1. How do the
characters and/or events fit the action adventure genre?
The characters and events fit the action adventure genre in
various ways. An example of this is the main character; the reason why this
character fits the genre is because he wears a special suit to protect him
which allows him to disarm the bombs. This fits the action adventure genre
because he’s the only one with the suit which allows him to drive the plot.
Another way the film fits the action adventure is the events.
The main event in this movie is the Iraq war. In the war there were suicide
bombers, and in the movie the hurt locker has to disarm bombs. In the extract a
man has bombs strapped to him.
2. Explain
how each of the following is used to create effects.
Soundtrack
Editing
Mise en
scene
Camerawork
The soundtrack is used to create effects. However the extract doesn't have music it’s just the characters talking and the hurt locker
disarming the bomb. When scenes don’t have music it’s usually to create intensity.
Also it focuses more on the dialogue. However there are sound effects a few
examples are when the bomb goes of it has a thunder sound to it which adds
impact and makes you feel like you’re there, and the you can hear the rock hit
the ground.
In the extract there are various cuts between the characters
interacting and talking to each other. This makes you feel like they are
talking to you and its almost breaking the fourth wall.
In the extract the characters wear militaristic outfits and
the hold guns; this adds to the representation of the characters and shows they
are in the military.
In the extract there are a few camera shots and angles but
not many. Most of them are close ups. This can add intensity because in one of the
scenes its close up to the bomb on the man and makes you feel like anything can
go wrong. There is another close up when the hurt locker gets blown back by the
bomb. This can show how damaging the bomb is. Also there is a shot that is far
away that shows how big the area is and how much damage the bomb could cause.
Also there are civilians watching from the windows which makes you feel like
you’re watching with them.
