Fellowship Of The Rings: ANALYSIS

Fellowship Of The Rings: ANALYSIS

The scene begins with a low angle and a wide shot to give you an impression that something is about to happen.  We know this because there is a huge amount of space above the. As well as that Frodo and the Hobbits seem to be cramped and terrified. The director does this to give a balance of power.

The next scene starts off with Frodo and The Hobbits who are still cowered under a tree. We can also see that the Ring Wraith has entered the shot and is giving us the impression of being powerful, due to it appearing much bigger than it is. This scene also portrays a low angle shot to signify the fear Frodo and the Hobbits are still enduring. Straight after that scene Frodo is shown to be isolated and alone. The director does this to show that Frodo and the ring play a huge part in the film, but to also build tension with the audience. The next scene again shows Frodo isolated and scared as he stares out through the tree. The director has used a high angle shot for this scene to make Frodo look weak/vulnerable. The scene suggests that Frodo is close to danger with no way of escaping.

The scene afterwards consists of 3 cut in close ups of the horse. The director yet again has done this as a ‘quick fire’ thing to build tension without revealing what will happen next. He also portrays the Ring Wraith as someone not to be messed with. The following scene is there to put you on edge as Frodo and The Hobbits squeeze together hoping to be unrecognized. That scene is a mid shot and a low angle to keep the tension on going.

Tom Brewer