The film is an exhilarating adventure with a great deal of action and diverse emotional and philosophical conflict. It holds a love story, treachery, mob influenced brutality and the struggle of the working class against the atrocious suppressive union. The film’s protagonist is a brave, hardworking individual who must determine whether it is best to stand up against oppression or just endure being part of the problem. Additionally, Marlon Brando delivers a memorable performance as Terry Malloy, a former boxing champion, torn between love and duty. Although, the film may no longer seem as fresh as it once did, the film’s acting and dialogue passages still have an impact which has not faded; it is still possible to experience the influence of the film and of Kazan and Brando, who forever changed film acting in America.
In doing so I will extrapolate on the ideas of the initial article and reveal the ways in which Kazan uses the formal qualities of the film to reinforce the ideas. Given the three-act narrative structure of On the Waterfront, I want to look closely at a number of sequences from each act. From the opening sequence in which Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando) is complicit with the corrupt (Act 1), to his emerging understanding of the corruption characterised by his growing ambivalence (Act 2), to the fight for ‘rights’ (Act 3), the film is rich in its imagery, dialogue and design. There is a careful fusion of all these cinematic elements in the ways that the narrative of conscience, confession and catharsis is played out. For example, throughout the film a strong sense of place is evoked.
In Mel Gibson’s version of Hamlet, Hamlet’s acting is outstanding because while watching the play we can see the effort and talent Gibson has put in the movie. Gibson knows what his lines are and he exactly knows what his actions are. His acting is so natural because while he was acting the audience can feel the pain he is suffering through. Another difference in both versions of the movie is; in Kenneth’s version it does not seem that the play is acted in the theatre, but it is done by professionals. Kenneth’s version is filmed as Hamlet family is very royal and rich; also the house is a mansion.
The director Robert Kronk was successful in his manipulation of the elements of drama and dramatic conventions associated with realism such as tension, roles and relationships, space, place and mood to create a strong sense of dramatic meaning with the audience. This essay aims to analyse the 2009 deBase production of snagged and comment upon the elements of drama used, acting skills and directorial decisions. In the play ‘Snagged’ the tension used plays an integral part in the performance and script. Dramatic tension is the tension which
The Juxtaposition Between Normalcy and Uniqueness in Fargo Joel and Ethan Coen are famous for making postmodern films that are wrought with juxtapositions. Perhaps it is their ability to create dichotomous characters, situations, and scenes that truly makes them postmodern filmmakers. Nevertheless, Fargo, is a prime example of how the Coen brothers combine elements that are seemingly opposites in order to not only provide texture and depth, but also create the basic intrigue that captures their audience. The main juxtaposition in Fargo is between the untraditional and the traditional. The Coen brothers’ characters are, when all is said and done, quite unique.
Shawshank Redemption-Courage by Thomas McKernan "The Shawshank redemption is a film about courage. Discuss. In your answer include at least one of the film scenes that add drama to the film including mis-en-scene." Frank Darabont, a master of his craft meticulously and carefully constructs the film The Shawshank Redemption. As director the nuances of his genius are processed through many stages to reach an elite level of cinema very few have had the privilege to ascertain.
‘If you don’t think Christ is down here on the waterfront, you got another thing coming’. These scenes have a really strong and magnificent impact that continues to resonate throughout the whole entire film. ‘On the Waterfront’ is a magnificent film because it is created by Kazan and Schulberg. The two people who had lived through the real thing. The actors, Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Rod Steiger and Eva Marie Saint played their roles so well that it game the characters a strong presence in the film.
Sequence Analysis In the art of film making, it's imperative a director and the filming crew use all resources available to effectively portray the situation the actors are simulating. With a blend of certain stylistic elements, a quickly crafted set can become a new world and a narrative can become a reality to the audience. In Goodfellas “The Date Sequence” is brought to life with a masterful use of both cinematography and sound. The graceful blend between these two elements, as well as others, draws in viewers and drives forth the narrative. Within the first few seconds of the date sequence, viewers are given a stylized over the should shot at Ray Liotta, allowing the audience to seamlessly adapt to his character's narration and the scene at hand.
Quality is the way the director can incorporate the many layers of music, camera techniques, and style in film. The film must also present eloquent character development and create a mood that is appealing to the viewer. Also , the way the theme is displayed throughout the movie by means of camera styles and technique is essential to the overall feeling and understanding of the flick. The Godfather, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is a very unconventional film about organized crime. However unconventional and strange the movie seems at first, it was a wonderful and engaging film to watch.
It convenes the message that determination and hard work can surmount any challenge thereby rewriting the American dream in modern lingo. The lead roles are assailed by stars that have already proved their mettle numerous times and it is not surprising that Will Smith - who played Chris Gardener, was nominated for an Oscar for his role in this film. The strength of the story and the power of his character cuts through the script like a blade of steel and the characters alone make evaluating the movie problematic. With their remarkable performances they compensate for any shortcomings that the script might have had. The challenge of the movie was to depict the conflict and tension of Chris Gardener’s life without draining the energy of the viewer.