Up: Opening Scene Flashcards
The film starts out black and white: what inspired this?
it was inspired by King Kong bc they wanted it to look authentic
- they also watched loads of 1930s commercials to see the blurs and lighting to make it seem realistic
What do the grainy videos create?
a sense of the past
- nostalgia
Why is the colour magenta relevant?
Magenta is a synonymous to Ellie
- it is the colour of Ellie shown in Carl’s flashback montage
what does the vibrancy of colour represent?
It represents Carl’s past and childhood
- THE SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE
Why is Ellie and Carl’s story necessary for spectators to see?
Because spectators need to be dedicated to Carl’s story
- they have to understand his past to understand his present
What does the house represent?
it represents the past and change
What are the primary colours within Carl’s memory?
blue, magenta, and yellow
What is a reoccurring symbol during the montage?
Balloons and the house
What do reoccurring symbols do?
they establish relationships between spectators and characters
Why is the music important?
it is Ellie’s theme tune
- a way of keeping ellie alive throughout the film
what does the montage represent?
It represents his memory
- the highlights of his life
- we have access to his memory
Why is no dialogue needed?
the colours and music speak all the words that need to be said
What does Up do that the opposite to Toy Story 3?
it opens up with the deep stuff before becoming comedic
how is sympathy created?
through the micro features
How does the film show Ellie and Carl’s life?
through a short montage
