INTRODUCTION
In The Great Gatsby film, Baz Luhrmann attracts his audience through many in depth film techniques. The film techniques of close ups, mid shots and low angle shots allow a modern audience to connect with the protagonist at a deeper level. In the conflict scene between Tom Buchanan and Jay Gatsby, the technique of close up allows the audience to see another side of the main character. The end scene of the film where Gatsby is killed, lets the audience feel empathy for him, but also makes it evident through Gatsby’s eyes that he will not grab a hold of his one and only dream. Mid shots capture the scene of Gatsby’s official appearance at his luxurious party and when Gatsby finally meets Daisy for the first time in five years. Through …show more content…
In this scene both men are having a very tense conversation about Daisy which quickly leads into Gatsby losing his temper and viciously screaming at Tom as he gets in his personal space. Close up is used in this scene to allow the viewers to see Gatsby at a deeper level, a side that they have not yet seen of the protagonist. The audience can see the change of character on Gatsby’s face as well as the new look of anger, madness and loss of control. This scene enhances the other side to the main character that the audience is not familiar with. Close up highlights the characters emotion during the scene and shows exactly how they are feeling. The technique of close up is also used in the ending scene where Gatsby is shot in his pool and slowly dies. This scene allows the audience to feel empathy for Gatsby as close up shows every emotion on his face as he knows he is about to die. This scene lets the viewer read Gatsby’s face extremely clearly and also makes it evident through Gatsby’s eyes that he will not grab a hold of his one and only dream as he spoke his last words, “Daisy”. Baz Luhrmann uses close ups to make The Great Gatsby appeal to an audience who can connect with the protagonist at a deeper
In The Great Gatsby film, Baz Luhrmann attracts his audience through many in depth film techniques. The film techniques of close ups, mid shots and low angle shots allow a modern audience to connect with the protagonist at a deeper level. In the conflict scene between Tom Buchanan and Jay Gatsby, the technique of close up allows the audience to see another side of the main character. The end scene of the film where Gatsby is killed, lets the audience feel empathy for him, but also makes it evident through Gatsby’s eyes that he will not grab a hold of his one and only dream. Mid shots capture the scene of Gatsby’s official appearance at his luxurious party and when Gatsby finally meets Daisy for the first time in five years. Through …show more content…
In this scene both men are having a very tense conversation about Daisy which quickly leads into Gatsby losing his temper and viciously screaming at Tom as he gets in his personal space. Close up is used in this scene to allow the viewers to see Gatsby at a deeper level, a side that they have not yet seen of the protagonist. The audience can see the change of character on Gatsby’s face as well as the new look of anger, madness and loss of control. This scene enhances the other side to the main character that the audience is not familiar with. Close up highlights the characters emotion during the scene and shows exactly how they are feeling. The technique of close up is also used in the ending scene where Gatsby is shot in his pool and slowly dies. This scene allows the audience to feel empathy for Gatsby as close up shows every emotion on his face as he knows he is about to die. This scene lets the viewer read Gatsby’s face extremely clearly and also makes it evident through Gatsby’s eyes that he will not grab a hold of his one and only dream as he spoke his last words, “Daisy”. Baz Luhrmann uses close ups to make The Great Gatsby appeal to an audience who can connect with the protagonist at a deeper