Tuesday 29 January 2008
"Cloverfield" exemplifies generational reactions
Posted on 02:25 by Unknown
(via the Greyhound) J.J. Abrams has created the quintessential monster movie, if not the defining movie, of our generation. One of the problems with monster movies of our generation is that we are so desensitized by images of violence and imagery that it is very difficult to suspend our belief enough to actually be frightened. Abrams breaks down this barrier and taps into our fear using two methods: first person perspective and Sept. 11 imagery.
The film also stands as a commentary for this generation's obsession with video and pictures. With the ability to take a picture or video from any cell phone or digital camera, our generation is drowning in the wave of video overstimulation. With Big Brother sites like YouTube, Facebook and MySpace hosting videos and pictures, nearly everything seems to be captured somewhere. Many times throughout the film the characters tell the camera man to put the camera down in order to avoid danger. However, the camera man always responds that "People are going to want to see this" or "I need to document." (...more)
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