Film Analysis 21 Grams
Film Analysis Journal #1 Film Title: 21 Grams Year Made: 2003 Director: Amid much hype from critical reviews and being nominated for various awards, I decided to see 21 Grams. ... Like any film that is hyped, your expectations grow larger and the film, although not disappointing, doesn’t reach the plateau of expectation you have going in. None the less, the film is solid and elicited some great performances Benecio Del Toro, Sean Penn and Naomi Watts. ... Naomi Watts, who gave a great performance in Mullholland Drive, again gives a very powerful in 21 Grams as the widow of a deceased husband and two young children. ... Benicio Del Toro delivers again in 21 Grams. ... The use of this dull greyish colour scheme works brilliantly with the storyline in bringing this film to life. ... Here, in 21 Grams, human nature is examined. ... The colour is almost black and white in tonal intensity throughout the film which really helps the sad storyline. The cinematography is great with the use of different types of film stocks for different scenes and great hand held camera work The Filmaker González Iñárritu’s focus is on the idea of morals and this movie has a lot of examples of morals and the characters’ struggles with them. Danger of anger, lack of compassion and loss of faith are some of the main moral issues examined in the film.