Stutterer
- 2. Image: The image used is of what seems like a screenshot of the conversation within the film. This links clearly to the title ’stutterer ’ This can show the audience that this could be the main character in whom is suffering from the stutter this is reinforced by the use of the over the shoulder shot focusing the camera onto the one guy. This creates a intimidation which could resemble how he is feeling when he speaks. The use of naturalistic lighting and mise en scene implies to the audience and shows that this is natural occurrence that many people suffer from this is a common feature in the drama genre as the drama genre usually relates issues around current problems within youth or adults in which they can relate to creating empathy for the characters. By blurring out the background this can create a empathic feeling towards the character as it heightens the determination, the use of the blurred background can also imply the struggle the character has within finding his words. The layout of the review: One main feature the audience first notice with the layout is 5 star rating, this has been positioned just above the picture in which the eye is naturally drawn to, this helps to sell the film before we even can think of what it is about. The review layout is simple and easy to read however as it is continuous this could be hard to read for some users and audiences resulting in people being less engaged. The film first starts out underlining the main element of the film, revealing to the audience what this is going to be about. This is done in bold in order to strike the audience to this straight away. As it is positioned underneath the picture this heightens the fact that he is struggling. During the review it has been structured in a jumbled way, however it is crafted to keep the audience engaged with not only the story but about around the background. This is different to other film reviews as it does not look into technical aspects it focuses on the use of background information such as the plot, what its like to have a stammer and opinions. Anaphoric references are used to structure this review as it constantly switches back from one point to another, this engages the reader as it engages them to think about what is being said rather than just reading the text. The first line of the review gives an idea that the film is being mocked for being a short film, which is heightened by the words ‘its not a typo ‘This is further heightened by the use of the words ‘ Some may well be surprised to learn that this British production is Oscar nominated’ This could gather the idea that it is not common for small productions to get considered . However this could be seen that the film is not good which could deter the audience away from the film. From the review you gain the idea that this film is focused on the one issue and it is therefore more based towards people who have this issue. However the film review informs others of what it is like to have this and technical language can be used to relate what a stutter is to a large audience. This relates to the drama genre as it Is common that they focus on issues relating to a minority in order to make people aware and to put a heart warming view on the idea. This can be seen successful as it has been nominated for a British Oscar . The film review describes the issues in which others may have creating a bond between others in which can increase the audience’s capacity but also help others in need which is what the drama genre focuses on. Empathetic language is used to describe how the character feels ‘ invisible to the naked eye’. ‘ nil communication skills’ this heightens the struggle created with the stammer highlighting to the audience the character feels trapped and un noticeable a he cannot communicate . Technical language is used to aim part of the review to a media or business perspective in order to show off the types of skills and people use in which this type of industry could have heard of. Furthermore the use of this could also engage other audiences as it reflects a positive image on the film. The use of the word shoe string implies that the budget was tight, when watching the film this can impress the audience as they know the extent to which the budget was at. Technical language is further used to enhance a positivity within the film. ‘before achieving its 2016 academy award nomination’ This not only looks good but it also reinsures the audience that it is something they will enjoy. It also shows that the film works exceptionally well with the drama genre. The film review shows how the film relates to the drama genre the film review implies that it focuses on the key issues within society in which is common for the drama genre this is show by ‘ The film begins with a problem which most of us have experienced in this digital age’. For the people with certain disabilities this will give them comfort and help to give the reassurance that you are not alone. This can further relate to Bulmer and Katz theory as we watch certain things in order to escape daily life. By focusing on a sensitive topic this can draw in an audience that want to escape events in there life and for others that feel alone this can be a relatable subject.
- 3. The review ends by creating a comparison to a well known film ‘the kings speech’. This is done to heighten the fact that stutterer is a well crafted film that can relate to a wide range of audiences. This is shown by the words ‘feel a closer affinity with greenwood, a rather more ordinary citizen and stammerer’. The word affinity helps to show the audience that the film focuses on the audience of people that have a stammer to make them fell better about having the disability. This is common within the drama genre as it is used to make people feel included. The statement addresses to the audience that it has done this successfully. Overall : Overall I feel the film review is structured nicely by using the contrasting paragraphs to structure the review it creates an anaphoric affect in some places which reinforces ideas about it being successful. It also makes the audience want to read on to find more about what happens with the plot. The review is easy to read and can suit a wide range of audiences. However the review doesn't base the entire review about the film it focuses on other people experiences with a stutter in which could not be that interesting to other audiences that want to find out about the film.