Mise En Scene

 Hello blog, I will now give a short commentary on the Mise En Scene on The Truman Show.

The Truman Show is a 1998 science fiction film about Truman Burbank, a man who doesn't know he's the star of a 24/7 reality TV show. It's a story about reality TV, media control, and how people can be watched without their knowledge.

The movie starts with a picture of Truman's childhood home. It looks simple and nice, like a perfect place to live. But there's something a little off about the picture, like Truman is being watched. This makes you feel uneasy and hints that his life isn't as straightforward as it initially seems.

As the movie goes on, the sets get bigger and more realistic, and the lighting is more dramatic. This helps convey the idea that Truman is now living in a world that's meant to be an exact copy of the real world. But there are still clues that show Truman is being controlled. For example, it's always sunny and there are no clouds or storms. This makes it feel fake and suggests that Truman's world isn't what it appears to be.

The characters in the movie are also shown in a way that tells us about them. Truman always wears simple clothes and has a short haircut. This makes him seem like a normal, everyday person. But the other characters wear fancier clothes and have more stylish hair. This suggests that there is something fundamentally off about them when compared to Truman.

The way the movie is filmed helps us feel for the characters. Truman is a good guy, and we want him to escape from his prison. The other characters are more complicated. Some are clearly bad, while others are more mixed up. This makes us think about reality TV and how people can be watched without their permission.

The movie's style helps define its genre. It's a science fiction movie, but it also has parts of drama, comedy, and thriller. The way it's filmed creates a sense of wonder and suspense, and it makes it different from other science fiction movies.

This movie is great for many reasons, because it's visually complex and has many small details that you notice more the more you watch it. It also creates suspense and makes you think about the movie's themes.

In conclusion, the way the movie is filmed helps tell the story, create a mood, show the characters, and make the audience feel something. It also helps define the movie's genre and makes it enjoyable to watch.