Shaun of the Dead

Shaun of the dead

Shaun of the dead was released in 9 April 2004 (2004-04-09)
September 24, 2004 (limited)

Genre: comedy horror genre

Directed by Edgar Wright

Produced by
Produced by
Tim Bevan
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executive producer
Eric Fellner
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executive producer
Mark Hudson
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line producer: additional photography
Alison Owen
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executive producer
Nira Park
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producer
Ronaldo Vasconcellos
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line producer
Natascha Wharton
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executive producer
James Wilson
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executive producer

No not all of the producers are British citizens as some people are from Queenstown, New Zealand however two people are from the UK and others are unavailable.

Produced by Working Title

Funded by Original Screenplay

Distributed by focus/rogue pictures

Babel

I thought that Babel was different from any film I've watched before however I was intrigued to see how the different narratives tied together. My favourite part of the film was probably when everything was revealed and the storyline all tied together after seeing everyone's point of view and feelings about what was happening and how it had affected so many people. There were parts which I still haven't understood in the film. I thought that seeing what different cultures are like was interesting for example the point of view in Mexico where the children are using guns and the way they live there. I liked how the non diegetic sound changed in different cultures and how we heard the same things that the Japanese girl did as she was deaf as if we were in her head which helped us to understand how she was feeling. Another part I liked was when the Mexican woman looking after the Americans children were running because the cinematography which gave a voyeuristic view on things when she was running helped give a disoriented feel again as if we were in her head.

Unit 3

post generic film making

In Top Gun i think that the genre is a hybrid genre of action, romance and drama because there are love scenes between Maveric and Charlie which appeals to the women in the audience.

The action of flying the planes and the competitive competition between the men could also appeal to the men in the audience however the drama ties everything in and makes you want to keep watching the film.

Use of extended montages

Extended montages have been used often in Top Gun when Maveric and Goose are flying and alot of quick change of shots are used which create the feeling of a fast moving plane. This helps create the dramatic effect of the big drops and quick turns of the plane which makes you feel like you are in the plane too and involved with the film. this is also represented in the many story lines happening such as the love scene, trying to win the competition and then when his friend Goose is killed flying. This also creates an emotional ride for Maveric.

Design reflects advertising styles

In the posters used for Top Gun alot of the images have been put together to show the main aspect of the film for example the photo of Maveric, Charlie, the planes and the sky. This gives you a rough idea of what the film is about and whos going to be in the film.

Detached appearance of the stars

Tom Cruise always plays a similar role in every film he is in as he has created a role of which he always acts. It is as if he only knows how to play one role however the role can be used in a number of films so that it works. This has in a way given Tom Cruise many fans and when they see a new Tom Cruise film is coming out they will know it will be good and will watch it straight away. This also shows how the actor helps to sell a film to the audience through the stars even though the film might not have a very big budget or anything else going for it.

Hyperbolic physiques and action

Some scenes in Top Gun seem to be slightly unbelievable such as when Maveric is flying and doing quite active things he always comes out afterwoods with not a hair out of place still looking sparkling clean. This however isnt always true as when they fall in the water from the plane crash they do look shaken, scared and they no longer look perfect.