Sympathy in Film
Creating sympathy is a very delicate and skilled task to perform in a motion picture. Filmmakers have to take factors in to account in order to get their message across. There are many techniques, ranging from an actors' or actresses' clothes and possessions to the environment in which the movie takes place in, to the set lighting, camera angle, and sound. Although, none of which is as near as important as the acting; how the star portrays his or her character. We have to believe the actor is really that person on the screen, if we are to feel emotions towards that character during a dramatic scene. A film that demonstrates this to the tee, with brilliant acting, visual effects, and sound is Braveheart. The leading/main character, William Wallace, played by Mel Gibson gives his audience a emotionally charged experience viewing this film. Without words, every look, every expression, we know exactly how he is feeling and sympathize with his pain. His first real traumatic experience comes when his newly wed wife
Mel Gibson and all the other actors and actresses gave a spectacular performance. Their acting ability, combined with the cinematography and sound effects, made this movie emotionally distressing and visually breathtaking to watch. A combination of all these tools make us feel the sympathy we do towards the main character William Wallace. Braveheart is a epic story, and should be viewed by everyone at least once. Mel Gibson directed in and stared in this film, which let him play the role of William Wallace in the manner he wished. The film was produced in Scotland, and was made to take place around the end of the 13th century. The scenery is breathtaking, and would hold one's attention on just that if the plot were sub-par. The beautiful landscape adds so much to the movie because when your amazed by the acting, and the sound at the same time, it makes it a fantastic, emotional experience. The visual beauty also adds sympathy at dramatic moments. In the scene previously discussed, we also realize once she's
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