STAR WARS THE PHANTOM MENACE

The narrative in the extract from Star Wars The Phantom Menace is typical of the action and adventure genre for many reasons.

Firstly, we see in the extract the heroes and villains of the scene. Anakin, the young boy, is portrayed as being kind and good-hearted which further portray him as being a protagonist which are typical of the action and adventure genre. The character is also seen as being brave and courage's during the pod racing where he faces villainous looking monsters and aliens while traversing a dangerous terrain. This bravery further shows him as a protagonist character and one that we want to feel supportive off especially since he is shown to be defenseless as a child compared to the antagonistic creatures he is facing.

Villainous antagonists, another major factor which is typical of the AA genre, are seens throughout the extract. Monsters and alien looking figures are seen taunting and challenging the heroic Anaking which gives us a clear idea of who is the hero and who is the villain. This sense of good vs evil is very typical of the action and adventure genre. The characters are also seen as being  antagonistic as they are seen murdering or hindering other characters by cheating and crashing racers into rocks and walls. The villains also taunt and tease the hero Anakin and are portrayed as cruel, arrogant and deceiving.

Another way in which the narrative is typical of the AA genre is the events of the clip are fast paced, tense and action packed as well as cinematic and fit the action and adventure style. Scenes in which Anakin must traverse through barren and dangerous terrains and the high speed chase between the players heightens the intensity and gives a very tense and cinematic feel making the audience feel as though they are involved in the action. The scene gives feelings of peril and jeopardy such as when the villain crashes another ship or when Anakin must bravely race against the creatures, all of which are typical of the action and adventure genre.

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HERO

In the motion picture, Hero, we see Jet Li vs Donnie Yen battling in an ancient Chess house. Mise en scene in the scene can be seen when the decor of the house is done out with traditional Chinese decor and has several oriental arches and brick/woodwork which can be seen carved into statues and posts. Chinese robes are worn by the characters with oriental stitch work and traditionally Chinese head wear, all of this adds to the Chinese feel.  

The atmosphere is one of peace and somberness which contradicts with the tense battle between the two characters. Sound can be heard as individual raindrops fall from the sky  and we can hear them loudly dropping onto the floor. This is done to show the serenity and beauty of the battle and defines it from other fight scenes which are usually ruthless, gruesome and brutal. This scene however is shown as balletic and the martial arts style is much more controlled and traditional.

Editing is used during several scenes to make slow-motion scenes during the fighting in order to draw out the scene and create more tension between the characters. This also fits in with the classic martial arts style. The colour also changes to black and white to show a dream like scene witch defines reality from the mind and further shows the fighting as being beautiful and stylish.

The music is also very traditional and an old man is seen playing an ancient Chinease instrument which creates a very balletic and dance like scene where the fighters treat the battle with honor and respect.

The presence of the old man also fits in with the genre as he is seen in many Chinease societys as a sense of wisdom and respect.