Wednesday, February 16, 2011

The Shining

With the use of unusual camera positioning, angles, and dramatic colors (bright reds etc.), Kubrick gives his viewers an uneasy view. He breaks the 180 degree rule by crossing the line, but at an angle, showing only part of the speaker's face while showing the expression of the listener. Also, the position of the actors creates even more uneasiness since they are close to each other, and yet slightly turned away, as if hiding something. He moves closer as more secrets are revealed, bringing the viewer in as well while not lessening the tension between the characters.

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