shank analysis

the titles opening begins by showing us the film is distributed by revolver this could connote the genre being crime as they have distributed films like Ill Manors, Anuvahood and offender. revolver tends to mainly focus on distributing films based around crime. we then see the production company Gunslinger a film production that linked with Revolver to create Anuvahood and Sket. we then see another production company gateway films. gateway films also helped to create Anuvahood and Sket with Revolver showing that this will be another classic Urban British crime.

we then see an old news report of a violent rebelling attack against police showing the theme of violent social issues straight away. the police van within the mis en scene shows this incident took place in England as it is a British police van. it then cuts to show us the film is in association with molinare studio and gateway films.

it then cuts again to reveal the title of  the film 'Shank'. the word Shank is originated from British slang meaning 'stab' this could show the film will be based on crime at several points in the narrative and can be used as a catalyst to drive the narrative forward.

we then see an animation of Adam Deacon. He is best known for his work in urban British Crime films. Anuvahood and the sequel Adulthood. 

it then shows us Ashley Thomas an actor who worked alongside Adam Deacon in the creating of Anuvahood and  the Adulthood sequal. in his animatic he is holding a knife which could show he is going to be the main antagonist of the film.

we then actor, Michael Socha best known for his role in this is England.

it then cuts to show Kaya Scodelario another actor known forher work in The maze runner and is yet to star in the new Pirates of the Caribean and the new Maze runner.

Jan Uddin then  shows up he is only know for his work in tv soap opera Eastenders.

it then show Jennie Jacques who played a lead role in Truth or death and a significant role in Desperate Romantics, a tv drama serial.

we then see a new actor Kedar Williams this excite an audience as they will want to see how he acts.

it then shows the production designer Rob Nicholls. the mis en scene in this animatic show conventions of Urban Crime which will later portray key themes in the film this is shown through the flats in the background and the barbed wire could represent a prison as it is placed around the outside of the jail.

it then gives us the title designer James Taylor. I like his strong contrast in black and white as it gives a sinister look to his titles in the opening of this film.

it then cuts to show the editor of the film, Jullian Tranquille. the mis en scene in this shot shows potential social issues that may reoccur later in the film due to a car that looks like it has been hit with an explosive substance.

we then see the director of photography. the use of the camera in the mis en scene could show a political issue or people being watched.

it then goes on to show  a few more animatics showing semi important roles in the production of this film.

the film centres on a young male running away from someone on a motorbike. the soundtrack in the background helps add to the chase and makes it more dramatic. the setting looks like an abandoned estate.this is shown by rubbish everywhere aswell as graffiti on the walls.

when they turn the corner the text 'London 2015' gives us an idea of setting. at this time crime rates were extremely high this could show crime issues later in the film. the two boys act rebellious towards others as we see them speed past a woman. this could also show the clear divide in society in their neighbourhood. the constant quick shots build up the tension in the scene and entice the audience to carry on watching.

 when the boy jumps off the bridge the sound used makes it more dramatic and gives an impression that his fate is undetermined. as he lands the antagonist is revealed to be the boy on the bike as his facial expressions show he is angry. his performance in the scene makes him seem like he knows the boy he is chasing.

when the boy is walking around we see the area from his point of view. the area is shown and run down and full of gangs this is shown through smashed windows graffiti and rubbish bags placed everywhere. the dog barking gives a sense of the neighbourhood being empty as their is no one around. as the boy enters the parking lot under the block the dark lighting could connote danger that is about to occur. the use of pleonastic sound for his footsteps dramatises the scene and adds tension to what is about to come.

when we hear the sound of the door opening the boy freezes un a panic to what is about to happen. as an audience would suspect these are the gang members who were just chasing him. when the gang surround him we are aware he is about to be attacked as they are holding weapons. the boys facial expressions show that he is scared at this moment in time.

when the boy is attacked the use of slang is used to show the area of London and represent crime as a normal thing to occur. when the main antagonist reveals the knife he smiles this visual gives a disturbing attribute to the scene.

the boy is stabbed through the hand. the bass of the music at this point sounds like a heart beat showing he is inferior in the ending of the titles.

it then cuts to show '6 hours earlier' showing there will be a flashback.