Super8 is a sci-fi / thriller and follows the storyline of a alien invasion even though the alien looks quite robotic and transformer like. The movie follows todrovs narrative structure with the equilibrium of the kids making a movie then distruption of the alien and back to a new equilibrium. However it can be said that the plot was dragged on too long so the ending and attempt to repair the distruption was rushed plus we also didn't get to find out some of the aspects that occured in the movie e.g the missing dogs? Ps regarding the plot if you were actually keen on the storyline of the whole kids movie making aspect remember to stay for the credits as I guess Abrams couldn't fit it in the movie .it quite a shame as i, myself didnt get to watch the credits .
There were no famous or well known actors which make it easier for audience to identify with as they seem more realistic and not just famous hollywood stars.
The one thing that kept people antsipated is the appearance of the alien/ monster. The director J.J Abrams used a clever trick simmilarly used in his other produced movie, Cloverfield by saving the monster till towards the end of the movie. Alongside this we the audience also play a kind of hide and seek game with the monster to find out where he is simmilar to Spielburgs Jurassic Park movies.
This is deffinatly a homage to Spielburg as we see elements of Spielburgs movies and themes e.g the goonies feel of the group of kids,the jurassic park chasing game and etc.
The target audience reaches out far ,even though its a 12A older audiences will find it appealing as they will remember aspects of classic spielburg movies.
The soundtrack is not really played attention to with the enigma of the alien and all the special effects. The best scene of the movie withought a doubt was the train crash as the high budget and effort put into it has to be credited.
Overall a 7/10
Monday 31 October 2011
Monday 17 October 2011
Media awards review
Best year 12 media prodution ...(The Outsider) . firstly for a year 12 production it has to be credited for it's video editing and great understanding of their genre. The plot of the innocent school girl who gets raped and then returns to get her revenge may be the typical storyline but the way they had built up the suspense gave it a extra boost. The protaganist of the revenge character who has the mad and insane look to kill was portrayed by having the girl wear grey contacts,long black hair ,evil smile and the ripped old clothing and some sort of weapon to help her. The actress of her role was great as her transformation was unexpected and shocking to audiences. The dim lighting throughout helped with the iconography and the camera shots used in the trailer were greatly thought about I.e when the guy washes his face and looks into the mirror noticing the girl standing behind him was well thought of and practises. Furthermore the sound was also key in making it outstanding as the Scene of when the girl was sitting on the floor and then we hear digetic sound of her screaming made audiences fear her character and see/hear her pain . Overall ***** (10/10)
Best year 13 media production...(Detention).the best thing about the production had to be the original and creative narative of a student teacher affair of which the student gets over obssessive and will do anything to get him all to herself. The story line is the main thing that shocks and anticipates audiences into watching more of it. The actors are again chosen carefullY so that the student is attractive,young,and appealing to the male gaze .however we then see the other side to her which shocks us. The setting for the production is again cleverly planned with the typical student teacher locations . Another key factor of the production which probably still is why it is so remembered is the scene of the teachers wife being dragged from beneath a table, and her piercing scream . However this may have been cleverly though of however the concept seems very similar to paranormal activity where the very same thing happens. That us probably an e.b.I. Moreover camera shots were fabulous i.e the student watching the wife outside the window whilst shes washing dishes is again cleverly shot and planned. Overall *** (8/10)
Best year 13 media production...(Detention).the best thing about the production had to be the original and creative narative of a student teacher affair of which the student gets over obssessive and will do anything to get him all to herself. The story line is the main thing that shocks and anticipates audiences into watching more of it. The actors are again chosen carefullY so that the student is attractive,young,and appealing to the male gaze .however we then see the other side to her which shocks us. The setting for the production is again cleverly planned with the typical student teacher locations . Another key factor of the production which probably still is why it is so remembered is the scene of the teachers wife being dragged from beneath a table, and her piercing scream . However this may have been cleverly though of however the concept seems very similar to paranormal activity where the very same thing happens. That us probably an e.b.I. Moreover camera shots were fabulous i.e the student watching the wife outside the window whilst shes washing dishes is again cleverly shot and planned. Overall *** (8/10)
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