In this scene, the key light on Bond is directly on him defining his muscles on his torso and his biceps which looks like an artificial light coming from the lantern. This created shadow on his back and as there is no fill light it creates a bigger shadow on side of the room which is on the left of the frame. However, there is back slatted light as it looks like it is coming through the floorboards exposing the mysterious and almost dangerous looking background, this light looks quite natural so there is a contrast between the two article and natural lighting. There is also a smaller lantern on the back wall revealing the dangerous objects like the chains.
The setting looks very mysterious and gloomy it almost looks like he is in a basement or underground somewhere which the slatted light emphasises. the props that are used makes the scene look very dangerous and quite scary as there are chains and ropes and the man who has tied up Bond is holding a whip of some sort. the floor and the walls look like they are deteriorating which shows a sign of neglect and abandonment.
Props used in this scene are dangerous looking objects such as ropes, chains and whips. This reveals a sense of torture as Bond is tied up to a chair. This creates quite a nerve shattering, 'on edge' feel to the scene.
The body language of the two characters reveals their emotion, the man standing over Bond looks confident in the way that he is standing and presenting himself. He is making himself in control of this situation whereas Bond, is tied up and cant move is vulnerable, he has his head down which shows he may even be quite scared and frightened about what is going to happen to him.
The costume hasn't got much to it as Bond is wearing nothing which also adds to the point that he is feeling vulnerable and unprotected physically and mentally. The man on the other hand is wearing a suit which shows he is someone who is maybe high in power to Bond maybe another secret agent who is on the opposing side to Bond.
Props used in this scene are dangerous looking objects such as ropes, chains and whips. This reveals a sense of torture as Bond is tied up to a chair. This creates quite a nerve shattering, 'on edge' feel to the scene.
The body language of the two characters reveals their emotion, the man standing over Bond looks confident in the way that he is standing and presenting himself. He is making himself in control of this situation whereas Bond, is tied up and cant move is vulnerable, he has his head down which shows he may even be quite scared and frightened about what is going to happen to him.
The costume hasn't got much to it as Bond is wearing nothing which also adds to the point that he is feeling vulnerable and unprotected physically and mentally. The man on the other hand is wearing a suit which shows he is someone who is maybe high in power to Bond maybe another secret agent who is on the opposing side to Bond.
Well done Abi, you've covered a number of different aspects of the film's mise-en-scene with a clear understanding of the underlying connotations. However, try to avoid description - eg. "as there is no fill light it creates a bigger shadow on the side of the room which is left of frame" as this is not analysis. Push the idea more - why is it dark on this side? What does it say about the character on the left of the frame?
ReplyDeleteI much prefer your comments on the body language when you say that "the man standing over Bond looks confident...he is..in control of the situation whereas Bond is tied up..vulnerable..(and) he has his head down which shows he is scared about what is going to happen to him."