BLK Homework 2 - Film Clip Analysis

This is a clip from the action film Fast & Furious 5




Film Making Conventions

• The mise-en-scene is a dark abandoned warehouse/garage, this highlights they are working on something which is highly secretive and big. 
• The scene displays the idea of conflict through difference in opinions between individual characters (0.28), this creates suspense and therefore keeps the audience entertained and interested.
• The MCU with the moving camera (0.04), shows Vin Diesel’s facial expressions
• The high angle shot when opening the map (0.21), emphasises their teamwork and that they are planning a mission which should be carried out flawlessly, this a concept often repeated in this particular genre.
• The use of natural lighting keeps the hideout very simple.
• The use simple cuts as transitions, builds up the pace and leads more dramatically to the big mission.

Cultural Codes

• The inclusion of Vin Diesel in the cast automatically highlights the genre to the audience, as they recognise him from other action films playing a similar role.
• The scene is a typical heist scene; the audience can relate this to their knowledge of other films having similar scenes.
• ‘He runs the drug scene’ (0.12), this shows the conflict is between someone at a very high level in terms of power and reputation. 
• The use of comedy which appeals to the audience relating money is effective during a serious scene (0.51).
• The mise-en-scene is a dark abandoned warehouse/garage, typical to this genre and in particular this type of scene where something is being planned.