In this essay I will be analysing the film Goal (2005) to understand the technical reasons why I enjoyed the film. To do this I will be picking my four key moments in the movie and critically analysing them with the use of film terminology. By the end of the essay I should know why I consider this to be my favourite sports film of all time.
The first scene I want to analyse is at 19 minutes. There is a sequence where the main character (Munez) has to work to get money to travel to England. The sequence of jump cuts going from one job to the other is a perfect use of speeding up the process while also using settings as a way to portray the character.
Firstly, a jump cut is used to stop the continuous flow of the film. Therefore, essentially the film is switching to a different time and it is not a continuous sequence. This creates a very enjoyable montage where you see Munez “cut from one location to the next” as he works two jobs to get the money he needs (Dix, 2008:64). This brought a feel good factor to the film despite the scene only being around 20 minutes in. This is because it made me realize that Munez is a hard-working individual who is trying to chase his dream. By the director’s speeding up the film by jump cutting, it makes the moment more enjoyable as we get to see how Munez is …show more content…
However, not all acting is done by speech (Diegetic). What really brings this scene to life for me is the “body language” that is done throughout this scene (Dix 2008:19). When the manager tells the footballers to listen to what he has to say the director leaves a gap of silence before the manager starts speaking. This creates tension and a dramatic atmosphere. All of this is also shown by the manager’s facial expression, he looks serious and so you immediately get the impression that this is a crucial moment in the film. I enjoyed this sequence as it got my adrenaline going just like if I was sat in the dressing room with the
The first scene I want to analyse is at 19 minutes. There is a sequence where the main character (Munez) has to work to get money to travel to England. The sequence of jump cuts going from one job to the other is a perfect use of speeding up the process while also using settings as a way to portray the character.
Firstly, a jump cut is used to stop the continuous flow of the film. Therefore, essentially the film is switching to a different time and it is not a continuous sequence. This creates a very enjoyable montage where you see Munez “cut from one location to the next” as he works two jobs to get the money he needs (Dix, 2008:64). This brought a feel good factor to the film despite the scene only being around 20 minutes in. This is because it made me realize that Munez is a hard-working individual who is trying to chase his dream. By the director’s speeding up the film by jump cutting, it makes the moment more enjoyable as we get to see how Munez is …show more content…
However, not all acting is done by speech (Diegetic). What really brings this scene to life for me is the “body language” that is done throughout this scene (Dix 2008:19). When the manager tells the footballers to listen to what he has to say the director leaves a gap of silence before the manager starts speaking. This creates tension and a dramatic atmosphere. All of this is also shown by the manager’s facial expression, he looks serious and so you immediately get the impression that this is a crucial moment in the film. I enjoyed this sequence as it got my adrenaline going just like if I was sat in the dressing room with the