Wolf Of Wall Street Satire

The director felt the role of music was extremely important. The soundtrack is able to add to the film, not just be part of the film. “The music’s place in the narrative construction of this film often serves to inform the viewer in ways that the image and dialogue do not.” (Leinberger 69). This relates similarly to the music written for plays that was discussed in class. Not only does this piece do a great job of including a wide variety of techniques to make the sounds, it also references older more traditional music stylings as well. The beating drums in this piece hint at Native American culture and the music that they played (Leinberger 71). Unique sounds were made using technology and created a cool dissonance with the happier whistle tune. The classic “wah-wah sound” is made by a male voice that has been altered to sound more metallic like a harmonica (Leinberger 71). The altered sound was created using the micro-cell technique which modifies the tone through technology. There are gunshots that are added as an extra sound within the piece. Varying sounds and textures are easily heard in the theme and would be a great additive in the

The audio although normally overpowered by the visual aspect played a key role in defining and empowering the movie. The music was fast and uplifting during celebration and on

As Blaxploitation film’s progressed and slowly became divided into genres outside the realm of Blaxploitation, the similarities between Blaxploitation and modern urban film’s are obvious. The same ideals that would cause audiences to fantasize with the plots of Blaxploitation films such as Shaft (1971) and The Mack (1973) would later be evident in more modern film’s such as Scarface, and other film’s that would portray the gangster life in a more glorified sense. However, later films such as New Jack City (1991) and Boyz in the Hood (1993) would embody a portrayal of urban life, crime, drug use, and overall examination of characters within the urban community that would give audiences a more honest understanding to those who weren’t from urban

The sound director did a good job of choosing music that is appropriate for each scene. The music playing during conversations between the characters makes the conversation more sensitive and more dramatic. The use of sound effects in the film made it more interesting and entertaining. Although the sound effects were used well, the transitions of the music and sound effects were instantaneous at

When put to film, music can help establish the tone and mood for any setting. Music can especially help distinguish the type of film. For example, comedic movies typically have more ridiculous, fast-paced, cartoon-like music while romantic films may have more orchestral and lyrical music. The tone of a scene can be emphasized as well. Eerie, dark music played during an intense scene will build tension, but a celebration’s music will be kept light-hearted to show the atmosphere of the event.

Music is a major part in the movie for it creates a mood and emotion that is directed at the characters/ audience to let you know what emotions you should be feeling, for example at the start of the movie it is raining and gloomy and there is a horse getting whipped by its master on the side of the rode for taking a rest because it is hurt, therefore the music used in this scene is sad music which sets a mood and gives emotion to the scene. Another film technique used is the angling of the camera which the director (Michael Apted) used, such as the scene were Wilberforce is laying on the grass praying to god, the camera angle used is a close up of Wilberforce as he is praying. The Angle of this scene is effective because it tells the audience that Wilberforce is the main focus point of this

Furthermore, the film used intense music when the characters experienced fear. This caused suspense as viewers engaged in the film wondering what was going to occur. For instance, tense music was played when the young boy and his friend ran away from the Refugee center. The use of music in this case caused the viewers’ emotions to build up as the boy’s friend encountered death during the escape.

The mis-en-scene in this film such as the outfits worn, cars driven, natural lighting, use of mirrors while filming and the setting of each scene is well shot keeping in mind the time and significance of that particular shot in mind. Tarantino very subtly manipulates editing with the great use of mis-en-scene, foreshadowing and attentive attention to detail that warns the audience of anticipation of character, and the selective choice of music style further enhancing the scene. The film uses an ironic sarcasm style in language and absurd dialogues which emphasis pop culture apparent in the time challenging the agency of the characters. Jules and Vincent use mainly street slang of the time, stereotypical gangster exchange of dialogue leave no room for the audience to criticize the bad language and racial slurs used. Jules, in particular plays his demanding street gangster role that knows to command with authority extremely effectively that it makes each scene of his memorable.

The opening credit starts with a thunder sound which immediately get the audience’s attention. Then the electronic music starts to play with a lot of unusual noises along the visuals and at the end we hear “will bring you closer to god”. The opening soundtrack perfectly sets the mood for audiences that they will be introduced to dark and mysterious story. The music involved throughout the movie are dark tones that intensify the sense of thrilling for each scene. Moreover, the sound designs such as car sirens, trains, neighbors talking and etc. helps to create a theme for the movie. Best example of using sound design and music is the last scene when detective Mills found out that John Doe killed his wife and detective Somerset is trying to stop Mills before he kills John Doe. The intense music gets louder when get close to the final climax and the sound of the helicopter helps to make the scene more

Instead of making a film about gangsters, Coppola decides to center the narrative around an Italian family. Overall, he does a superb job creating a film filled with an exceptional amount of violence, but with enough room for empathy for it’s lead

Through the employment of music and sounds the movie is able to communicate different key points and moments by signifying

The musical score of the movie is excellent, it can move from booming action and explosions to a soft eerie noise that warns of the audience of what is to come. The color scheme really drives home the fact that this futuristic new world is completely divided. An example of this is that the city is full of bright, multi colored signs and a large variety of flashing lights; all the while the world outside is grim, filled with different shades of dull grey, corroded red, and twisted black. Pacing, it never gets in the way and it always represents what is going on in the film. When K is doing detective work it is slow, suspenseful, and always curious; opposingly, when a fight is taking place every decision is faced paced and unstoppable.

Human beings are born with a personally tailored moral compass, but when it comes to Jordan Belfort, he may not have developed said compass. Martin Scorsese’s “The Wolf of Wall Street,” is a film that follows closely to Jordan Belfort’s memoir of becoming a filthy rich stockbroker. “The Wolf of Wall Street” depicts Belfort’s rise to riches and fall back to reality, whom is played by Leonardo DiCaprio. Scorsese has also directed “Goodfellas” and “The Departed,” which both proved him to be a brilliant director. Making a sharp left, Scorsese surprised his fans with “The Wolf of Wall Street,” as it was more energized and less serious than most of his previous films.

Not only does the music advance the plot, but it the source of feeling throughout the movie. The music enhances the emotions felt by the characters and really allows the audience to feel the emotions too. There were two main songs that were played throughout the film. The theme music, called “Cinema Paradiso”, has a sense of journey to it. It is the music that is played the most in the film; it has a constant flow like a river.

The music played a huge role in the movie. I felt like the music and the colours had to work together. When the colours were dark then the music had to sound negative as well. When something positive happened the colours and music were bright and positive.