Plot Structure Cinematic vs. Dramatic Study of Film I

What are the similarities and differences between film and literature? Film vs. Literature What are the similarities and differences between film and literature?

Setting: The description of where and when the story takes place Literary Techniques Setting: The description of where and when the story takes place

Literary Techniques Conflict: The primary struggle of the protagonist

Literary Techniques Plot Structure: Exposition: Rising Action: The film’s way of providing background information to the audience about setting and/or characters. Rising Action: Events that build the tension of the conflict by getting the protagonist closer or further away from success.

Falling Action & Resolution: Literary Techniques Plot Structure: Climax: The event that provides the solution to the conflict begins Falling Action & Resolution: Follows the climax and winds down the tension of the film, providing a sense of closure for the audience.

Plot Structure

What are the similarities and differences between film and drama? Film vs. Drama What are the similarities and differences between film and drama?

Dramatic Techniques Practical elements of the film that can also be found in theater productions: Sets Props Costumes Make-Up Acting Ability

Cinematic Techniques Elements of the film that can only be found through a cinematic production: Camera shots, angles, and movement Shot transitions Special Effects Slow-motion CGI Green Screen

The Italian Job (2003)

The Italian Job (2003) Director F. Gary Gray Fast & Furious 8 Straight Outta Compton Friday

The Italian Job (2003) Major Actors/Actresses Mark Wahlberg as Charlie The Fighter Lone Survivor Ted

The Italian Job (2003) Major Actors/Actresses Charlize Theron as Stella Hancock Mad Max Fury Road Monster

The Italian Job (2003) Major Actors/Actresses Edward Norton as Steve Fight Club American History X The Incredible Hulk

The Italian Job (2003) Setting: Modern Day, Los Angeles Conflict: Charlie and the rest of the crew are seeking revenge on Steve. Exposition: John Bridger is participating in his last heist with his crew. After successfully stealing a safe of gold bricks, Steve betrays the crew, kills John, and leaves the rest of the crew for dead.

The Italian Job (2003) Rising Action: Any events in the film that either bring Charlie closer to revenge on Steve or serves as an obstacle to his success.

The Italian Job (2003) Review by Roger Ebert “…we do, after all, sometimes go to the movies just to have a good time and not to be mired in a slough of existential despond.” “There are a couple of nice dialogue touches…. The ending is suitably ironic.” “This is just the movie for two hours of mindless escapism on a relatively skilled professional level.”

The Italian Job (2003) Climax: Charlie and his crew enact the final plan to get revenge on Steve, using the Minis and stealing the gold by dropping the truck through the ground, similar to the Italian job at the beginning of the film.

The Italian Job (2003) Falling Action & Resolution: Charlie makes a deal with Mashkov, giving him a portion of the gold stolen from Steve. Each member of the crew is shown enjoying their new fortune.