Weird Science Film Analysis

The movie that I chose to do this paper on is Weird Science. Directed by John Hughes, this film is one of my favorites and was introduced to me by my parents. Weird Science was released in 1985 and is rated PG-13. I chose this film for my assignment because I thought that not many people would chose this film and I also have a deep love for 80’s movies. This movie definitely follows the three act story structure because you can clearly see the development of characters, goals, and conflicts in Act 1, the actions taken to defeat the obstacles in Act 2, and the goals achieved in Act 3. The main character is named Wyatt Donley and he constantly struggles with being bullied by the kids at his school and by his older brother Chet. Wyatt’s goal …show more content…
He has no self-confidence and that is one of the main reasons why he gets bullied by everyone. During the first act we learn that Wyatt is the smarter of the two friends and that he loves and is skilled with computers. Gary is the more ambitious of the two and is always pushing Wyatt to do things that get him outside of his comfort zone. Also we learn that Wyatt’s main source of support comes from his only friend and that everyone at school, even if they don’t partake in the bulling, enjoy seeing them bullied. This information is crucial because later on in the movie it will explain why Wyatt is so hesitate of having a high school party in his house and why he doesn’t believe that he would ever have a chance with one of the girls at his school. Other important characters that are introduced in Act 1 are Lisa, who is the woman that Wyatt and Gary create using Wyatt’s computer, Ian and Max, who are the main bullies of the entire film, and Deb and Hilly, who are the two girls that Wyatt and Gary have crushes on. Minute 17 of Act 1 in the film is when Lisa drives Wyatt and Gary to bar, gives them fake ids, and …show more content…
An often used cinematic technique is color dominance which helps draw the watchers attention to certain aspects of the scene. The red sky during Lisa’s creation shows that that moment is a major plot point and that the boys’ lives will change forever. Another cinematic technique is the montage of photos and the upbeat music during the creation process of Lisa. This symbolizes their commitment and desire for Lisa to become a reality. I think that this film, although a comedy and being slightly mature, has an important message that is relatable for anybody that is struggling with trying to find love and someone to care for that cares about them just as much. This film is an amazing example of three act story structure and can be easily analyzed to find cinematic techniques and for the goals and conflicts of the main