Comedic Effect
Use the films below.
1. Examine at least “TWO” elements of the film that contribute to its comic effect, such as dialogue, action, acting/character, situation, or recurring motifs.
2. Choose at least “TWO” scenes to use as supporting examples for your argument. “Screen shot” each of them. Be specific in your analysis, and do not summarize.
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Much Ado about Nothing (2:02:00)
One of Shakespeare’s most endearing – if also somewhat disturbing – comedies, directed and acted to perfection by Kenneth Branagh and company. This double love story that tests friendships, grapples with the moral complexities of deceitfulness, and reveals a society obsessed with intrigue, also includes the romance between Shakespeare’s most cynical and yet loving couple, Beatrice and Benedict. The cinematography will leave you breathless. It’s lush, like the self-indulgent lives of the characters. A feast for the senses, the mind, and the heart.