Tuesday, 1 December 2009

The 39 Steps

The analysis of the first few scenes in the 2008 film The 39 Steps...

Narrative: Going to Scottland.
Genre: Action.
The action style fits with the period.

Richard Hannay - Male lead.
Characteristics...

Well dressed (suit)
Persistant
Strong
Clumsy (Non - stereotypical)
Flirtatious
A gentleman
Mysterious
Determined
Clean cut
Well spoken (A received pronunciation)
Alpha male
Unfazed
Sexist
Quick thinking


Setting: Hills/ iccolated.

The setting is a contrast from his 'city boy' life. Therefore making the character look out of place. (Vulnerability)

Camera angles...
Represent his fierce action background.

Facial expressions...
Often show concern.

















Victoria Sinclair - Female lead.
Characteristics...

Upper class (wearing a petti coat)
Suffragette
Sarcastic
Strong minded
Stubborn
Uses her femininity

All of the above are non stereotypical characteristics for a feamle lead; apart from using her femininity which is a very stereotypical action of a female lead.

Victoria Sinclair also has masculine charcteristics: Climbs walls.

The lead woman holds strong views: which is a non stereotypical characteristic. The character is often the only woman in each scene.

Camera angles...
The camera often lingers on her female curves: especially when she lifts her petti coat (camera focuses on her bare legs).

Facial expressions...
Often show annoyance.

Music...
Throughout the scenes where Victoria is present the music represents suspence/non diegtic. 


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