Minority Report

Mise-en-scene and Setting Evaluation:

Using only visual evidence in the provided sequence respond to the following: 

Briefly Describe the Setting/Location and the type of activity/ies would usually take place in this setting?

Location: Apartment  Activities: Sleeping, eating, living

What props have been included in the setting to convey an intended message or describe the activity/ies taking place?

Plants Messy house Food left around Dugs/ Alcohol - Pills Photo frame Newspapers Computer

What does the contrast (light levels, difference between dark or bright areas) indicate about this setting?

The white/blue cold light makes the apartment seem quite lonely, as if no one else has ever been there. This creates a certain mood and also empathy for the man as you can see he misses something possibly his family or his old life.

What type of tones or colours are used within the setting; pleasant, simple, cheery, bleak. (Also consider the lighting).

Blue/White tone Harsh lighting

Describe the spaciousness of this setting (Cramped or open/roomy).

Cramped apartment

Describe the physical state (messy, neat, formal).

Modern/futuristic looking Messy - possibly show his mental state e.g. confused/worried/angry/lonely

What is the general atmosphere of this setting (what moods or feelings does it invoke)?

Upset Loneliness Evokes feelings of sympathy for the man

Describe the acting style of the characters within this setting?

Very upset with life Strong front - doesn't want to seem weak

How does this setting contribute to the acting style and character/s personality?

The rain contributes to the viewers opinion of the character, rain is sometimes linked with upset Room - showing his state of mine e.g. confused/worried/lonely/angry

From the elements listed, describe the overall tone and potential genre of the film. Justify your response with specific examples.

Quite sad and mysterious Style of acting and lighting create this tone - dark and cold light & upset character Technologically advanced with cars/ advanced touch screen laptops - makes it's mysterious

Explain how mise-en-scene has been used to depict the type of character who might inhabit the space. Use evidence to justify your response

Lighting - cold/dark/white/blue - sad and upset lighting  Style of acting - can tell the character is upset with their life  Setting/Location - isolated/ messy room - depicts how he is feeling which links with his style of acting  Props/Costumes - looks like a regular person + advanced technology including advanced cars & laptops!