For sound, at the beginning of the scene it starts with very modern day music which is called non-diegetic because we can hear it but the characters can't, but it has a element of an action type sound to it, contributing to the films genre, it also gets the listener anticipating what happens next. The first non-musical sound we hear in the film is of a gang members chain this is diegetic because the character can also hear the sound, this is done to make the listener feel not just scared, but anxious to see what he is going to do, with the weapon and how the problem will be resolved. The next sound we here is by another gang member screaming, even though he is screaming it is not from anger or pain, but from excitement, which tells us he is looking forward to his battle, also it suggests to the viewer that he has confidence, which makes us think he is good, which gets the viewer even more excited.
Later in the film other sounds we hear are from blood spraying out, this is done to make the viewer think that the situation is more realistic and it also helps show that it disgusting and although the director most likely wanted us to feel that it is horrible, because overall murder is horrible, it also entertains because when people want to see a horror film they want, the full experience and with the sound of blood being sprayed and squirted out of an human being gives us the full experience. Also later in the film we hear more background music but in contrast to the previous piece, it is very old school kung fu style music, which is done to create an atmosphere which would appeal to people who are fans of that film genre, it also contributes to this film genre because we can see them kung fu fighting but with the music in the background we can also hear it. Afterwards there is a really short piece of dialog, which was done to break the silence and make it more interesting.
Overall the two most frequent sounds are the noises of swords being clashed together and the gang of crazy 88's screaming in pain. The noise of the swords is done to make sure you can hear that they are using that particular weapon, also the effect to the listener is that they cant hear how hard the swords are hitting each other, and also the effect it has on the victim for example; if we can hear the sword is being hit several times we know they are not hit, and if not we know they have been stabbed. Also when we hear people screaming, it suggests that they are in pain, indicating that they have been hurt and was hit with the sword, the director chose to do this so that the viewer can more easily understand the amount of pain the victim is in, and he also done it to make the sequence less boring because there is not much dialog.
In the scene there are many uses of special effects (SFX). The first use of special effects is right at the beginning of the scene, the special effect used is when she looks into her sword and sees the reflection of her enemies standing behind her, we know this is a special effect and was done after filming because a reflection would not come out that good on camera, this was done to give the viewer a more clearer sight of what she can see, so we can know her tactics. Also the colours are made brighter so that the viewer can be more involved, because it would look as if they were there and not watching it on camera, because the colours wouldn't come out that realistic. Another use is in the scene where the lights go on and they fight in the dark, because they can't fight in the dark so it would have had to be done afterwards as a special effect.
Also the use of green screen as a special effect was done in this movie, for example; the scene were they are fighting up on a high level of a banister, this would have been done because it would be too dangerous to fight that high, even with wires, but it is done cleverly, so that it looks realistic, and the viewers can see how good it is and enjoy it as if it was done without the special effects. Also there are some uses of special effects where the actors are put on wire to do advanced martial arts, which would include gymnastics, and involved somersaults and other moves most of the actor can not do, and also for jumping to inhuman heights that would be humanly impossible to do in reality. This is done to entertain the viewers and to make it look as real as possible, which gives the viewer a thrill from seeing them perform impossible tasks, however I think the director should not have used wire because even though the SFX make it look good its still too unrealistic.
Also a different special effect used is a few times there were moments of slow motion, this is done to make the viewer see things slowly, so that they can see them in more detail, not just what they are doing, but the expression on their faces, whether its anger or pain. Overall the most constant and frequent special effects would be the blood spraying, which is done by special effects, which is obvious because the actor are not actual being slaughtered, which is a reason why special effects was used there, another is so that the viewer can grasp how bad the victims were affected by the painful wounds. This also includes cuts which would have been put on with make up, but then re-done on computer to make realistic.
In conclusion the film in general is very entertaining due ti not just its great narrative but what contributes to it from the excellent actors and the amazing sound and special affects. The sound was done well, so that the viewers can hear what is going on as well as just see it and also the background music creates a great atmosphere, contributing to the films genre, and makes it more appealing for the audience. Also the special effects is done to look as real as possible, and it also at times gets the viewers involved and the SFX keeps the audience entertained. So overall the sequence is very effective and contributes to the meaning and narrative of the film, and the impact on the audience is done to leave them entertained.
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