Deconstruction - Panic room for "abduction scene."

Panic room - Focusing on the abduction/hostage scene.



Lighting:



- Shot of the Man tied to a chair and a few single beams on light, landing on his face and his silloute. Outlining his physical form and the state of his body. The illustrates his isolation and intense vulnerability.

- The light only slightly changes, as the camera angle changes and pans around him. Light appears much more yellow and faded when the shot changes to straight on. The shows how dark and dingy the environment he is being kept in is. Portraying the danger of his situation and how unnatural it is.



Mise en Scene:



- The general fell of the shots of the abduction scene is; imposing, unsafe, danger and vulnerability.

- The couple of shots when the audience first sees the man, he is bleeding which shows his physical agony and vulneralitiy. Also two big men are leaning over him, shot from a low angle shot which suggests there strength and superiority over the hostage. They are also holding guns, which is an instant indicator of danger and threatening behaviour towards the victim. In addition they are wearing masks, which is a VERY imposing and clear sign of them wanting to hide their identities, which suggests that they are capable of inflicting pain on the hostage.



Sound:



- The first shot of the hostage, shows his immediate discomfort and pain, as the man lets deep and low murmers. Signifiying his pain and that he can bearly make sounds let alone speak, showing that he is in agony. He also wimpers when the woman "jodie foster" comes into the shot, illustrating that he is completely aware that she is there and wants to communicate but can't.

- When she is talking to him and tell him her plan, to get the 3 dangerous men out of the house, he replies with, "don't open the door!" Very abruptly and sharply, this use of a command shows, that he is desperate to protect his love ones E.g. his daughter. Also that he is very angry with the men and the situation which they are in.

- Again after he has told her not to "Open the door!" He makes more deep moaning noises and more deep breathing. This clearly shows that despite his brave attempt to have some authority over the situation and Jodie foster's character, he is in acute pain and discomfort.



Costume/Makeup:

- The burgulars as soon as they enter the house are dressed in all dark and black clothing, this signifies danger and physical intimidation in their presence. Suggesting their predatorial presence instantly as they enter the house with force.
- They all then a few shots later, put on balaclarvas which is an iconic symbol of burgulars and people to be weary of. This portays even further the scary situation which the main characters are now in.
- The hostage man, has very sweaty and greasy looking hair which conveys his inhumain treatment, as he has been beaten up and tied to a chair very aggressively. Also that he is very vulnerable as he physically can't move and is being held against his will.
- The man is wearing very plain and every day clothing for a middle aged man. He is dressed in a long brown coat which conjures up images of a hard working breadwinner father. Therefore he is very relatable for people, as he is just an "everyday" man being attacked in his own home. Also that people can empathise greatly with his unjust pain and situation of being held hostage.
- Lastly he is covered in blood, all over his face and coat this clearly portrays that he is in a desperate and dyer situation as his life is at risk. Moreover that he has been treated very brutaly and almost without any compassion at all.