Mod For Love Analysis
In this movie, its cinematography and sound is the most _________. In the Mood For Love represents the affair between two neighbors who will not sink to the level of their cheating spouses even though the connection between them is very strong. There are a lot of tight framed close-ups that convey the intimacy between the viewer and the characters; as well shooting behind things like windows, flowers, and curtains which gives the viewer a “peeping tom” feel like they are intruding on a personal moment. This feeling makes watching the film have more tension because even though Chow and Su are not doing anything wrong, you know they have feelings for each other and you never know if they are going to get caught together. Many shots are a frame
within a frame which makes the shot look tighter and almost claustrophobic. The feeling of being observed or being seen is constant throughout the movie. Wong also uses tracking shots and longer shots rather than a bunch of shortcuts which makes watching the two more _______. Their friendship sinks in more into the film and eventually turns to love.
Wong creates the relationship between Chow and Su through sound and setting, rather than dialogue. The same Spanish music ballad is played only when they are together, which _________. Examples. In addition to the melancholy ballad in the non-diegesis, the sound of rain contributes to the diegesis and to the atmosphere which heightens the sadness of the situation between the two. Wong also uses slow motion to capture more distinct moments between the two characters that might have been missed or wanting to emphasize that particular moment. Most of the chemistry that forms between Chow and Su are from looks, body language and small touches like brushing shoulders as they pass by each other giving one another a longing look. Especially when the two try to re-enact how their spouses seduced each other into having an affair.
All this makes it painful to watch the movie because you see these beautiful people restrain themselves from being truly happy with each other. The sound and the cinematography does a great job showing the tragedy. Despite their spouses having an affair with each other, Chow and Su have too much decency and are too moral to act on their love.
within a frame which makes the shot look tighter and almost claustrophobic. The feeling of being observed or being seen is constant throughout the movie. Wong also uses tracking shots and longer shots rather than a bunch of shortcuts which makes watching the two more _______. Their friendship sinks in more into the film and eventually turns to love.
Wong creates the relationship between Chow and Su through sound and setting, rather than dialogue. The same Spanish music ballad is played only when they are together, which _________. Examples. In addition to the melancholy ballad in the non-diegesis, the sound of rain contributes to the diegesis and to the atmosphere which heightens the sadness of the situation between the two. Wong also uses slow motion to capture more distinct moments between the two characters that might have been missed or wanting to emphasize that particular moment. Most of the chemistry that forms between Chow and Su are from looks, body language and small touches like brushing shoulders as they pass by each other giving one another a longing look. Especially when the two try to re-enact how their spouses seduced each other into having an affair.
All this makes it painful to watch the movie because you see these beautiful people restrain themselves from being truly happy with each other. The sound and the cinematography does a great job showing the tragedy. Despite their spouses having an affair with each other, Chow and Su have too much decency and are too moral to act on their love.