Dialogue Scene Critique: Dark Knight

Who are the characters involved? 

Different scary clown things, one of them is the joker. Also, the bank guy. 

What does each scene tell you about the characters? 

It shows how violent and cutthroat each of the clowns are. It also shows the joker's need for money, and lack of respect for human life. 

How does the dialogue influence the scene?

It explains who is paying the clowns, and how in the dark each of them are. 

How does the setting and actions affect the essence or mood of the film and upcoming scenes?

It portrays a very dark mood, and sets the stage for the rest of the film. 

What can you gather from watching this scene?   Are you lead into thinking things about the characters or potential plot?  What is that?  Describe.

This scene sets up a villain who is clearly a criminal mastermind. It also shows that the joker is violent, and it leads you to wonder what he will do next. 

Dialogue Scene Critique

Rounders

Who are the characters involved? 

Matt Damon is a law student, he goes into a room with a bunch of other Judges and DA's

What does each scene tell you about the characters? 

It shows that Matt is a careful and responsible young man, but he knows a ton about playing cards. However, he does not join in the game when invited. 

How does the dialogue influence the scene?

It creates a sense that Matt Damon is a likable and knowledgeable person. 

How does the setting and actions affect the essence or mood of the film and upcoming scenes?

It affects the scene by making it calm and just sort of serene. The setting makes the movie seem important yet laid back. 

What can you gather from watching this scene?   Are you lead into thinking things about the characters or potential plot?  What is that?  Describe.

Yes, this scene causes me to think that Matt Damon has a backstory about playing cards and gambling, and the plot could evolve to involve that part of his life. 

Movie Review: Moonrise Kingdom

1) Provide a description of the film. Discuss the plot and characters and how they influenced the film. Was the plot line or character development more important? Why?
This movie, directed by Wes Anderson, is about two twelve year old children who run away together to try and find a haven from their unhappy lives. The boy, Sam, is an orphan who attends a boy scout camp during the summer. When he meets the girl, Suzy, they decide to run away together and hike to an old Indian trail. They interact with many different adults and other children throughout the film, and each one is very important to the tone of the film. In my opinion, both the plot line AND the characters were very crucial to the overall effect of the movie, but the characters were probably the most unique that I have seen in a while. They were all very interesting and entertaining, but in a completely original way, which is what made the film so special. 
2) Think critically about how the film was shot, directed, use of lighting, etc. What do you think was effective in the making of the film? What took away or could have been done differently to enhance the film?
I loved the way this film was shot. I think that the beginning scenes especially are very unique, and effective in the tone of the film. I basically loved everything about it, including the setting, unique lighting, scenery, directing, etc. If I have to choose one thing to change about it it would be the dialogue, which at some points I found hard to hear/understand, but I loved practically everything else.
3) What is you overall opinion of the film? Would you recommend it? Why/why not?
I loved the film. I thought it was well done, had fantastic acting, and found it to be unique and original. I would absolutely recommend it, because of the overall uplifting tone to the movie as well as the fantastic cast, scenery, plot, and directing style.