Back to the future
The opening of this film is the sound of the clocks ticking as basic credits are flashed against black. This then fades into one continuous tracked shot which traces over and focuses on important items and features of the film which all contain clues of what will happen in the movie. For example the clocks all suggest the film may have something to do with time travel, or the devices that make toast or coffee. There are also several items that give us some back story such as the newspaper article on a mansion being destroyed or the tv news reporter and the radio broadcasts. This sequence is shot in one continuous movement that explores the room in one long cut less shot, it only cuts once to show the overloaded dogs bowl which tells us that no one has been in the building for a while. There is also the shot of the skateboard which rolls to the box with the radioactive symbol on it, this links with the news report near the beginning of this clip. From this opening minute of this film we already have several clues to where the narrative will take us.
The opening of this film is the sound of the clocks ticking as basic credits are flashed against black. This then fades into one continuous tracked shot which traces over and focuses on important items and features of the film which all contain clues of what will happen in the movie. For example the clocks all suggest the film may have something to do with time travel, or the devices that make toast or coffee. There are also several items that give us some back story such as the newspaper article on a mansion being destroyed or the tv news reporter and the radio broadcasts. This sequence is shot in one continuous movement that explores the room in one long cut less shot, it only cuts once to show the overloaded dogs bowl which tells us that no one has been in the building for a while. There is also the shot of the skateboard which rolls to the box with the radioactive symbol on it, this links with the news report near the beginning of this clip. From this opening minute of this film we already have several clues to where the narrative will take us.
BBFC – U certificate
- should be suitable for audiences 4 and over.
-should have a positive message and morals which a child can perhaps learn something from.
-anything like horror, violence or drugs should be counter balanced so children will not think it is acceptable to repeat such things.(eg showing that bad things happen to someone who drinks alcohol or the villain of the film getting into trouble for doing something bad)
-no forms of discrimination at all.
-any scary sequences should be brief or should have a positive outcome (counter balanced) they should also be unrealistic.
-no realistic weapons. (e.g guns, knives etc)
-nothing dangerous that children can easily copy.(glamorisation of drugs alcohol or reckless behaviour)
-no bad language .(or very mild bad language)
-mild references to sexual actions. (kissing is allowed to be shown)
-themes should be sensitive to young children.
-mild violence (mild slapstick or humorous violence)
inspirational children’s movie
the spongebob squarepants movie is a perfect example of a children’s film because it features many things that a childs film should have. It has many bright colours and looks very upbeat. It is very humorous and silly. The characters featured in the film all have humorous appearances and voices, which also make it appeal to children. It is easily capable of holding a child’s attention as it is animated in a way that looks fun and exaggerated. The film shots are very fast paced which makes it seem more action packed to the audience.
- should be suitable for audiences 4 and over.
-should have a positive message and morals which a child can perhaps learn something from.
-anything like horror, violence or drugs should be counter balanced so children will not think it is acceptable to repeat such things.(eg showing that bad things happen to someone who drinks alcohol or the villain of the film getting into trouble for doing something bad)
-no forms of discrimination at all.
-any scary sequences should be brief or should have a positive outcome (counter balanced) they should also be unrealistic.
-no realistic weapons. (e.g guns, knives etc)
-nothing dangerous that children can easily copy.(glamorisation of drugs alcohol or reckless behaviour)
-no bad language .(or very mild bad language)
-mild references to sexual actions. (kissing is allowed to be shown)
-themes should be sensitive to young children.
-mild violence (mild slapstick or humorous violence)
inspirational children’s movie
the spongebob squarepants movie is a perfect example of a children’s film because it features many things that a childs film should have. It has many bright colours and looks very upbeat. It is very humorous and silly. The characters featured in the film all have humorous appearances and voices, which also make it appeal to children. It is easily capable of holding a child’s attention as it is animated in a way that looks fun and exaggerated. The film shots are very fast paced which makes it seem more action packed to the audience.
This film inspired me because it is constantly at the same pace all the way through. The opening gives us clues about the rest of the film and it is immediately in the narrative with very little messing around with unimportant facts. We are told about the restraint and the manager position very quickly. We are instantly aware of what is happening in the film. The story is also told in a funny way through out which makes this film so appropriate through out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MloqrtU0sE&feature=related (sound is poor on this link)
kid Walking To School
kid With Open Book
head Teacher
