Analysing Action Genre

The Dark Knight

Released:	25th July 2008
Genre:	Action
Price:	A
Estimated box office:	£20,000,000
Director:	Christopher Nolan
Film cast:	Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman
Certificate:	TBC
Distributor:	Warner Brothers
The Story:	Sequel to "BATMAN BEGINS" (2005) directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale.

 

The Dark Knight Opening Scene Analysis Sound: • Sound is very important within a Action Film to help set the tone mood and atmosphere. • Non-diegetic music is used to reflect the narrative events such as the bank robbery • Diegetic sound is used in the dialogue between the characters Camera Angles: • A close-up shot is used to show the characters's masks • An establishing shot is used of the setting Of the cityhis establishes where the narrative is going to take place.lishes where the narrative is going to take place. • A two shot is used of the characters when they are trying to brake open a electric box to show their relationship to not be very good because he kills the other guy shortly after • A tracking shot follows the action of when they are going along the zip wire to reveal to the audience that something exciting will happen soon this engages them because they want to see what happens • Characters: • The main characters are not introduced in the opening scene Enigma codes: The audience want to know what will happen to the characters who are stealing the money • Symbolic codes are shown in the mise-en-scene: • In the opening the audience would identify symbols such as the guns and trhe masks these could make the audience feel/think there is going to be some action in the coming scene. • Props/ costumes: • The audience can see that the characters are wearing dark clothes with masks this shows that they want to hide their identites this is typical of the genre because the bad guys in action films genrally hide there identities • Props are featured such as the guns this is typical of the genre as it shows there will be fighting scenes which is typical in the action genre • Clichés: • Noticeable clichés are used in the opening scene such as the zip wire which is a wierd way to travel this engages the audience as they recognise these features and can predict what is going to happen in the narrative.

The Dark Knight Rises

Released:	20th July 2012
Genre:	Action, Thriller, Crime
Price:	A-
Estimated box office:	£45,000,000
Director:	Christopher Nolan
Film cast:	Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine
Certificate:	12A
Distributor:	Warner Brothers
The Story:	Eight years on, a new terrorist leader, Bane, overwhelms Gotham's finest, and the Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy.
	•       Sound: •       Sound is very important within a Action film to help set the tone mood and atmosphere. •       Non-diegetic music is used to reflect the narrative events such as when bane is captured there is intense music in the beackground to make the scene more intense. •       Diegetic sound is used in the dialogue between the characters in the scene where bane is on the plane and is talking to another man.it reveals that by the way they are speaking in the scene they do not like eachother, this shows that the genre is action. •      Camera Angles: •      A close-up shot is used to show the bane having a bag being taking off his head the close up has a good intense effect for the audience  •      An establishing shot is used of the setting of the plane flying over the jungle this establishes where the narrative is going to take place. •      A two shot is used of bane and a man speaking to each other this shows they do not like eachother we can tell because of there facial expressions •      A tracking shot follows the plane flying over the green fieldsto reveal to the audience where they are going and to give them a clue something might happen eg a explosion because its a action filmthis engages them because knowing that something might happen will make them want to watch on •      Characters: •      The main characters are introduced in the opening scene when bane gets a bag taken off his head on the plane the audience recognizes that he is one of the main characters through the use of the dialogue/camera shots/events that they are involved in. •      Narrative Events: •      The opening scene features certain narrative events such as bane being captured on the plane these conform to the genre as other openings such as the dark knight which is the previous film as they feature similar events. •      Enigma codes: •      Enigma codes are used to tease the audience and engage them in the narrative so they carry on watching the film. Certain enigmas are included in the opening such as puzzles about why bane is in the plane questions are left unanswered about how batman will come into the film •      The audience want to know what will happen to bane in the plane. •      Symbolic codes are shown in the mise-en-scene: •      In the opening the audience would identify symbols such as…..these could make the audience feel/think……………………….. •      Props/ costumes: •      The audience can see that the character is wearing………….this shows that…….this is typical of the genre because…………….. •      Props are featured such as………………this is typical of the genre as it shows………….. •      Clichés: •      Noticeable clichés are used in the opening scene such as…………….this engages the audience as they recognise these features and can predict what is going to happen in the narrative. Children of Men Released: 22nd September 2006 Genre: Adventure Price: C Estimated box office: £8,000,000 Director: Alfonso Cuarón Film cast: Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Charlie Hunnam, Michael Caine Certificate: 15 Distributor: UIP The Story: A futuristic society faces extinction when no children are born and the human race has lost the ability to reproduce. England has descended into chaos, until an iron-handed warden is brought in to institute martial law. The warden's ability to keep order is threatened when a woman finds that she is pregnant with what would be the first child born in 27 years. Featured players include Clive ("INSIDE MAN") Owen and Julianne ("FREEDOMLAND") Moore. Based on the novel "The Children of Men" written by P.D. James, the film is directed by Alfonso ("HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN") Cuaron

	Sound: Sound is very important within a action film to help set the tone mood and atmosphere. Non-diegetic music is used to reflect the narrative events such as the news report before the film starts to set the scene for the audience. Diegetic sound is used in the dialogue when the explosion happens this shows that the genre is Action. Camera Angles: An establishing shot is used of the setting of London in 2027 this establishes where the narrative is going to take place. A shot which shows multiple people in the shop  is used, it is used to show whatever is on the TV is very important because everyone is watching it. A tracking shot follows the action of the man walking out of the shop and making his coffee  to reveal to the audience that he is the man character because the first few shots of the film is revolved around him this engages the audience because they want to see what happens later on in the film to him after the explosion Characters: The main character is introduced in the opening scene when he walks into the overcrowded shop the audience recognises that they are the main characters through the use of the camera shots and events that they are involved in such as the shop exploding. Narrative Events: The opening scene features certain narrative events such as the main character walking into the shop and asking for a coffee which gives a normal/everyday feel to the film until he goes outside and the explosion happens. these conform to the genre as other openings such as The dark knight feature similar events. Enigma codes: Enigma codes are used to tease the audience and engage them in the narrative so they carry on watching the film. Certain enigmas are included in the opening such as puzzles about why there was an explosion questions are left unanswered about why the world in 2027 is in the state its in of everyone being old and having no young people. The audience want to know what will happen to the character later on in the film Symbolic codes are shown in the mise-en-scene: In the opening the audience would identify symbols such as the explosion these could make the audience feel/think more of the same thing will happen later in the film so they will want to watch on  Props/ costumes: The audience can see that the character is wearing casual clothes .this shows that he is a normal man but later on in the film he could end up becoming the hero this is typical of the genre because there is always a hero in action films. Props are featured such as the coffee cup this is typical of the genre as it shows a normal setting and life which then changes into hectic action later on in the film Clichés: Noticeable clichés are used in the opening scene such as the explosion this engages the audience as they recognise these features and can predict what is going to happen in the narrative.