Creating a juxta-position effect towards the
scene. This type of music being played to
the scene of him attempting to shoot
himself.
*When gunshot – music stops, only ambient
sound after the gunshot.
Why?
*May be giving a sense that he was
born again… “resurrected”.
*Also because the movie is not over yet-
still waiting for something to happen
(The building explosion)
Music 2 – Non diagetic music= *Not very dramatic for explosion to show
That a new beginning of Jack’s life –
“reborn”. Blow up of buildings like
fireworks, representing colour towards the
scene to show feel of happiness towards
Jack.
Instead of feeling a sense of tragic
towards the building collapsing we feel a
sense of relief for Jack – a new beginning
of his life.
COLOUR: Keeps things dark and gloomy (almost neo-noir) using set design and also
costume.
*Colour mostly used is black – Dark night, dark clothes, dark rooms
Dullness of colour showing that Jack is at
at his lowest point.
- When explosion-showing feels
Confident towards his new beginning (Just before explosion he says “trust me everything’s going to be fine”.
When colour is used – like for blood-quite
bright.
*Gunshot – colours are almost neon in
tone. Colour = luminous blue.
Colour is used for effect in this movie.
MIE-EN-SCENE:
*Tyler always seated higher than Jack in this scene.
- positioned higher, Jack seated on a chair whereas Tyler may be standing looking down at Jack or when seated. He is seated on a large bin box – still looking down at Jack.
Showing his control over Jack
After gunshot Jack falls to his seat – Tyler falls to the fall – Jack looks down at Tyler.
Showing he is in control over himself.
EDITING:
*During gunshot- use of slow-motion. Creates effect to signify part of him exploding all at once and part of his life being destroyed, let out maybe?
*May also be using photogammetry shots for the gunshot, by taking extensive still shots when during the gunshot and use of slow-motion.
*Wide shot used to show explosion as it were a festival of fireworks
- Something to look forward to for Jack’s new beginning. “Trust me; everything’s going to be fine”.
Other than that, mostly straight cuts used with mid-shots, focussing on the upper half of the body- maybe because movie is concentrating Jacks brain and his mind?
GENRE= It is hard to classify Fight Club to any specific genre. It is a dark comedy - so dark, in fact, that a lot of critics didn't find it funny at all. It is nearly always night-time and raining outside. The sets and locations are atmospheric and gloomy. The themes running through Fight Club are universal: depression, insanity, loneliness and the need to be accepted.