Sunday, September 29, 2013

Minority Report Photo Analysis

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The attached picture from Minority Report is a picture of John Anderton and Agatha in the lobby of the Hotel right before John is supposed to kill a man. Agatha is trying to tell Anderton that he has a choice and that he shouldn't confront the man and that he should leave. Anderton explains that he won't kill the man because he has never met him. This Picture is a two shot and is a Close Up shot. The shot is also not at an angle, it is level. It shows only the faces of Anderton and Agatha. In the photo you only see half of their faces and they are facing different ways. I belive this is meant to symbolize their differing oppinions. Agatha is trying to tell Anderton one thing but he is telling her another. There seems to be more light surrounding Agatha which I think is meant to symbolize that she is right that he should leave. Andertons face is darker and more shaded symbolizing that he is about to do something bad. 

1 comment:

  1. Tim good ideas here in general. A close up, two shot in deep focus. We can see every pore on Agatha's face, the strands of Anderton's hair. You might discuss the perfectly combed hair and leather jacket, e.g. I like your discussion of light here. I'm not sure about your reading of Anderton though. He tries to do the right thing ultimately,no? How else to read the opposite directions of their faces? Overall good work

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