Mise en scene

This image is from the film 22 Jump Street. A action comedy film released in 2014. The film grossed a total of $191.7 million in North America and $139.4 million in a number of other countries. This came to a total worldwide of $331.3 million against the budget of $65 million. It out grossed the first Jump Street film which came to a total of $201.6 million during its theatrical run.

In the still image we have the three main characters of the film whom are pictured in a medium shot that is landscape. This allows us to clearly see the characters facial expressions  which helps to engage the audience and get them wondering as to what might happen next. The use of the props which are guns held by each of the characters could suggest to the audience that the narrative  may have an unhappy ending. The position of the characters could suggest that there is a small hierarchy system as Ice Cube is standing slightly further forward as a pose to Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum. This could suggest that he is the lead character and the other characters provide . 

On the other hand, a alternative narrative suggestion that can be put the audience is that these guys may be the ones to save some others who are in trouble. This is connoted by the feint lighting around them which seems to make them glow like the hero. Furthermore, make up  is worn by all three characters but Tatum and Hill seem to wearing more of a feint shade this suggests that they are being portrayed  to have a more young and youthful approach to the audience. Finally, the costume of the characters shows a particular persona to the audience. In this case, the persona is a cool and calm look with the summer printed shirt on Hill and the casual plain shirt on Ice Cube. The Props used here,are a useful way of telling the audience the reason behind the scene. Due to the fact that they are holding a gun with their finger on the trigger it suggests quite a high level of seriousness in the particular scene. It could suggest they are in the middle of something serious such as a drugs bust.

EXTRACTS FROM FILMS/ TRAILERS

Minions:

Minions is a recently released film of 2015. It is a American 3D computer animated family comedy film.  It serves as the prequel of the Despicable Me franchise. As of September 13th 2015 minions has grossed a total of $331.6 million in the US and $748.5 million in other territories.

The trailer for minions portrays animated characters in overalls. We see them travel through time searching for a leader. They soon find someone to lead them. The expressions on their faces are over –exaggerated which make audiences enjoy watching them and want to watch more. Their strange speech also adds to the enjoyment for the audience as they are seen to be ‘cute’. The genre of the film is comedy which means that the people will go into the cinema expecting to laugh therefore, the trailer has to also make them laugh and set them up to enjoy the film. The use of bright colours to represent the minions and their surroundings is in synergy with the comedic and funny tone of the film.

Insidious: Chapter 3:

In the trailer for Insidious, we only see short clips which build up an anxious atmosphere. This them helps to get the audience interested and make them guess how the narrative might develop. The fact the we never fully see the ‘creature’ that attacks means that we, as viewers, create our own image of it – a proposed image. The use of colours suggest that the film has a very dark or creepy setting. The dim lighting and the dull and flat black and grey colours. This is further emphasised by the use of standard coloured clothing e.g. bright pink dresses and green jackets. This causes us as viewers, to feel sympathy for the characters as they a dressed the same as us.