This Narrative report will discuss the sequence at the end of 80’s teen comedy, Ferris Buellers Day Off (1:50:10 – 1:34:41). In this ending segment, the protagonist is racing to beat his parent’s home. This segment features a fast paced soundtrack. The camera cuts between shots of Ferris running through backyards and his parents on their way home. It features many extreme close ups, slow motion and fast paced shots. These help to convey the action in the scene, whilst keeping the element of comedy present.
NARRATIVE FUNCTION
This ending sequence ties up the movie well. The plot resolves its causal issues by bringing the film to a climax. The theme that underlies the movie is foolishness …show more content…
This sequence features continuity editing, to show Ferris’s journey home. This segment is fast paced as the protagonist is racing the clock to beat his parents’ home. The effect this has on the narrative, is that the film has lead up to this moment, if Ferris fails to make it home in time then it will all be a waste. The film editing technique of cuts between short length shots create a sense of motion and enhance the action of the scene. An interesting moment, which shows the relationship between Ferris and his sister Jeanie is when Ferris. In his rush to get home, Ferris runs out in front of the car. Mrs Bueller somehow doesn’t see Ferris, but Jeanie does. The extreme close up of the visual exchange between these two characters is almost a challenge. This exchange enhances the action and shows the development between these characters. The editing in this sequence contributes to narrative exposition by including vital information about the setting, characters and the plot. This is important for the narrative because it ensures the audience is aware of the key elements and messages in this …show more content…
Dialogue is used in this sequence quiet sparingly. However, it does include some comedic elements. The tone of voice often reflects how the character is feeling. In one part of the segment, Mrs Bueller and Jeanie start yelling at each other, this delivery works towards the characterization of both of these characters. One particularly funny moment is as Jeanie is speeding away, Mrs Bueller screeches “JEEAAANNNIEE”. This adds a comedic moment to a tense moment. This is just one example of how the elements of sound such as fidelity, timbre, pitch, tone, perspective, and volume all contribute to the narrative. Sound is an important part of narrative exposition as it helps to set the mood and pace of the scene. The diegetic and non-diegetic sounds and music pair well with the visual elements to contribute to narrative