Analysis Of Malcolm X

After watching this sequence of scenes, a clear theme and mood are presented. Through the use of multiple techniques and elements, each scene is well crafted to show the main theme/mood which is danger and suspense. Techniques such as close-ups, low lighting, and slow camera movement are used effectively and smoothly. In this sequence we start with a slow dolly shot moving right to left which reveals a low lit room full of thugs. The scene continues with high-angle shots showing the variety of guns and ammunition all being put together. This then transitions to close-ups of the thug’s faces to show the true intensity of what they are preparing for. The only sound that can be heard is synchronous sounds of the guns cocking and being loaded. These few techniques build …show more content…
Once the conversation between the two of them proceeds, a slow zoom is shown on the friend which builds the suspense and intensity even further. As Malcolm finishes his conversation, we cut between low angle shots of the previously seen thugs scoping out the dance center, and Malcolm thinking painfully. An odd camera shot is used that resembles a moving-canted angle right on Malcolm's face to show the stress and suspense of what he is thinking and worrying about. The loud dance music from the center plays over this short sequence as we see more of the thugs preparing for what is to come. A short and emotional phone call takes place between Malcolm and his wife. They talk quietly and sadly to eachother which then segways us to the final piece of the sequence. Soft and innocent music plays as the camera cuts between full shots of Malcolm in his car, his family in another, and the thugs all together in their car. The music contrasts with the next few close-up shots as we see the nervous faces travel down the road toward their final meeting