Writing Homework Help

Assigned Genre : Adventure.

Featured films: 

1. Romancing the Stone (1984) 

2. Life of Pi (2012) 

3. Big Fish (2003) 

4. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) 

5. Galaxy Quest (1999) 

6. Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure (1985)

Watch one of these six films listed above and then answer the following questions.  Remember, you need to be as specific as possible when answering the questions.  You must use extremely specific examples from the film!

1. Title your paper with your Genre and the name of the Film. Have you ever seen this film before? If not, what were your expectations of the film before watching it? 

2.  How did you choose this one? Suggestion? Google search?  Recommendation? The title? 

3. Using SPECIFIC examples from the film, what are 3 examples of how this film fits PERFECTLY into this genre? Think about Mise en Scene (setting, props, costumes, lighting, sound, score), Camera shots, acting style, pace, special effects, dialogue, structure, etc. How do these elements contribute to the genre? You MUST include screenshots and/or time stamps from the film! 

4. What is your favorite shot from the film? Why? Please include a screenshot or a time stamp. 

5. What other genres does this film fit into? Use specific examples to support your claim! 

6. Overall, what did you think of this film?  (Think in terms of your personal taste vs. genre.  Can you respect the work even if it wasn’t your favorite? – Or do you have a new-found appreciation?)