Movie Research: Whiplash

 What conventions of the Thriller genre does "Whiplash" have?

One of the conventions of the Thriller genre that Whiplash has is it's tense acting. Whether it be the scene at the dinner table where Neiman is arguing with one of his family members, or when he is playing the drums and Fletcher keep pushing him past his limits. These shows of acting increase tension and immerse the viewer into the world of Neiman, which effectively makes this movie a great thriller. Another convention the movie uses is quick cuts, which effectively builds tension and heightens the urgency and chaos of the moment. It matches the music in the background while also showing how the characters frantically try to keep up.

What conventions of the genre did the movie have that you liked? 

I really liked how the movie utilized its camera angles in order to convey different feelings. For example, the movie used high angles to depict Neiman as weaker and vulnerable compared to Fletcher. Fletcher is also portrayed through low angles, making him seem larger and more intimidating, truly shaping him out to be a tyrant. I also liked the use of handheld shots in the movie, as it pulled you into the film and gave it a sense of realism, making the tension and thrill all that higher. Another convention it had that I liked was the over-the-shoulder shots used to place the audience into the conversations of the characters, which heightened the sense of pressure and tension and added an extra layer of thrill to the movie.

What conventions of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you and you are thinking of not filming for your final task?

One convention the movie used which I did not like was its use of lighting. The film used low lighting a great number of times, and while it did help make the movie look good and increase the immersion, the low lighting could make it hard to see the full details. As said in past blogs, the use of low lighting may be used in the final task for some scenes, but will not be the main lighting source.





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