The theme of the whole movie Johnson
Family Reunion, as implied in the title, is caring about family.
Without a doubt, while humor may skew slightly mature at times, there is
strong emphasis on the power of a respectable, devout family. From start to finish, the scene goes
from father son bonding, to sacrificing for family, to defusing tension, and
finally cleaning up for “mom”. The
main binding force in the family, the father, is flung briefly through all
antagonistic characteristics of his family. Despite the flaws he manages to maintain his family, which
he ultimately only cares about. While this scene shows the theme as only slightly didactic, even possibly more passive, the movie is largely didactic.
Like much of the movie, the scene has very minimal visual themes. The emphasis is on unity as would be
suggested by the visuals. Most of
the shots contain lines that show obvious affinity. Rhythm and movement are easily distinguishable, and their
intent is obvious. Since most of
the shots consist of close ups and medium shots, there is little shown on
screen. This is intended, as there
is nothing to distract from the primary movement on screen.
Throughout
the shots the only actual lines on the screen are the horizontal and vertical
lines of the house and yard. While
humans are mostly curved lines, the clothes of the mom and dad were strictly
linear. These align nicely with
the minimal background lines, pushing the feeling of unity. The only virtual lines on screen are
the actors addressing each other.
Again emphasizing importance on family. The daughter, while in the family, is being portrayed
antagonistically. Her lines are
very curved, in stark contrast to the rest of the scene. Both her clothes and motion is in
opposition of that already established.
With
motion in the scene very rigid, the daughter’s speed and quality is quickly noticeable. She is constantly moving in very curved, rhythmic
patterns. Much of her actions feel
wrong and out of place, as is intended.
Her speed is much faster than her parents, which also shows youth. Tertiary movements only show emphasis on
the Johnsons. At no point does
camera movement or cutting imply importance on anything outside of their
vacation and being together. Space is kept minimal as well as to not detract
attention.
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