shot by shot remake task (1)

The task for this activity is to watch the beginning of the film 'The breakfast Club' and to attempt a remake of it. the aim is to make it as accurate as possible in terms of shot types, character personalities, etc. in order to emulate a film with such little amounts of props, we are going to have to think of a different way to represent the characters as the film did. For e.g. the beginning of the film was based mainly in about three or four cars; as we are unable to get hold of this, we are going to have to come up with a different way to show characters in the same way. this could be done by possible changing the transport method or maybe even use toy cars.

The location of the scene is outside the high school where four out five characters have arrived in a car. they have conversations with their parents before heading inside the school. the conversations as well as  the characters actions allow the audience to get a feel of their personalities.

Meet the protagonists of the opening scene. 

"The criminal"

This is Judd Nelson; known as 'the criminal' in this film. The audience's first encounter with this character showed them the kind of personality he has. He arrived at the school having walked recklessly across the road where he almost got run over and not a single expression on his face showed us that he cared.

"The basketcase"

This is Ally Sheedy; known as 'the Basketcase'. Although we don't hear anything from her, the audience gets an understanding of her background. As she exits the family car from the back seat, she attempts to say goodbye but her parent drove off without a word. This shows that she is not cared about and is possibly the reason she acts so miserable all the time as we could see from her dark clothing and her facial expression.

"The Athlete"

This is Emilio Estevez; known as 'the athlete'. We quickly see why he might have that name as he turns up to the high school in a truck driven by his dad; a typical way in which sporty/jockey like character would turn up. Also the fact that his dad dropped him off is also typical as it is the dad who be dropping his sporty son off at school.

"The Princess'"

This is Molly Ringwald; known as 'the princess'. She is given that name as she turns up in BMW car not wanting to be at the school. her dad promises to take her shopping if she goes. this shows that she is spoilt.

"The Brain"

This is Paul Gleason; known as 'the brain'. he turns up in a car driven by his mum who is clearly strict as she demanded that he goes in and does some sort of studying.