Genre Research: Rambo: Last Blood

Common camera angles include wide shot, medium shot, and close up. Common clamps included: the costumes were a bit more modern rather than fantasy type; the lighting was quite bright/ high-key to emphasize the subjects; the actors were very (physically) built and signified their aggression; makeup was mainly used for fights (bruising, bleeding, wounds.) Props included weapons and vehicles; the setting was mainly outside surrounded in a desert area. This film's techniques definitely make it as interesting as the others yet, it doesn't contain as much movement or effects (like explosions) as the others, which makes it more unique and interesting. Common sound includes dialogue, non-diegetic, and music (added in.) Common editing includes fade in/out, shot/reverse shot, action match, and reaction shot. Elements of the genre included intense movement, sped up music (for suspense), and dramatic fight scenes. What elements I liked were the suspenseful music and dramatic fight scenes; both factors tend to get the adrenaline running. What elements I didn't like included the intense movement; it seemed to be in too many various areas and too fast-paced to keep up with.

Compared to the other movies I used, this movie tends to use the traditional approach; traditional meaning that action is usually increased or fueled based on fighting, tension, active scenes. These techniques are especially useful when there is a larger crowd of people and allows the actor and plotline to stand out; fight scenes were used a lot as a way to not only categorize the character's emotions towards others and build personality but to also create the fight or flight response for the audience. That technique isn't a bad idea- but if used a lot then it generally targets a more aggressive audience. Also, effects in this movie were used differently than compared to the rest; since the other movies mainly focus on fantasy, a lot of effects are used to show power, strength, and dangerous situations- while, in comparison, this movie mainly uses it for explosions. Overall, this movie proves it's action-packed in a very traditional way.