The Golden Gate Bridge Analysis

Peering down from hundreds of feet above, the shimmering waves dance and move effortlessly across the horizon. Boats zoom along as small cool breezes pass by. The palm of a hand brushing against the rust of the bridge and one inhales the scenery. The salty breeze, amazement, desire, hope, acceptance, loneliness, helplessness, humiliation, pain; a swirl of feelings overpowering and clashing with your inner self. No longer able to escape from reality, they’ve concluded that they’ve endured enough and the desire to numb the pain grows. Their minds running around one last possibility in circles, all concluded with a jump. The Golden Gate Bridge, the main focus of the film, is a popular tourist destination. As the documentary sets into motion, …show more content…
We come to learn the same bridge is a notorious location for those who’ve come to see their end. The film recounts various footage of people falling into depths of the sea; with voice over interviews with beloved ones. “The Bridge” , directed by Eric Steel, juxtaposes the exhilarating views of the bridge with the heart-wrenching stories reminding us that there are always two sides to everything. It also educates the audience that suicide rates are increasing and is becoming a common occurrence. In the film, a guard answered ,“all the time”, when asked if people killing themselves was common. The film’s exploration of death forces us to realize that there are many suffering and that this will just continue as we grow accustomed to this matter and no longer do anything about it. Viewed by many, “The Bridge” was raved to be an eye-opener which had successfully captured the beauty of the golden gate bridge and death. Movie reviewer Stephen Holden, writer for the New York Times, and Jim Emerson, a movie blogger, commented on various elements of the film; cinematography, audio, and motives. Holden and Emerson both appraised Steel’s well executed panoramic views of the golden gate bridge and its surroundings while tying it in with