28 Weeks Later Opening Scene Analysis Sean Duffy G321

28 Weeks Later Analysis: Sean Duffy G321
The introduction to the film "28 Weeks Later" has many key moments that are broadcast well by having a wide range of camera angles, which give different effects to the audience.

The first key moment of the opening to the film is when the little boy knocks on the door of where Don and Alice are staying and asks to them if he can come in and stay with them to not get taken and eaten by the zombies. However, when he is invited in by Alice, the zombies break in and attack everyone inside. The filming of the scene is made effective by making the camera pan from a two shot of Alice and Don to a medium shot of the door, which throughout the scene zooms in to make an extreme close up of the handle of the door. This has an effect on the audience as it puts themselves in the feet and of Don and Alice by making them think on what decision they would've made if it was them.

One key moment that was in the opening of the film 28 Weeks Later was the moment when Don's wife died after being attacked by zombies. A low angle long shot is used to show the moment when this happens. This has an effect on me as I feel angered that Don walked away from his wife. However, it also makes me feel bad for Don, as he was forced into making a difficult decision.

Another key moment in the film is when Don is running away from many zombies across the large countryside field. This moment is shown by a long shot looking over the shoulder behind Don. It's also made effective by making the zombies into a blurred view as the cameraman is running behind them. This has an effect on the audience as it makes us feel like we are a part of the scene and that we are watching Don being chased by the zombies. The shot is also filmed at a canted angle to give it a tilted effect.

Also, the moment when Don slams the door on his wife, Alice is a key moment as it meant that he
never saw his wife alive again. This was broadcasted by having the scene shot in slow motion and ends with a close up of Alice's face. This has an effect on the audience as it makes us feel bad for
Alice as Don has just betrayed her by leaving her. This also makes us feel angered towards Don as he should have been more loyal to Alice. The scene is also effective as the scene is shot in slow motion to make the audience know that it is a key moment of the opening of the film as it builds tension.

In conclusion I have found that scenes in films can be made effective by a variety of camera angles as well of the use of techniques such as slow motion and tilted angles. These can make the audience have different emotions when watching these films.