In this essay I will be comparing two films, "The Matrix", and "Se7en". I will discuss the use of cinematography, the genres of the films, and how effective they are. I will also look at the characters, action, plot and atmosphere created, and how these are aimed at each film's target audience.
The genres of the two films are slightly different. "The Matrix" is a science fiction action thriller, which is made apparent in the first 6 minutes of the film. It begins with the FBI trying to find out a telephone number. The screen displays hundreds of bright green numbers on a black background. The camera slowly zooms in on 6 numbers. The only sound at this point, is a conversation between two people that are not named at this stage. This adds a mysterious and intriguing side to the film. The opening image could be seen as quite bizarre and unusual. This scene is followed by a "tunnel" of green letters that the camera travels down; there is a light at the end of it, which could be interpreted as "the light at the end of the tunnel". This convention creates a science-fiction genre, as it is clearly not a "normal" scene. I think that this was the directors" intention, and it clearly states that it is a science-fiction film.
The beginning of "Se7en" is somewhat different, as it is slower moving. It begins with Lieutenant Somerset getting ready in the morning. There is no speech for the first few minutes, highlighting the background noises, which include sirens and shouting outside. This gives the impression that he lives in an area with a high crime rate. Apart from this, the opening scene is quite calm, as it just shows somebody getting ready in a morning. I think that this will make the audience relaxed, and almost lulled into a false sense of security, allowing the murder scene, and the opening credits to make a larger impact. From the opening 6 minutes, I can see that the genre of the film is crime thriller with a lot of psychological twists.
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Charlie's Angels is an action comedy film, which borrows ideas from other well-known movies such as 'Mission Impossible', 'James Bond' and 'The Matrix'. ... In comparison, The Matrix is a science fiction film, with an intricate plot, which captivates the audience's attention with its twists and turns and incredible show of carefully choreographed special effects. ... The main theme of the film is a computer program called 'The Matrix', which controls and uses human beings in order to fuel itself. In order to protect the Earth from 'The...
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Irony of The Matrix Within the action context of The Matrix (Larry Wachowski and Andy Wachowski, 1999) lies a strong philosophical background. ... Yet, the emptiness of the real world cannot be compared to the beauty of the program world. ... Compared to the goals of the people living in Zion, the responsibilities in the Matrix are much simpler. ... He succeeded and therefore proved the power of the Matrix. ... In many ways The Matrix contradicts itself. ...
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