Se7en
Directed by: David Fincher
Written by: Andrew Kevin Walker
Starring: Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt & Kevin Spacey
Release date: 5th January 1995
Opening weekend: $11,434,343
Budget: $33,000,000
Grossing worldwide: $350,000,000
Plot summary: sadistic mass-murderer John Doe (Kevin Spacey) draws out plans for making an example of the human race by killing seven people..each one representing one of the deadly sins of which they are most guilty of….Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Lust, Pride, Envy and Wrath. Two American detectives, Somerset (Morgan Freeman) who is soon to retire, and Mills (Brad Pitt) his soon to be replacement, must track down this killer and stop him before it is too late. But the men soon realise that their own lives play a big part in Doe’s plans and what he has in store for them changes their lives forever….
Cinematography: the cinematography is very conventional of this genre as it has shot reverse shot stirring scenes of action and also a lot of two shots showing the detectives working together as partners.
Sound: at the start of the film there is no soundtrack only diagetic sounds this is used to grip the audience. The dialogue introduces the main characters as they introduce themselves and it also establishes the genre. The non diagetic soundtrack overall is very tension building and builds enigma through the film. However the title sequence music is different as it is heavy and has a high tempo. The title sequence is introduced by a metronome a slow but steady ticking sound as if a clock was counting down a bomb, which suggests the Idea of crime this helps establish the genre.
Editing: the editing is mainly jump cuts as the film does not rely on any form of CGI. However during the film on each action scene, the editing is cut at a faster pace this builds tention within the action to give the audience a more thrilling ride.
Mise-en-scene:
The coatumes within the film are typical as the detectives at the time used to have large long jackets, the use of the police badges identifies them as a police officer.
The lighting is very low key within this film because it adds to the tone of the film as it is very dark and gritty it also shows how run down the city is during this time of murder. The lighting is especially dark when they find the killers house and when they find each of the bodies, this is to show how sinister the situation actully is.
Brad pits performance is typical of this style of film he's a the new cop in town and feels as though he could take on anything even though he can't. However on the other hand Morgan freeman is the old cop who knows best and guides the rookie.
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