Thriller Production Company- Eon Productions Target Audience- 12A Director- Sam Mendes Distributor- Sony, 20th Century Fox Main Actors/Actresses Daniel Craig (James Bond) Naomie Harris (Eve Moneypenny) Judie Dench (M) was the film(Q) successful? Why Ben Whishaw fact that Skyfall is a Bond movie, tells TheBrnice Marlohe people that the movie will be successful. (Svrine) This is because Bond movies are a well known franchise and Bond movies have been successful movies in the past. The James Bond franchise is the most successful, longest running series ever. This is a Bond film that really does have everything superb action sequences, acting of the highest quality and, fittingly for a franchise celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, a real sense of its
This scene has non-diegetic
sounds, such as the song Skyfall by Adele. This is the only sound in this shot. This song represents the movie. In this shot, it shows that James Bond is being dragged down in the water by a hand. This can be interpreted to have many meanings, which the movie itself will give away. This is effective because it grabs peoples attention
In this shot, Eon Productions is
shown on the screen to tell the audience that the film is about to start. Because the text is in white font, it stands out from the dark background. The background is dull and quite depressing which suggests there are many hidden meanings from this shot.
The first picture implies that he is the
main character. This is because he is the first character to be shown and has a big entrance. His entrance is shown for a long time, this gives the audience time to work out information from the previous shot. All in one shot From when Bond walks into the room and discovers the dead bodies, the next sequence from here to when he finds Agent Ronson dying, is all in one shot. This is called a tracking shot. Because so much has happened in
Bond finds the first
agent dead on the floor.
Another agent on the floor dead.
Finds Agent Ronson dying in the arm chair from gun wounds.
This is an over the
shoulder shot/high angle shot. This is effective because you get to see things from his prospective. This is called a tracking shot. This shows his every movement so the audience is fully aware on what he is setting out to do and where he is going. In this scene, there is a mixture of diegetic and non-diegetic sounds. There are loads of gun shots which are non-diegetic because these noises were not there when it was being filmed. Also, there is screaming from the people who witnessed the chase because of the gun shots. This sound is diegetic. Eventually, the guy manages to get away on a bike and the screams fade
This close up shows emotion and
body language between the 2 characters which implies they have a good connection. Most people would be distressed in a car chase situation, however Eve and Bond are calm and its almost as if they enjoy it. They are good at their job M is in the head chair which shows she and they know what they need to do. is superior and in charge. This is a landscape shot which shows the whole setting. From seeing the whole setting, I can see that they are in control and having no problems with the situation because no one is distressed or Bond and Eve are in a car chase rushing around. and are being directed by the head of MI6. M is facing away from the camera and so suspense is built to whether or not it is her. You can then establish that it is her as it transitions to a close up of her face.
Mise-enLightingThe opening scene starts off with
sceneJames Bond, played by Daniel Craig,
This is an example of incongruity
as Bond is wearing a sharp suit in a scene of complete destruction. James Bond is wearing a smart suit, this shows that he is calm and hasnt been through a struggle.
walking from room to room to find
Agent Ronson dying. The room is dark and the sun rays are shining through on Agent Ronson to show he is the main focus of this scene.
Make upTo show that he is dying, his chest is
covered in blood. From this, the audience can tell that he has been shot. CostumeBoth agents are wearing smart suits. However, the man sitting down looks scruffy (top button is undone, blood stains and tie is loose). This shows that
His facial expression shows that there
is a struggle. Therefore, he is taking control. From Eves facial expression, you can imply that she is okay with that and is with Bonds decision. A close up is used so you can get this information. This tells the audience that these 2 characters have a close relationship.
This shows all the damage that has
been left after the car chase. The fact that nobody is making a fuss about the mess, shows that this is somehow a regular occurrence. This is a long shot and shows the aftermath of the event.
The Land Rover is smashing into
the Audi. This shows that it is expensive an expensive movie and in general, the more money that goes into the movie, the better it will be.