Genre Research: Fast & Furious

Common camera angles included establishing shot, high angle, and medium-long shot. Common clamps included: costumes were more modern-like and not exaggerated; lighting was more intense (high-key), actors were more physically built and were smaller protagonists (not like the Avengers.) Makeup was less definitive, more natural; props were mainly vehicles and weapons; the setting was mainly outdoors. With all of these factors mixed together, it creates adrenaline yet the suspenseful type of plot and allows the audience to keep watching by keeping them on their feet. Common sound included dialogue, diegetic/ non-diegetic, and music (added in.) Common editing included shot/reverse shot, fade in/out, and reaction shot. Elements of the genre included were fast movement, bright lighting, and exaggerated fight scenes. What elements I liked included fast movement (because it keeps the watcher's attention and creates suspense) and the fight scenes (because they create an intense feeling of victory.) What elements I didn't like included the bright lighting (it may draw the watcher's attention to another subject.) Overall, this movie is certainly not as energized as Thor: Ragnarok as it is limited to only real-life human fights and has limitations to just how much destruction can be caused; although, this sets up the characters to be more connected to the watchers as both can connect to human struggles and limits. Therefore, makes it more relatable due to the realistic feelings- although, we will always have to follow speed limits.

This movie also gave a good indicator of its genre from the beginning; although, as I mentioned, it's not as thrilling as Thor: Ragnarok, it doesn't mean it cannot get the adrenaline pumping. In this movie, there is a big focus on car races- which mainly conveys the whole context of the action genre in the movie; other factors that develop the action are weapon fights, character conflicts, the growing central problem, and other side influences. Although I do not have a history of watching Fast & Furious, I can definitely say they know how to pull in the audience from the start- with the costumes. It may seem weird, however, the movie is very modernized which draws in younger audiences and makes it more visually appealing to people with a materialized mindset. Especially, when the costumes are very modernized- it gives a realistic vibe with action; which encourages the whole living and danger theme. On top of that, the story is driven (pun intended) by the characters' interactions and conflicts; the growing of the problems and relationships focus the story on the timeline while also diverting to side distractions to create a small break from the tension. Another admiring factor is the scenery. Specifically outside, where the desert is their landscape and highway; using the broadest principle and emptiness of the desert- which could also be symbolized into the characters' lives. An empty and broad platform they try sustaining.