are introduced to the main antagonist, which means we know the key characters. Revealing key/important characters straight away is a convention of a story opening. Furthermore, the plot is of shows how he’s brother has been attacked and killed by his enemies this creates an enigma of what is he going to do next. This outlines the plot of the film. The social group of fast and furious is aimed at generally people the age of 15-30 males. Due to the high age rating of the film (15) it wouldn’t be aimed at people of that age even though they can watch it. The character used is Jason Statham the purpose of using this is that fans of Jason Statham may be convinced to watch the film even though it may not be their favourite genre. This is called star marketing. Further into the opening scene he brings out a symbolic chain, which is shown in every movie of the franchise, this adds symbolism and creates an enigma because the chain represents ‘freedom’. Lastly, when he exits the hospital we can tell its action genre due to all the injured/ dead officers.

Micro elements-

Camera- the interesting thing about this film opening is that it is only one shot meaning no cuts and the whole thing run smoothly. Furthermore, the camera is a tracking shot most of the time showing who the main person is. By having this feature it makes the audience feel a part of the movie too.

Sound- The use of a crescendo builds up the tension and imply that something’s going to happen. The use of this is that it creates suspense/ tension, because when the antagonist rests the gun on his brother and gets up it imply’s that something dramatic is going to happen. So the use of sound in this title sequence creates tension within the audience.

Mise-en-scene- As the first camera shot is an establishing shot it is hard for the audience to tell exactly where the scene is set all they can tell is where in a sense of location as in City. The audience can automatically tell that it is a shot of London’s cityscape due to iconic buildings for instance the shard. The costume wore by the antagonist is a casual/ smart because he wears a shirt and tie. This represents London as London is stereotypically seen as the city which everyone wears a shirt and tie. As the scene continues more characters are revealed and we are aware that it is a hospital due to the clothing of the nurses and the actual setting. The thing which stands out most is that although its a hospital, its a hospital which is destroyed badly due to violence. By the layout being like this we are aware that it is an action genre.

Credit order

1.     Universal studios (production company)

2.     New line cinema (Production company)

3.     In associations with...

4.     Original Film/ One race Films (production company)

5.     Setting location

6.     Actors names (Monologue first credits after)

7.  Crew     

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