HOLIDAY HOMEWORK - research 2

Inception

Plot 

In a world where technology exists to enter the human mind through dream invasion, a highly skilled thief is given a final chance at redemption which involves executing his toughest job to date: Inception

Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb's rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible-inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming.

Camera
Most of the shots used in this film were close ups , these help us to identify peoples facial expressions giving us a sense of what they feel . for example in the beginning scene , There is a close up of Leonardo which is shown 3 times illustrating the importance of his character. Aswell as that , close ups of children were shown 3 times as well, match cutting with Leonardo's close ups showing they also have some importance and connect to Leonardo in some way.There was a close up of clocks many times again suggesting that the timing is crucial.Wide shots are also used frequently when entering a new place or leaving a place, for example the scene where they have just finished being in a dream on the train . It ends with a wide shot of the train going into a city enabling the viewer to see where its going.

Sound
Sounds in thriller play very important parts, In a sence it makes a thriller. Throughout the movie there are alot of non digetic sound played in the background such as low and slow music which creates an eary and mysterious feel to each scene. There is alot of digetic sounds such as crowds screaming and explosions , crashes and bangs in fighting scenes. When the word 'Inception' is first mentioned , the music becomes loud all of a sudden suggesting the word is important.

Editing
Match cuts have been used alot while people are having a conversation so we are able to see facial expression while in the conversation and see also see who are talking. Tracking is used majority of the time in fighting scenes so we can keep up with all the action going on .As well as tracking during fighting scenes , fast cuts are used to show there is alot going on and the complication and mess involved in the scene.
In inception especially, there is alot of slow motion , slow motion gives a sort of dreamy effect with connect with the whole plot of people being in dreams. slow motion has been used when one of the characters eg Leonardo is in a kick and also when the city is exploding

Mise en scene
In the begging scenes , Like many thrillers ,the lighting is pretty dark which illustrates the mysterious atmosphere making the viewer wonder exactly what is going on . Its gets the viewer thinking there is something dark behind this. However Bright lighting is also used , for example when Leonardo is explaining to the girl the whole process behind inception. This shows how its enlightened her and aslo the viewers as we finally understand what they want to do. As well in the footage of his children playing , bright lighting is used to indicate those were happy times.
Props- Guns , Black clothing, suits, bats and fire.