February 15, 2007
The use of Repetition in The Thin Blue Line
After viewing The Thin Blue Line last Friday I found myself intreuged by the way that Errol Morris used repetition. The film concentrated on looking at all the possible angles that the murder could have taken place through the use of reenactments. Although the reenectments have the feel of an emergency 911 show they still do a good job of evaluating the posibilities of what happened. Morris also gives information as the movie goes on that makes the audience step back and take a look at what they have learned and reevaluate their thoughts on the truth. Through the use of repetition and reenactments the film gives a well-rounded view for the audience to interpret in their own way.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
2 comments:
Repetition in this movie is a great way to show how the smallest details have a great effect on the story. From the milkshake the officer was drinking to the question of whether there were one or two men in the car, the repetition makes us uncertain of the truth.
Errol Morris's films have a sense of rhythm that is more reminiscent (to me) of a poem rather than a narrative.
The points he makes are always revisited and they make for a concise ending where the audience really believes the film maker, even if the reality is not as clear.
Post a Comment