Enhanced use of cool colors, mirroring and growth of characters

Brandy 2022-04-20 09:01:03

Alfonso Cuaron achieved great fame in 2018 with a black and white film "Roma", but he directed "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", the third book in the "Harry Potter" series. But it has been controversial since its release. The author believes that from the perspective of film science, "Ka" still does not hide its shortcomings. First of all, "Ka" broke through the shackles of the first two films that were purely aimed at building a legendary fantasy world, and instead aimed at the growth and change of the characters in the world. In this film, the protagonist Harry faces at least two adult worlds and children. The confrontation of the world - one is the hypocrisy and lies of the adult world (which can also be understood as the "real world" relative to the children's world), which is represented by the fact that although the truth of the Sirius case was witnessed, it was unable to change the prejudice; In the process of fighting the Warcraft Dementors, they gradually got rid of their dependence on adults and chose to take the initiative to attack, which can be seen as the bud of bravery and responsibility; , mirrors, water surfaces and other objects make the protagonist face his inner activities) Secondly, on the screen, Cuaron continues his author's strong creative style of director, changing the plain painting style of the first two films, using black and blue to become the coldness of this film. The color tone and scene selection have also been expanded from the inside of the castle to the wider mysterious fields outside the castle; the film integrates the psychology of the characters and the picture. For example, when Mr. Weasley warned Harry about the imminent danger, The light of the two people changed from warm to cold as the schedule changed, and the cold light came from outside the arcade, and the gloomy prisoner photo blocked the middle of the two people; third, the theme song "Hedwig Variations" can be disassembled into three parts. The first two parts are played by piano, wind pipe, etc., and the third part shows a playful effect. In "Ka", Caron has repeatedly strengthened the unique charm of the third part in the variation, such as Ha When Li was trying to cast a spell with a magic outfit in the quilt, the stern uncle broke in. At this time, the musical accompaniment continued but the melody stopped, ensuring the integrity and beauty of the work.

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban quotes

  • Hermione: [gazing at a crystal ball] Can I give it a try?

    Professor Trelawney: Yes, sure!

    Hermione: The grim. Possibly.

    Professor Trelawney: You know, my dear, the moment I looked into your eyes I knew that you did not have the mind for the noble art of Divination.

    [looking at her palm]

    Professor Trelawney: See? Right here. You may be young in years but the heart that beats beneath your bosom is as shriveled as an old maid's, your soul as dry as the pages of the books to which you so desperately cleave.

    [Hermione gets up and leaves, angrily]

    Professor Trelawney: Have I said something?

  • Sirius Black: Sorry about the bite, I reckon that twinges a bit.

    Ron: A bit? A bit? You almost tore my leg off!

    Sirius Black: I *was* going for the rat. Normally, I have a very sweet disposition as a dog. In fact, more than once, James suggested that I make the change permanent. The tail I could live with. But the fleas? They're murder.