Crazy Stupid love, a critically acclaimed Rom-com stars Ryan
Gosling and Steve Carrel.
Cinematography
To begin with, cinematography is used in specific way to
show romance and comedy. There are pans from left to right on the floor in what
seems to be a restaurant. What is important in this scene is the showing of
feet within the scene. This may seem unusual, but it emphasis the couples
interaction when each feet are seen stroking and touching one another and the
pan is used to give a continuous feel to when each new couple is seen, allowing
the film not to break off. This continuous, smooth flowing feel is also shown
when the two characters are seen interacting with one another. There is to
begin with an overhead shot during a conversation when then leads smoothly to a
two-shot. The two shot is used so we see the characters as one, when we understand
that they are married, but not only that, it is also used to allow space
between them so the titles come up. Never the less, whilst this may seem the
characters to be as one, being in a shot together, there is a separation when
seen when the titles come up between them, indicating that there is a conflict
in relationship between them. Another
seen similar to this is the close up of a photograph that is broken. This leads
to the meaning of mise en scene within the scene.
Before the meaning of the broken photograph, an indication
of separation is seen within the first few seconds of the shot, The characters
clothes, one being casual, the other smart, again like the table, indicating that
they are two complete different people thus the relationship being in jeopardy
from their personalities. This separation
of characters is also portrayed with a broken picture of the couple together
suggesting metaphorically that their relationship is over or broken literally. This
is all leads to the audience feeling sympathy to the characters, especially to
Steve Carrel’s character as we learn later his wife has asked for a divorce. Also
the showing of a young child suggests that she too will be affected. Yet with
this said, there are comedic elements making the film an easier watch despite
the serious tone. For instance the clothes used, and with the use of cinematography
when we see the contrast in characters within the scene and Steve carrel’s
character, a positive reaction from the audience should be expected when we see
him on in trainers whilst the rest of in proper shoes.
Lighting and sound
Lighting and sound are also used to keep the film a light tone
despite the seriousness of what’s happened. There is non-diegetic sound; a
music peace that in itself is light hearted which then tones down the seriousness
of the film considerably. However whilst the sound which keeps the tone down,
there is a use of lighting that changes the nature of the film to something more
serious. After the broken picture we see both characters back within their car
with darkness outside. The darkness again emphasizes the loss of relationship between
the two characters, yet balances out the tone to keep it a watchable film that
can be serious and comedic. There is also a contrast in lighting in the restaurant, whilst some scenes in the restaurant are light, some however are dark, giving a sense of separation within the film. However, this is carried on throughout the film, a contrast in lighting.
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