Scene Analysis

Deadpool Highway Scene Analysis (updated)

To begin with, the scene consists of one continuous shot which loops through the vehicle and tracks the action. This effectively displays the vast amount of violence occurring in the scene. The viewers are able to get a sense of the narrative and genre from the use of continuity as well as the actors performance (it is clear that it is superhero/action film). Continuity builds up the pace of the environment the protagonist is in. Due to the fast pace movement of the camera, fear is evoked within the audience as a sense of danger is also built up. Continuity gives us a sense of having to stick with the protagonist until we see the outcome; this helps to improve the audiences retention. This is an effective form of cinematography because - if the scene wasn't continuous and action was portrayed at a slow pace the audience wouldn't be so much on the edge of their seats, it would also bore the audience as the action would be slurred. This would decrease the audiences retention and disrupt the pace of the film.

Whilst moving in and out of the car we’re provided with subtle humour put in by directors and who’d we’d expect to be main characters - this contrasts the quick camera movement and gives a semi-lighthearted vibe to the scene, engaging the audience even further.

As the male protagonist Deadpool takes up most of the screen-time often through the use of close ups. These help to draw the audience in to the character allowing us to relate to him even more.

Several shots from outside the car such as a close up of a man hanging on to the back of the vehicle adds to the violence in the scene and builds up a rapid pace; this makes the audience feel tense. Fear is also evoked within the viewer due to the danger the man is in, the camera strengthens this emotion as it tracks the man from behind and presents high angle shots of the male suggesting that he is weak. The camera depicts the villain on the outside of the vehicle slowly approaching Deadpool before presenting the protagonists actions again which builds up suspense as we’re wondering what has caused all this violence.

Furthermore, rule of thirds can be used to build interest for the viewer through the action. For example, the producers placed the vehicle in between the four focal points which is effective as the audience naturally look directly at the action. This shot clearly implies that there is vulnerability as we watch the characters fall from the wrecked vehicle, whilst Deadpool, sits comfortably in the driver’s seat spewing comedic verse. Alongside this the use of slow motion evidently emphasis’ the sense of danger whilst building tension in the audience. The producers have successfully drawn the audience in allowing them to continue watching the movie.

Placing Deadpool in the centre of the frame enables the audience to appeal to him as he is in our eye-view. Also, the use of strong tones in the background adds a heroic sense to the scene, e.g. a victory.

To continue, the close-up of Deadpool’s drawing seems to be out of place underestimates the sincerity of what’s happening on screen by contrasting the mood of the action. This is another link to the immature attitude of the movie and how it's not really taking much seriously. We as an audience would not expect this type of opening for a thriller. In comparison to most superhero movies which start with some sort of backstory to the superhero, there is not as more suspense as other thriller opening scene, the only suspense builds up was wondering what is happening.

Deadpool chooses to start with a freeze frame of a burning car seemingly suspended in mid-air almost as if it wanted to set itself apart from other superhero movies and be unique. This agrees with Steve Neale’s theory that difference is essential. And maybe this was why Deadpool was so popular, because it’s different to all the other films, especially other superhero films and thrillers.

The use of a long shot shows the destruction of what occurred in the scene as well as disrupting the continuity after the crash. The location in view allows us to see the potential for death or danger to civilians which evokes a sense of danger within the audience.

Overall, the scene is successful in depicting the narrative.

Deadpool: Wade Meets Vanessa Scene Analysis

At the start of the scene it is clear to note the under exposure used in the shot reverse shot as the two characters converse. The effect of the darkened framed reflects the spoken audio and the witty humour within - '"...rough childhood, rougher than yours, daddy left before I was born". Alongside this the blue colour cast in the scene, present a cold tone to the environment. Considering they're in a run-down bar full of criminals, the audience are able to sense a lack of emotion within the scene.

The long shot used to reveal a wider image of bar they're standing against, helps to enforce the fact that they're alone plus, the poster reading the words "lost" creates an image in the audiences head that they're broken and sad on the inside which is why they have such a cold demeanor. Positioning the actors in the center of the frame draws directs attention to them from the audience to suggest they're important characters to the film.

The use of LED Lights within the refrigerator as well as the single light to the side of them which plays the role of fill lights, is effective in creating an eerie tone to the scene.

The aperture is high to allow less light into the lens to reflect a darkened image. This aids the performance of the characters as their body language is quite close although they're speaking pessimistically.

It also creates an uncanny feel between the actors as they're is quite cold towards each other - the audience are likely to feel uncomfortable as a result.

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