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BLADERUNNER. Skyscapes. Opening of Film: Establishing Shot. After Leon kills Holden, shot of a skycraft flying amongst skyscrapers and electronic billboards. Low angle shot Obscured vision Juxtaposition.
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BLADERUNNER Skyscapes
After Leon kills Holden, shot of a skycraft flying amongst skyscrapers and electronic billboards
Low angle shot • Obscured vision • Juxtaposition “a new life awaits you in the off world colonies. A chance to begin again in a golden land of opportunity and adventure!”
BLADERUNNER China Town
High angle shot of imposing dragon: Asian dominance • Rain • Camera pans across the scene • Rain pervades all • Busy, overcrowded street • Glum, bleak, grey
“No, four. Two, two; FOUR”: stereotyping language barrier etc. (characterisation)
Characterisation: • close up on gnarly hands and nails • wrinkled skin – old worker • accent • disjointed English: • “not fish; snakes scale” • Mise en scene • polluted • dimly lit • unnatural, fluorescent light • crowded
BLADERUNNER Murders & ‘Retirements’
Sudden • Shocking • Violent • Murder • Execution style
Shocking, violent, GRAPHIC • Animalistic hunt: hunter vs. victim • Ruthless, execution style murder
Shocking, violent, GRAPHIC • “wake up, time to die” • unexpected, sudden