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The Fly


The Fly

Begins with a sound bridge (shotgun being cocked, and an audio line), immediately setting us up for what’s next to follow. Already sets the scene of a robbery, without the need for visual cues.

The title screen flashes brightly multiple times and in rapid succession, so anyone with epilepsy be sure to skip this one out. Other than catching our attention, it heightens expectations simply due to how overdramatic the film is with its entry.

Robbery never actually shown, only audio of men shouting violently and some scared screaming along with the bank’s closed doors shown, leaving us to assume the robbery is taking place.

The sound of the fly is continuously heightened and brought to the forefront, and the distinguishable, sharp buzzing.

No shot is entirely stationary; camera is at the very least swaying. Gives off a more naturalistic perspective, as rarely do people ever stand completely still.

Multiple shots of bank door, along with sound of chaos inside gives us a sense of time as it forces the audience to imagine the robbery progressing over time.

Man Vs Nature? Ironic how driver does everything in his might to get rid of the fly and it just keeps effortlessly buzzing around and coming back to haunt him.

 

 

 

 

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