Chase Scene: Analysis

I have chosen the the film, Captain America: The Winter Soldier because even though this film is not a spy-thriller, it contains many spy elements which can be used in our sequence, Also this film has many chase scenes involved and each has a unique way of showing the situation to the audience. However I have chosen this chase scene as I believe this offers the most variety of content on chase scenes which we would be able to adapt to our sequence.

0:09: The audience are aware that the agent has been injured, and that the enemy has surrounded him which shows he is in serious danger. This makes the audience wonder if the agent will be able to escape. We may use this in our sequence for the end of the flash forward because this is dramatic and helps create a connection between the hero and the audience, because the audience wants to know what happens next and to see if the hero survives.

0:23: This shows the police are present at the scene but the audience knows that these police officers are corrupt. Also having the police in a film is a convention of a spy thriller, because there often work with secret agents. A mid body shot has been used here and this works well as the police officer is exiting his vehicles and then we can see what clothing he is wearing to see how much authority he has. 

0:26: This angle shows that the hero is surrounded and that there is no obvious way out of the situation. Also the props being used by the police officers show that weapons like machine guns are used, this is again a convention of a spy thriller. We may use a weapon in our sequence to help us create a effective chase scene and to meet spy thriller conventions.

0:44: The non-diagetic sound which was fast paced now becomes softer and quieter as this helps direct the full attention of the audience to what is now being revealed on screen. This shows a large device and the audience are now aware that the hero is in even more danger, This could be used for our sequence to show that a larger danger is present and we can use the sound to help enhance this.

1:54: The sound becomes very fast-paced and dramatic this helps create tension for the audience. This tells the audience that the chase scene has begun and that the hero is being pursued by the enemy. This could be used in our sequence, however in this clip cars are used whereas our chase scene will involve people running on foot. But the concept is still the same.

2:03: Close up shots are used throughout the chase scene and help show the characters state of injury and what emotions they are currently feeling. Also even though this is a close up part of the characters costume can still be seen and this shows that he is wearing mainly dark coloured clothing, which is another convention of spy thriller films and can easily be applied into our own sequence.

2:08: Shots which show the enemy and the hero are also used this helps show the situation that the hero is in and how close the danger is. This can be used for our sequence with the protagonist in the foreground and the antagonist in the background chasing the hero.

2:41: A low angle shot of the enemy has been used, this helps make them seem more powerful and intimidating to the audience. This could be used right at the end of the flash forward to make the audience think that the antagonist has won whereas the protagonist has lost. Also this is set in an urban street in the city which both potential locations for the chase scene are. 

This will be useful as we can use knowledge learnt about chase scenes and use it within our own chase scene. Also the more information on chase scenes the more effective and dramatic our chase scene will be if we can apply the knowledge well.