American films have always been known for their rich commercial films. Therefore, the competition for American commercial films is very fierce, but it still cannot stop the emergence of new directors. They showed a new form of independent film, and harmoniously combined the artistic style with the twists and turns of the story, and created their own film style.
In chronological order, the movie "Good Times" tells the 24 hours that the brother was arrested after the two brothers robbed the bank and the elder brother managed to rescue him. The story has close contradictions and conflicts, with tension and twists and turns.
In terms of audiovisual language, the film opens with a series of close-up shots, which intuitively convey the emotions of the characters to the audience and enhance the emotional tension. Close-up shots of the characters' faces even run through the movie, projecting the status of each character to the audience quickly and directly. And almost the whole film uses the handheld shooting method, showing a strong sense of instability. In terms of sound, there are often several sounds one after another at the same time, so that it is difficult for the audience to hear the dialogue. These pictures and sound elements are combined with the fast-paced editing style to form a unique audio-visual style, which also intensifies the nervousness of the characters.
At the same time, the movie also uses a lot of stylized lighting and dynamic electronic sounds. In movies, there is a lot of stylized use of colors. When the protagonist and his girlfriend were talking in a taxi, the street lights flashing outside the window and the mobile phone in the car became the only light source. Therefore, the overall environment is very gloomy, showing the protagonist's disadvantaged situation. Also, one person's face is red, and the other is blue. This shows that two people have completely different inner worlds. At the same time, the camera is close to the face of the actor, conveying a strong oppressiveness. In movies, this way of expression is often used when showing the relationship between two people.
The presentation of the low-level characters is also the unique creative perspective of the directors and the two brothers. They often create images of marginalized people in society, showing their chaotic living conditions and behavioral consequences. In the movie, the protagonist Connie uses all legal and illegal means he can think of to save his younger brother, but in the end he is arrested, and his younger brother is sent to a psychological counseling center because of his intellectual problems, and he has a real destination for him. All my brother's efforts eventually became absurd and powerless, showing a heavy sense of powerlessness. Every effort is made to return to nothingness, and the way that one thinks is good is not suitable for oneself or their loved ones. This is also the true state of people on the margins of society.
In summary, the director uses unique audiovisual language techniques and social concerns to show an image style that is different from mainstream American movies. Innovates beyond the mainstream image style, showing his own image style, and one of the directors, Ben ·Safdy also interprets the vivid image of the mentally retarded brother. Therefore, the film is worthy of in-depth study by film creators in many aspects.
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