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WHAT GENRES LINK TO COMEDY
Physical
Slapstick
Spoof
Character comedy
Cringe comedy
Black Comedy
WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM A COMEDY OPENING
Usually we expect establishing shots, the audience
needs to feel relaxed to enjoy the comedic aspects of
the film.
The film will often start of with a normal setting
little drama really. The film often starts off in the
morning or just before an event ie; a party/wedding.
The catalyst for the plot will arrive just before the
title of the play.
GREAT COMEDY FILMS
The Hangover(2009)
Death at a Funeral(2007)
Step Brothers(2008)
The Hangover(2009)
Superbad(2007)
Project X(2012)
American Reunion(2012)
That's My Boy(2012)
Zack and Miri Make a Porno(2008)
Knocked Up(2007)
THREE FILM OPENINGS
Women in black The films consists of dark colours, the blacks, greys and dusty creams give an eerie
effect to three girls playing with dolls. Music seems to be a large effect to the
atmosphere, the non-diegetic music of a sort of music box makes the theme intense.
Camera work focuses on close ups on the children’s toys and hand we do not see
their faces till later on.
STIMULUS
REVIEWS
The Addams Family is a 1991 American comedy film
based on the characters from the cartoon of the same
name created by cartoonist Charles Addams.
It opened internationally on November 22, 1991, on the
same day as An American Tail: Fievel Goes West and
Beauty and the Beast and received positive reviews. It
was followed by a sequel, Addams Family Values, in 1993.
REVIEWS FOR THE FILM FRANCHISE
Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a 78% based on 46
reviews.[3][4] The site's consensus reads, "New,
well-developed characters add dimension to this
batty satire, creating a comedy much more
substantial than the original. This was an 18% rise
from the original film (released in 1991.)
CODES AND CONVENTIONS
Dark and gloomy colours present a super-natural
atmosphere. Though the characters are not vampire
or were-wolves, or have powers there is something
not quite right.
The mid shots allow the audience to feel
comfortable and relaxed to take in the comedy
aspects. Though there are all close up towards the
character “Hand” to show the size of him. Reaction
shots are also involving comedy.
PROPS
Cob-webs
Brains/other organs
on food
Chocolate fingers
(literally)
Black/gothic clothing
Fabric
Chalk and dust
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