Mise-En-Scene And Metaphors In Visual Literature Movie Review

Mise-En-Scene And Metaphors In Visual Literature - Movie Review ExampleAnother use of metaphor can be institute in the scene where Belfort describes the introduction of sexual activity in his office. The description of the first day at office shows a man enjoying sexual advance from a colleague in the elevator while Belfort and his associates are standing on the ground floor. The gradual upward movement of the elevator and the characters activity inwardly it indicates Belforts rise and what it consisted of. That the common man will always remain gullible and hungry for money is suggested by the last scene of the movie which is preceded by the voiceover asking wouldnt you like to learn how to make money and we are led to the voice introducing Jordan Belfort to a room full of people interested to listen to his gross sales training. From long shot to mid-long shot to medium shot the camera brings us closer to the young group of people who are eager to make chop-chop money. The pede stal movement of the camera shows the curious faces of many such young faces who want to become a Jordan Belfort one day. A movie, therefore, is not a monumental narrative but a visual literature created by directors, cinematographers, editors and screen players. From lighting to camera angle, to costume and movement of characters in a movie does bring in a meaning associated with it. The understanding of the mise-en-scene, therefore, provides an insight into the mind of the director. Both Gravity and The Wolf of Wall street are meshed with metaphors guiding the judgments of the viewers.