Movies allow us to escape our life and also to enjoy world's unlike our own. Films are divided into categories known as 'genres'. A person is usually drawn to a particular of genre of film that they prefer to watch. I personally am terrified of horror movies so avoid them at all cost, preferring to indulge in light-hearted romantic comedies and the occasional thriller.
I usually prefer to read a review of a movie than go to the cinemas and watch it. But I made an exception for Inception. In fact, I saw it twice within the first three days of it's Australian release. I love it.
There are many different reasons why I think this movie is appealing. It's quite rare to find a movie these days with an original storyline for a start. Also, the special effects are flawless; you feel like you are in the dream with them. It also doesn't hurt that they have an all-star cast, but I think what personally draws me into this film is the storyline between Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his family which is effectively depicted through the director's choice of shots.
Cine-Speak is the term given for the jargon of cinema.
A variety of different shots are used to convey the all important W's and H and the character's emotions:- Who: Close up, Extreme close up
- What: Mid shot
- When: Close up, Very long shot/wide shot
- Where: Long shot, Medium long shot
- Why: Big close up, Extreme close up
- How: Medium close up
The camera shots aren't the only thing taken into consideration when telling a story by film. Things such as making sure the character has enough head and talking room, the rule of thirds, inserts and cutaways to provide extra information and the all importance of making a statement all combine to tell the story of the world's we'll never experience... at least until technology catches up.
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