Although we have analysed many thrillers in lesson I have chosen to analyse a further two openings of a thriller for additionally research. Here is a list of the current top twelve thrillers, two of which are highlighted (which i will be watching and analysing):
1. The Godfather (1972)
2. The Godfather: Part II (1974)
3. Pulp Fiction (1994)
4. The Dark Knight (2008)
5. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
6. Rear Window (1954)
7. Cidade de Deus (2002)
8. Fight Club (1999)
9. The Usual Suspects (1995)
10.Psycho (1960)
11. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
12. North by Northwest (1959)
Pulp Fiction
Pulp Fiction (1994) is an American film directed by Quentin Tarantin . The film is known for its mix of humour and violence and pop culture. The film has been awarded for best original screen play and has been nominated for seven Oscars.
I only watched the opening rather than the whole film in order to offer more ideas
1. The Godfather (1972)
2. The Godfather: Part II (1974)
3. Pulp Fiction (1994)
4. The Dark Knight (2008)
5. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
6. Rear Window (1954)
7. Cidade de Deus (2002)
8. Fight Club (1999)
9. The Usual Suspects (1995)
10.Psycho (1960)
11. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
12. North by Northwest (1959)
Pulp Fiction
Pulp Fiction (1994) is an American film directed by Quentin Tarantin . The film is known for its mix of humour and violence and pop culture. The film has been awarded for best original screen play and has been nominated for seven Oscars.
I only watched the opening rather than the whole film in order to offer more ideas
for mine and the groups final piece. Before any credits or scenes begin the film starts with a title card of two dictionary definitions of the word "pulp". This immediately gives the audience an insight to what the film is going to be about. However I could not see how this would relate to a thriller
film. After the title card of definitions are shown, the film goes straight in showing a shot of a couple. The couple have a conversation about robberies and crime in which the audience can pick up the relevance this has on the film. Although I felt there was a slight confusion. As the couple discuss there plan to rob this cafe after a violence start, sudden gangster music begins. Where after the credits begin to roll on screen. The credits run for a long time and from the change of gangster music, upbeat music begins in the background the credits are still rolling. Instantly after the credits the film shifts to an introduction of two men. Close ups are shown of the two in suits, a slick look about them sitting in a car. They begin to talk of humour and again the topic of crime emerges. The film includes a cultural watershed influence to it which audiences can relate to.
film. After the title card of definitions are shown, the film goes straight in showing a shot of a couple. The couple have a conversation about robberies and crime in which the audience can pick up the relevance this has on the film. Although I felt there was a slight confusion. As the couple discuss there plan to rob this cafe after a violence start, sudden gangster music begins. Where after the credits begin to roll on screen. The credits run for a long time and from the change of gangster music, upbeat music begins in the background the credits are still rolling. Instantly after the credits the film shifts to an introduction of two men. Close ups are shown of the two in suits, a slick look about them sitting in a car. They begin to talk of humour and again the topic of crime emerges. The film includes a cultural watershed influence to it which audiences can relate to.
Although this film does not relate to our final piece much it was still a good opportunity for me to view different methods directors use. Contrasting it proved to me that i didn't feel our credits should roll for as long as this film. However the action that occurs before the credits is entirely relevant to this film. In our product we will also use this system. The young woman walking into a house following a trail of blood immediately shows our product is a thriller.
The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight is a film directed by Christopher Nolan and it is based on the DC Comics of Batman. It has won a number of awards from best picture to best special effects.
Without any credit
s the film immediately begins. There is a moment of silence with the image of water dis merging and with an explosion the music starts a sudden loud drum noise. Where after the audience is shown a scan of the top of the buildings. As glass smashes and we are shown a number of men with clown masks, action music plays. This music is represented like a clock ticking, these men are under pressure to rob the bank and get out as soon as possible with the stress of restricted time.
As more action occurs the music becomes more dramatic. The breaking of the bank begins with five clowns, each assigned to specific tasks. As the clowns go on with the robbery they begin to shot each other in order to achieve a bigger share of the money for themselves. Although they are unaware that they are being deceived by the "Joker" himself. At this point quick, fast shots are taken erupting the audience. The bank manager who has also been shot by one of the clowns, warns the remaining clown that he will pay for this. As the last clown takes off his mask to reveal himself as "The Joker" , the man immediately stops talking in a state of shock and we the viewers know that he is harmful. This shows the authority and reputation the Joker has. He is a dangerous villain. The film then goes on to follow the journey and investigation of the rising threat of the criminal the "Joker".
The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight is a film directed by Christopher Nolan and it is based on the DC Comics of Batman. It has won a number of awards from best picture to best special effects.
Without any credit
s the film immediately begins. There is a moment of silence with the image of water dis merging and with an explosion the music starts a sudden loud drum noise. Where after the audience is shown a scan of the top of the buildings. As glass smashes and we are shown a number of men with clown masks, action music plays. This music is represented like a clock ticking, these men are under pressure to rob the bank and get out as soon as possible with the stress of restricted time.As more action occurs the music becomes more dramatic. The breaking of the bank begins with five clowns, each assigned to specific tasks. As the clowns go on with the robbery they begin to shot each other in order to achieve a bigger share of the money for themselves. Although they are unaware that they are being deceived by the "Joker" himself. At this point quick, fast shots are taken erupting the audience. The bank manager who has also been shot by one of the clowns, warns the remaining clown that he will pay for this. As the last clown takes off his mask to reveal himself as "The Joker" , the man immediately stops talking in a state of shock and we the viewers know that he is harmful. This shows the authority and reputation the Joker has. He is a dangerous villain. The film then goes on to follow the journey and investigation of the rising threat of the criminal the "Joker".
Similar to "The Dark Knight" the music which was used a sort of clock ticking sound which represented the pressure of the time and the action that was occurring, our product has used a piece of music which sounds like drum beats this represents the pressure of the characters safety. As well as quick and fast shots we used this when cutting from the young woman in the basement to the sharpening of the knives. In this film it can be picked up on the reputation of the Joker and we are aware that he is a dangerous person likewise the hazardous character in our film as he appears in the shot with the young woman she begins to scream anticipating he is a harmful person to be dealing with.
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