Movie Summary
The thriller film Se7en, was distributed in 1995, directed by David Fincher. The movie stars Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman as detectives that are investigating a case which centers around the seven deadly sins. Every victim is linked to a different sin, be it either Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Lust, Pride, Envy or Wrath.
Scene Summary
I analysed scene one in which detective Somerset is getting ready for work. He meets detective Mills at a crime scene and both have nothing in common with one another. The credits are next, using a scrap book theme to present the focus of the film.
Mise en scene
In detectives Somersets room there is a chess board and everything is neatly placed representing him as well ordered and wise. Somerset puts on a suit which suggests his quite sophisticated, Mills however appears wearing a leather jacket representing the typical look of a rebellious character. Later both characters are seen walking through the street, it's pouring down with rain. The rain is a common factor used throughout the film, many believe this is because the director wanted a presence of God in Se7en suggesting his making it rain in order to wash away our sins. The credits are introduced, flashes of bits of film dissolving into each other are effective giving a rapid flow to the piece. Words or subliminal messages are cast upon screen, giving off connotations of distorted thoughts and confusion to the audience. Scratches reach across the credits like an old movie and the screen flickers similar to that of candle light. This scrap book theme is similar to that of Red Dragons with the handwritten words and scribbles through the eyes of people in photographs.
Camera
-Low angles of Somersets bedroom
-Shot reverse shot between detectives
-Back/side track of detectives in the street
-Close ups and pans of scrap book (credits)
Editing & Music
-Screechy distorted music by the band Nine Inch Nails
-Credit dissolves
-Heartbeat sound
-Metronome sounds seven times before credits appear
-Background noise of talking people in street as well as police car sirens.
The thriller film Se7en, was distributed in 1995, directed by David Fincher. The movie stars Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman as detectives that are investigating a case which centers around the seven deadly sins. Every victim is linked to a different sin, be it either Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Lust, Pride, Envy or Wrath.
Scene Summary
I analysed scene one in which detective Somerset is getting ready for work. He meets detective Mills at a crime scene and both have nothing in common with one another. The credits are next, using a scrap book theme to present the focus of the film.
Mise en scene
In detectives Somersets room there is a chess board and everything is neatly placed representing him as well ordered and wise. Somerset puts on a suit which suggests his quite sophisticated, Mills however appears wearing a leather jacket representing the typical look of a rebellious character. Later both characters are seen walking through the street, it's pouring down with rain. The rain is a common factor used throughout the film, many believe this is because the director wanted a presence of God in Se7en suggesting his making it rain in order to wash away our sins. The credits are introduced, flashes of bits of film dissolving into each other are effective giving a rapid flow to the piece. Words or subliminal messages are cast upon screen, giving off connotations of distorted thoughts and confusion to the audience. Scratches reach across the credits like an old movie and the screen flickers similar to that of candle light. This scrap book theme is similar to that of Red Dragons with the handwritten words and scribbles through the eyes of people in photographs.
Camera
-Low angles of Somersets bedroom
-Shot reverse shot between detectives
-Back/side track of detectives in the street
-Close ups and pans of scrap book (credits)
Editing & Music
-Screechy distorted music by the band Nine Inch Nails
-Credit dissolves
-Heartbeat sound
-Metronome sounds seven times before credits appear
-Background noise of talking people in street as well as police car sirens.
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