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Genre Research: Malcom & Marie

 What elements of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have?

I loved the tension switch throughout the movie, There were many different things going on that made the story come along and make the movie deeper. Every 10 minutes feels like we get a better look into the relationship and the characters in it. Seeing the effect each high moment had on the next low made me analyze and look deeper into what was being said between the charcters.

What elements of the genre did the movie that you like?

I loved the rollercoaster of emotions this movie put me through. I went from laughing to crying ina span of minutes. I left the movie with a better look on myself, my relationships, and the way I view the world. I love how this movie brought up so many different topics and issues that can be relatable and have anyone question  themselves throughout it. I also loved how the music flowed with what was going on, with it being digetic and non-digetic at points. Both of them helped move the movie along, but epesically the digetic music went so well with the feeling of the movie and escalated things so much more. The framing of some shots made the movie feel so much deeper as well. Especially close up shots as the two main characters fought. Getting to see what the other was feeling, even through the music they chose, made me feel a deeper connection to them. 

What elements of the genre did the movie have the did not appeal to you?

The lows of the movie felt so extreme. I think it's more of me disliking the screaming and cursing than anything, but it felt like more could've been expressed through actions than words. Another thing I didn't like was how long the silent part near the end went on. I feel like nothing really important was show and the story didn't seem to progress. I wish there was more balance throughout the whole movie.



Signing off,
Danniella Miller


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