127 HOURS ESSAY:
SECTION 1
'Breaking the Fourth Wall' is a type of direct address, but the contact only interactive to the character although spectators are still literally powerless in terms of communication towards the character on-screen. Furthermore, it is a film device and technique used in some films in which the character in the film attempts to make contact with the audience, in other words, the character on-screen would talk specifically and directly to the audience watching, and the character would speak to the audience whether they should make a particular decision about the situation in the story, explaining information or their own perspective on a particular character in the film, or recapping where the story has gone so far and maybe ho they've got to this certain situation in the present, as done in 127 Hours.
The film 127 Hours features effective use of direct address
and is used to present different elements and aspects of the film. Furthermore,
direct address plays a very significant role in the film and reveals things
about both the main character Aron, and his background and surroundings at the
present moment.
Direct address is effectively used in 127 Hours to often
recap the story and where it’s gone so far and to reveal fragments of Aron’s
past-life and how his family is like and who they are. Also, it is used as
narration for something he is doing in the present moment or the future with
the use of his camcorder, which every now and then he turns on to create this
video log-styled address to the audience.
SECTION 2
Boyle uses the technique of Cinematography & Direct address as a form of narration to the spectators.
This is evident from one part of the film where Aron turns on his camcorder and starts to describe his surroundings and what his usual sights are, also, how the weather works and the Raven that flies over in the same direction everyday at a certain time.
This is a well-used technique here as it recaps what happens when he's trapped in there and what his experience was like. Also, this works in a way that it recaps the story to some of the spectators who may have not understood Aron's situation very well. This makes the spectators almost feel included in the story as he goes back over what happened but from his perspective, and because the scene where he falls is so quick and uses really short takes, it may have confused or slightly disorientated the spectators therefore creating some sort of confusion regarding the positioning of his hand stuck by the rock.
The use of cinematography in 127 Hours was used to improve the spectators' understanding of the setting that he is in for the majority of the film and his surroundings.
This is evident where is this high-angled canted shot from Aron's left showing all the objects around him as he gives a description of what happens around him and what equipment he has got, and he also explains the condition of them which reminds the spectators that time is going.
This is effective as it allows the spectators to understand more of the story and from Aron;s perspective, which then seems as if he's actually taking directly to them and it is almost like he knows that some of the spectators may have been quite confused about what is happening or what has happened.
By including where his arm is and the water bottle, this also reminds the spectators that he is still stuck in that same position and Boyle does this in a way that they won't forget about the main scenario as much as Aron may take viewers away from it in some parts of the story with flashbacks or his video logs, or sometimes, his sense of humor which is surprising still there to despite the fact he is in a pretty gruesome situation. So the use of the cinematography was partly to ensure the spectators are all on the same pace in the storyline.
The use of Mise en Scene is significantly used by Boyle and plays a vial role in reflecting Aron's condition persistently as the story progresses.
This is evident throughout the film as when the story progresses, the battery on the camcorder would start get lower and lower, and so does his physical condition and sanity.
This particular and genius Mise-en-Scene technique was significantly used as a monitor o his physical condition and appearance, the use of the battery meter in the corner of the frame everytime he is shown on the camera is to show his current condition day by day, and as the movie progresses, the battery starts to gradually run out and when this happens, Aron's health also goes down aswell. This is acts as a realization to the spectators that time is running out for Aron and that he must free himself quickly before the battery runs out and Aron's survival time runs out aswell. In other words, as Aron spends more and more time down in the pit, the more his physical condition starts to deteriorate, and so does the camcorder's battery life,which is a symbol his life.
This provokes high levels of suspense and unease within the spectator as they wonder if he will ever free himself in time or if the story will have a happy ending.
Boyle's use of setting as apart of Mise en Scene is used as symbolism in the story.
This is evident where Aron narrates what happens everyday when he recaps where he is, he says he gets 15 minutes of sunlight when he is down there.
At that part of the film, he sunlight appears bright and stands out from the rest of the low-key lighting in the setting, acting as a symbol of hope that there is a chance and a way for Aron to escape.
Next, is the costume used as apart of Mise en Scene to show how time affects Aron and what he's wearing.
For example, there are a few low-angled mid shots and long shots to show what he is doing or to re-establish what he's wearing, and that is when it is most noticeable.
The clothes gradually become pale,creased and dusty with a ripped,rough-look.
Boyle's use of cinematography is used to also show that time has gone by and is continuing to in 127 Hours.
This is visually evident throughout as the colours of Aron's clothing, equipment, setting and lighting become more washed out and pale colours.
This is effective for indicating to the spectators that time is going by in the film, making it much more realistic, also, this brings out and portrays the bleak, terrifying reality of Aron's situation in the film and this was Boyle's intention. He wanted to show the harsh reality of the scenario and make the spectators really have insight into how the situation could be like if they were in that same position and almost see everything through Aron's eyes aswell.
Furthermore, as the colours had gradually became more and more pale in the film, it acted as reflection of Aron's current condition, that the fact that he was losing colour, he was in fact losing his character and gradually losing strength and energy.
The use of the colours becoming more and more pale on everything has shown this sense of realization to the spectators that his time is running out day-by-day and that he needs to get out of there or else his story could end right in that gorge.
Then, the effect of the colours on everything in the scene getting more and more pale in colour is like seeing everything from his perspective, the fact that he has not got any food and very little water reinforces the idea of everything looking like what is in his vision.
The use of cinematography in the film is used to make the spectator empathize or feel something.
This is evident throughout the film where the Aron turns on his camcorder to start 'breaking the fourth wall'. The Close-up shot of the camcorder does not focus on Aron himself but it focuses on Aron's Close-up of his face through his camcorder's LCD screen.
The purpose of this technique is to focus on the camcorder's close-up view of his face because he looks weak and in a bad condition, he looks reduced in character off of the camera so he turns the camcorder screen away so he doesn't see himself in such a state but to also show just how much trouble he is in, so it is used as this moment of realization that he is literally helpless, and the use of the Close-up shots of his face shows this.
In 127 hours, Boyle uses the technique of sound throughout the film to demonstrate certain effects to the spectators.
SECTION 2
Boyle uses the technique of Cinematography & Direct address as a form of narration to the spectators.
This is evident from one part of the film where Aron turns on his camcorder and starts to describe his surroundings and what his usual sights are, also, how the weather works and the Raven that flies over in the same direction everyday at a certain time.
This is a well-used technique here as it recaps what happens when he's trapped in there and what his experience was like. Also, this works in a way that it recaps the story to some of the spectators who may have not understood Aron's situation very well. This makes the spectators almost feel included in the story as he goes back over what happened but from his perspective, and because the scene where he falls is so quick and uses really short takes, it may have confused or slightly disorientated the spectators therefore creating some sort of confusion regarding the positioning of his hand stuck by the rock.
The use of cinematography in 127 Hours was used to improve the spectators' understanding of the setting that he is in for the majority of the film and his surroundings.
This is evident where is this high-angled canted shot from Aron's left showing all the objects around him as he gives a description of what happens around him and what equipment he has got, and he also explains the condition of them which reminds the spectators that time is going.
This is effective as it allows the spectators to understand more of the story and from Aron;s perspective, which then seems as if he's actually taking directly to them and it is almost like he knows that some of the spectators may have been quite confused about what is happening or what has happened.
By including where his arm is and the water bottle, this also reminds the spectators that he is still stuck in that same position and Boyle does this in a way that they won't forget about the main scenario as much as Aron may take viewers away from it in some parts of the story with flashbacks or his video logs, or sometimes, his sense of humor which is surprising still there to despite the fact he is in a pretty gruesome situation. So the use of the cinematography was partly to ensure the spectators are all on the same pace in the storyline.
The use of Mise en Scene is significantly used by Boyle and plays a vial role in reflecting Aron's condition persistently as the story progresses.
This is evident throughout the film as when the story progresses, the battery on the camcorder would start get lower and lower, and so does his physical condition and sanity.
This particular and genius Mise-en-Scene technique was significantly used as a monitor o his physical condition and appearance, the use of the battery meter in the corner of the frame everytime he is shown on the camera is to show his current condition day by day, and as the movie progresses, the battery starts to gradually run out and when this happens, Aron's health also goes down aswell. This is acts as a realization to the spectators that time is running out for Aron and that he must free himself quickly before the battery runs out and Aron's survival time runs out aswell. In other words, as Aron spends more and more time down in the pit, the more his physical condition starts to deteriorate, and so does the camcorder's battery life,which is a symbol his life.
This provokes high levels of suspense and unease within the spectator as they wonder if he will ever free himself in time or if the story will have a happy ending.
Boyle's use of setting as apart of Mise en Scene is used as symbolism in the story.
This is evident where Aron narrates what happens everyday when he recaps where he is, he says he gets 15 minutes of sunlight when he is down there.
At that part of the film, he sunlight appears bright and stands out from the rest of the low-key lighting in the setting, acting as a symbol of hope that there is a chance and a way for Aron to escape.
Next, is the costume used as apart of Mise en Scene to show how time affects Aron and what he's wearing.
For example, there are a few low-angled mid shots and long shots to show what he is doing or to re-establish what he's wearing, and that is when it is most noticeable.
The clothes gradually become pale,creased and dusty with a ripped,rough-look.
Boyle's use of cinematography is used to also show that time has gone by and is continuing to in 127 Hours.
This is visually evident throughout as the colours of Aron's clothing, equipment, setting and lighting become more washed out and pale colours.
This is effective for indicating to the spectators that time is going by in the film, making it much more realistic, also, this brings out and portrays the bleak, terrifying reality of Aron's situation in the film and this was Boyle's intention. He wanted to show the harsh reality of the scenario and make the spectators really have insight into how the situation could be like if they were in that same position and almost see everything through Aron's eyes aswell.
Furthermore, as the colours had gradually became more and more pale in the film, it acted as reflection of Aron's current condition, that the fact that he was losing colour, he was in fact losing his character and gradually losing strength and energy.
The use of the colours becoming more and more pale on everything has shown this sense of realization to the spectators that his time is running out day-by-day and that he needs to get out of there or else his story could end right in that gorge.
Then, the effect of the colours on everything in the scene getting more and more pale in colour is like seeing everything from his perspective, the fact that he has not got any food and very little water reinforces the idea of everything looking like what is in his vision.
The use of cinematography in the film is used to make the spectator empathize or feel something.
This is evident throughout the film where the Aron turns on his camcorder to start 'breaking the fourth wall'. The Close-up shot of the camcorder does not focus on Aron himself but it focuses on Aron's Close-up of his face through his camcorder's LCD screen.
The purpose of this technique is to focus on the camcorder's close-up view of his face because he looks weak and in a bad condition, he looks reduced in character off of the camera so he turns the camcorder screen away so he doesn't see himself in such a state but to also show just how much trouble he is in, so it is used as this moment of realization that he is literally helpless, and the use of the Close-up shots of his face shows this.
In 127 hours, Boyle uses the technique of sound throughout the film to demonstrate certain effects to the spectators.
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