I chose instead to analyze Blade Runner (The Final Cut).
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1. Characters: Are there any typical Noir characters in the film?
Replicants :
Leon Kowalski : Has Mummy issues
Roy Batty : White hair
Pris : Flexible
Zhora : Snake woman
Police:
Rick Deckard :Retired Blade Runner
Gaff : Origami
Bryant : Police Chief
Holden : Interviewer at start
Misc:
Rachael : Experimental Replicant
J.F. Sebastian : Toy Maker and professional loner.
Dr Eldon Tyrell : Gets an eye massage from Roy.
2. Narrative: What are the storylines, construction and typical Noir scenes?
Huge advancements in bioengineering have allowed scientists to create super humans they refer to as 'Replicants'. A riot in an off world colony has made Replicants illegal on earth. Deckard is called out from retirement by his former boss, Bryant, after a fellow Blade Runner was shot administering a test to Leon Kowalski.
Deckard is briefed on the four Replicants he has to retire and is partnered with Gaff. After much investigation and following clues and leads, Deckard successfully retires all four Replicants.
In the beginning Holden is seen administering a test to a replicant, he is smoking and drinking. Leon is paranoid about the test, a key characteristic of film noir.
3. Atmosphere and tone: How do you feel about the characters and their world?
The first scene is a shot over L.A. There are lights and fires from as far as the eye can see.
Always raining
Multicultural society, huge Asian presence.
At least three different languages spoken throughout the film. English Chinese German
Even now, with flying cars, people still use bicycles.
Chinese Graffiti in the ghetto
Rick Deckard :
4. Use of Cinematography: Any Noir camera camera techniques in evidence?
5. Use of Editing/Titles: Any Noir editing techniques or story construction in evidence?
6. Mise-En-Scene: Typical Noir locations, props, costume, lighting and performance etc?
7. Sound! Pay attention to the use of music, ambiance, voice over and sound effects?
8. Ideology: What are the messages and values of the film?
9 Audience: Who do you feel that the target audience are? Why do you think this?
I am now going to watch it whilst I take notes.
