Comparing two films

Green Zone

Narrative expectation

We can hear a man’s voice about the war in Baghdad. The noise in the background is a plane that is just about to talk off. This brings the mood to the film as it gets viewers right into the film

The pace of the film is extremely fast to start of with. This connotes danger and trouble.

When the first picture is shown it starts in a dark setting. This shows that the film is a thriller and included lots of action

You can hear lots of people male and female shouting. This immediately creates tension and makes the viewer feel scared.

A man is ordering people. This shows he is the main character in the film.

He wears an armored suit with a helmet. This implies he is fighting in a war. It gives a scene of normality as his team is wearing the same type of clothes.  

Matt Damon seems very tense as he is about to fight in a war he says “everybody stay focused, this is it”

Shot types

A lot of extreme close ups and close ups to show detail such as facial expression and to build the mood.

Long shot is used to show what is happening around the main character. Also it is used when the explosion happens to show how big it actually is.

Close up shots are used on Matt Damon repeatedly to show he is the center of attention. This makes the audience focus on him more.

       A point of view shot is used so the audience can feel that there in the movie.

         Character types

 Matt Damon is made to be a good guy in the film. We are made to think hes the one who has the power over others as he gives orders.the people running gives us an impression that there are bad.