Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Subjective and Objective

Subjective films give information about how the character(s) is feeling and thinking as the film progresses. Released in December 2008, Seven Pounds is a good example of a subjective film. The protagonist Ben lives a life of remorse from a fatal car accident. Desiring to bring forth justice for his own actions, the audience experiences flashbacks into Ben's tragic memories and views Ben's emotional moments and full out breakdowns from his perspective.

Objective films express material from a third party perspective throughout the movie. In August 2007, Stardust was released as young Tristan's adventure into an enchanted land to acquire young love. A journey full of witches, kings, and a fallen star, this film portrays the story in front of the audience with little intrusion into the characters' minds or feelings.


P.S. Paranormal Activity does not follow the Classic Hollywood Style.

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