Tom's Film Blog

 How are the ideological themes in your chosen films resolved? Shaun Of The Dead Themes Responsibility Growing up Acceptance of others  Friendship Loyalty Trainspotting Themes: Friendship Escape/Freedom Addiction Happiness "Life" In this essay i will display how the themes of my two chosen films have been conveyed in particular scenes and elements of film form and is ultimately resolved by the end. Film 1: Shaun Of The Dead Theme: Growing Up -Shaun at the beginning of the film is like Ed - childish, selfish, unchangeable, unaware of people's problems other than his own. -Irresponsibility highlighted when he doesn't book the restaurant, an avatar of middle class. -Winchester the avatar of working class. -Suggests to go there instead, further depicting his inability to convert. -Growth begins when Liz breaks up with him, he tells himself to get his life together by writing in on the board. -When the apocalypse begins, he goes to save Liz, Davs, Di and his Mum. -Childhoo...

The opening scene uses editing, camera angles and sound to establish Shaun's character and his relationship with Liz and Ed. Firstly, the scene begins with the sound of the bell and zooming out slowly from Shaun's face. Being close up highlights his facial expression: he is wide eyed, apathetic, he is daydreaming. This is emphasised by the framing of the shot, as the background is blurred and Shaun is clear. Having him in the centre of shot shows how Shaun is absorbed by his own problems and is unaware of everyone else around, including Liz and her wants and needs. This idea is further reinforced when Liz transgresses the rhythm of scene with her dialogue. It reveals that Liz was talking all along but Shaun wasn't paying attention because her dialogue starts mid conversation. As we are aligned with Shaun and his thoughts, this depicts that he is not mature and not taking there relationship seriously. Shaun's relationship with Ed also showcased to the audience. For examp...