I analysed the opening scene from the film 'Romeo and Juilet'
Storyline
- There has been the ongoing fued between two families: the Montagues and the Capulets. In this clip there are two gangs from the rival families having a dual at a gas station; one is represented in dark clothing and the other in bright. The Capulets are shown as the superior, stronger group.
- A few binary oppositions include: Montague and Capulets, good and bad, and dark and light.
Mise-en-scene binary oppositions
- The Capulets wore mainly darker clothing, where the Montagues were brighter floral clothing.
- The Montagues body language and characterisation was quite nervous, scared and clumsy. Whereas the Capulets were strong, self-assured and demostrated power in their upright stance.
- The Montagues drove flashy modern cars, but the Capulets drove classic cars.
- The Capulets hair and make up was slicked back and dark, but the Montagues were blondish, with pale spotty skin.
Camera binary oppositions
These are a couple of the camera binary oppositions used in the start of the film, when introducing the main characters in their families.
Editing binary oppositions
- The main editing opposition is that there are quick editing cuts and slow fade aways.
Sound binary opposition
- There is upbeat and rap music in contrast to the slow paced instrumental.
- There is the obvious loud and quiet contrast in sound.
- The diagetic sound in contrast to the sound effects of the gun.
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