Genre Research: Bird Box

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. What elements of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have?  

. One of the movies me and my group decided to research was Bird Box. In this film, many of the common elements in dystopian films can be found. For instance, camera angles and movements like aerial shots, close ups and zooms were used in this film. For Mis En Scene, old dark colored clothing is used alongside dark/dim lighting. The actors wear makeup that makes their face seem dirty and rough and use very serious acting to convey the seriousness of their situation. The setting starts in a populated town with many people. However, as the film progresses, it moves towards a move secluded area in the woods. The main prop used is blind folds so that the characters can’t see.  

Bird Box also employs common editing found in dystopian films. Techniques such as jump cuts, shot reserve-shots, and fades are used to add that dark feeling to the film. Sound was also used a lot in this film to convey the tense situation. Non-diegetic sounds like dark and ominous music were used throughout the suspenseful parts of the film. Diegetic sounds of dialogue discussed serious and intense topics.  

. What elements of the genre did the movie have that you like? 

. The elements that I enjoyed were the Mis En Scene and sounds. The old and battered clothing of the actors added to the direness and bleakness of the film. The dark lighting added a creepy feeling that sent shivers done my spine. When the setting changed to the woods, it added it that creepy feeling and made the film watching even more suspenseful. The music that played over the scenes made me sit at the edge of my seat.  

. What elements of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you? 

. The elements of the movie that I did not like were the constant jump cuts. Throughout the movie, constant cuts from the future to the past were made. This made the movie slightly confusing as I tried to piece together the plot. Besides that, the film was very entertaining and even made me wonder what I would do in a world where I couldn’t see.  

Well this is my cue to leave, till next time reader!