英语影视欣赏作业

英语影视欣赏

Legally Blonde

KEY WORD: Genre Characters Narrative Style Critical Perspective Genre:

This amusing movie deals with the ordinary characters in everyday situations. Its ending was happliy and encouraging. Beside ,its attitude towards life basically positive. This movie belongs to the Cinderella , the story of the “dream comes true”. Beauty and wisdom are despised at the beginning but recongnised at last. The protagonist of this story begins in a lowly position ,but Elle’s effort and good virture convince all doubters and are rewarded.

Characters:

Hero: The main character was Elle, who was easy to identify emotionally with.

She shared her dreams that to become a law school student and eventually turn to be a lawyer. Besides, she shared her elation when her action is successful concluded. At the same time, the problems she came across made the audience sympathetic.

Mentor: the role of mentor was her professor Stromwell and her colleague

Emmett. They gave Elle advices and helped her when she met with obstacles. Threshold guardian: the role of threshold guardian were Elle’s previous boy friend Warner and his girl friend Vivian. They temporarily block the Elle’s advance at any of the key moments in the course of the narrative .The function of them was to test whether Elle was really ready to accept the challenge of the narrative.

Shadow: the shadow was her previous boy friend Warner who creates conflict in

the story by opposing Elle.

Trickster: the trickster was Elle’s friend who brings comic relief to the film through

joking and mischief. They embody the energy of mischief and desire for change.

Narrative:

The narrative of legally blonde is basically in sequence .It described the cause of going to Harvard and how she became successful through a series of challenge. Repetitions: The blonde hair occurred frequently in the movie. It is a symbolism of beauty, passion, energy, courage, conviction, and enthusiasm.

The pink color (pink dress ,pink navy hat, pink decoration)is also a symbolism of vigour , energy and optimism.

Style：

The style of a film is based primarily on two factors:the cinematic shot and the editing process.

the cinematic shot :

this movie implemented telephone lens、low-angle shot、high-angle shot、over-head shot、track、pan、tilt、mounted camera、handheld camera. Telephone Lens: when Elle was frustrated by the action of their mentor Callahan, to express her disappointment and helpless, the movie adopt telephone lens。

Low-angle shot：the utilization of this shot reflect on the commencement graduation ceremony。When Elle was a representative of the graduate，her thrilling speech made her outstanding and glamour。

High-angle shot: One of Elle’s friend sent the email to her. When she walked up to

the stairs ,the high-angle shot was implemented.

pan：to begin with, a girl ride a bike and said hello to the people she come across. This scene showed by the sideways movement of camera.

the editing process:

continuity editing：when Elle was painting her nails, this little part used continuity editing.

Unsafe space: It is produced when coming to presentation of Elle. It cost the audience nearly three minutes so they could see the main character. At the beginning ,through a lot of continuity editing showing Elle’s make up, we could see what Elle was look like. This way creates a reassuring feeling that the space before

the camera is “safe ” and unthreatening.

Critical perspective:

Charming:

Elle aspiring speech: ”It is with passion ,courage of conviction and strong sense of self that we take our next step into the world. Remembering that the first impressions

are not always correct. You must always have faith in people .And most importantly, you must always have faith in yourself”.

This movie was really motivated and encouraging .The main character Elle set an example for all of us in the pursuit of success. She is courageous 、confident、cheerful、energetic 、helpful and honest 。This quality is essential for accomplishment .