It is not that exciting for me. I feel this short film is missing something. Like the dramatical conflicts. There is no point I found it is a interesting story. However because I am a fan of Arcade Fire, so I love the music in the movie.
I loved this film. I think the story was really powerful. I like how nothing was really spelled out for you or defined. The director allowed you to interpret the film in your own way. It never specifically said what was wrong with Winter, or what was going on with his family. You kind of had to figure it out on your own and decide for yourself. There were certain shots that the director used that I really liked. I liked how at certain points during the film, the shot would be out of focus. It kind of went along with the mood at the time. It made me feel like I was feeling the same emotion as the character and I was really involved. I love films that can do that. I never lost interest. This was one of my favorites that we have watched so far.
I really enjoyed this film. It did a good job of catching and keeping my interest. The film did a good job of involving it's audience. The music was also a very good attention, but that is mostly due to my love for Arcade Fire. The camera shots were very interesting, and usually those shots wouldn't work, but for some reason I really felt like it fit in with the mood of the scene. Overall, I think the director did a very good job.
This was another indie music video/short film somewhat how "Our Deal" was. I enjoyed this short film a lot, I've never really listened to Arcade Fire, so I probably don't understand the storyline as much as someone who does listen to them but it was good. It had an eerie/creepy feeling to it even though a lot of the settings were shot in a sunny, happy suburbia. The story leaves the audience pretty confused, I knew there was something wrong with Winter, but I didn't know exactly what it was. So, the film had a conflict, but it didn't supply details to the conflict, that's not necessarily a bad thing, I actually think it adds to the eerie aspect of the film. It had a different take on modern day suburban America, I liked it.
I thought this film was rather vague, which led to some confusion. However, I believe they chose to make it vague so that the audience could be free to come up with their own interpretations and make their own assumptions about the story (like what had happened to create this dissension between suburbs and what was going on with Winter).
I liked the setting of the story because most people don't think of those problems arising in a suburban area. It was almost as if they had taken a gang or mafia movie and set it in the suburbs, with the suburbs being at war or whatever it was that was happening. I liked how they introduced a story to an unfamiliar setting.
Scenes from the Suburbs was a very interesting film for me. It really made me happy that this story actually had a dialog between the music breaks. At first I was confused why Winter was acting like a bitch but realized he started to act that way because of his older brother. It was sad when the friends fought but also added realness to it. This film perplexed me a bit but I believe it went hand-in-hand with Arcade Fire's vision.
I remember watching the shorter version of this music video on theCoolTV with my best friend a while ago and was rejoiced when I found out there was a longer version. This film really did do Arcade Fire justice. I would also like to add that I agree with Blair's statement, "The director allowed you to interpret the film in your own way." Because the other films we've watched had a defined plot, this is what makes Scenes from the Suburbs so special.
I agree with everyone else in that i really enjoyed this film. It had great narration in the fact that he told a great story as you were watching it, and when he described what he was feeling. My favorite line in the film was when he said, "why do i remember the moments i do. What happened to all the other memories. Where did they go?" i thought that was really cool. The messed up part was the men with the guns, and i hope this doesent actually happen somewhere. To me it was a perfect contrast between people/kids trying to be kids and do what kids do, yet the world around them is so concerned about money and border lines.
It told a good story but i think i missed something in the end. it was shot well and the start of was very intriguing. i really wish i was longer to explain missing parts in my opinion. however you could feel the sorrow for the boy missing his best friend. overall i enjoyed it just wish some points were cleared up.
I liked this film. The fact that they never exact say what is going on (what's wrong with Winter and his family) keeps you glued to the film because you want to know what happens next. By the end of the film, it's still unknown as to what exactly happened to Winter. I guess the director wanted viewers to interpret the story in their own way. The music, the shots, and periods of silence in the film helped convey the intense emotions felt by the characters. Overall I thought this was a good movie.
I really loved this film. I'm not sure what about it grabbed my attention so much, but I was completely caught up in what was going on with the characters. What's crazy is that you never really know what is actually happening. Nothing is explained with the apparent martial law or the problems with Winter's family. Despite that, this was still an incredibly interesting short. I loved the style of how it was shot. It was all slowly swaying, cameras and very close up shots. The framing was incredibly tight, and the lighting was often low. In the dinner scene, there was not even enough light to illuminate Winter's face, which was very intriguing cinematically, as well as metaphorically for his character's story arc. He gradually changed throughout the film into a much darker, violent person (like his brother was implied to be), and the moody, dim lighting reflected his character's development. I wish I could put my finger on just what exactly made this short film so fascinating to me. Everything just seemed to fit together really well: the cinematography, the music, the acting, the lighting, etc.
I thought "Scenes from the Suburbs" was a fantastic film. I was an Arcade Fire fan before seeing this film, so I know the general story that the band was trying to tell with their album - The Suburbs, but it was interesting to see a visual representation of it. I found the storyline very interesting. The sort of "parallel universe" angle was very appealing to me, and I was instantly drawn in. I never found myself being bored or disinterested, despite the substantial length of the film. I loved the way the film was shot. I loved the varied camera movement and angles. I thought it made the film more engaging for the audience.
I thought it was a better executed music video than "Our Deal." I thought the songs were more accurately represented in this story, and I found this storyline to be more interesting and less predictable.
I remember watching the music video a while back, but I had never seen the full version before.
There’s something very moving about this film, I’m not quite sure what it is. Things start out so ordinary, kids having fun, riding their bikes in the suburbs. This is juxtaposed against the nearby military, and things gradually turn sour. Everything fits the music beautifully.
I did not like this movie. The concept is hard to believe, and for me that usually breaks or makes a movie. The premise of having barriers between different areas, and the Gestapo being well alive in America. The relationships were done extremely well.
Some of the film was shot on the shoulder of the cameraman, you can tell this because of the shakiness of some of the shots. It also seems that the film was edited in such a way that they dimmed all the scenes.
It is not that exciting for me. I feel this short film is missing something. Like the dramatical conflicts. There is no point I found it is a interesting story. However because I am a fan of Arcade Fire, so I love the music in the movie.
ReplyDeleteI loved this film. I think the story was really powerful. I like how nothing was really spelled out for you or defined. The director allowed you to interpret the film in your own way. It never specifically said what was wrong with Winter, or what was going on with his family. You kind of had to figure it out on your own and decide for yourself. There were certain shots that the director used that I really liked. I liked how at certain points during the film, the shot would be out of focus. It kind of went along with the mood at the time. It made me feel like I was feeling the same emotion as the character and I was really involved. I love films that can do that. I never lost interest. This was one of my favorites that we have watched so far.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this film. It did a good job of catching and keeping my interest. The film did a good job of involving it's audience. The music was also a very good attention, but that is mostly due to my love for Arcade Fire. The camera shots were very interesting, and usually those shots wouldn't work, but for some reason I really felt like it fit in with the mood of the scene. Overall, I think the director did a very good job.
ReplyDeleteThis was another indie music video/short film somewhat how "Our Deal" was. I enjoyed this short film a lot, I've never really listened to Arcade Fire, so I probably don't understand the storyline as much as someone who does listen to them but it was good. It had an eerie/creepy feeling to it even though a lot of the settings were shot in a sunny, happy suburbia. The story leaves the audience pretty confused, I knew there was something wrong with Winter, but I didn't know exactly what it was. So, the film had a conflict, but it didn't supply details to the conflict, that's not necessarily a bad thing, I actually think it adds to the eerie aspect of the film. It had a different take on modern day suburban America, I liked it.
ReplyDeleteI thought this film was rather vague, which led to some confusion. However, I believe they chose to make it vague so that the audience could be free to come up with their own interpretations and make their own assumptions about the story (like what had happened to create this dissension between suburbs and what was going on with Winter).
ReplyDeleteI liked the setting of the story because most people don't think of those problems arising in a suburban area. It was almost as if they had taken a gang or mafia movie and set it in the suburbs, with the suburbs being at war or whatever it was that was happening. I liked how they introduced a story to an unfamiliar setting.
Scenes from the Suburbs was a very interesting film for me. It really made me happy that this story actually had a dialog between the music breaks. At first I was confused why Winter was acting like a bitch but realized he started to act that way because of his older brother. It was sad when the friends fought but also added realness to it. This film perplexed me a bit but I believe it went hand-in-hand with Arcade Fire's vision.
ReplyDeleteI remember watching the shorter version of this music video on theCoolTV with my best friend a while ago and was rejoiced when I found out there was a longer version. This film really did do Arcade Fire justice. I would also like to add that I agree with Blair's statement, "The director allowed you to interpret the film in your own way." Because the other films we've watched had a defined plot, this is what makes Scenes from the Suburbs so special.
I agree with everyone else in that i really enjoyed this film. It had great narration in the fact that he told a great story as you were watching it, and when he described what he was feeling. My favorite line in the film was when he said, "why do i remember the moments i do. What happened to all the other memories. Where did they go?" i thought that was really cool. The messed up part was the men with the guns, and i hope this doesent actually happen somewhere. To me it was a perfect contrast between people/kids trying to be kids and do what kids do, yet the world around them is so concerned about money and border lines.
ReplyDeleteIt told a good story but i think i missed something in the end. it was shot well and the start of was very intriguing. i really wish i was longer to explain missing parts in my opinion. however you could feel the sorrow for the boy missing his best friend. overall i enjoyed it just wish some points were cleared up.
ReplyDeleteI liked this film. The fact that they never exact say what is going on (what's wrong with Winter and his family) keeps you glued to the film because you want to know what happens next. By the end of the film, it's still unknown as to what exactly happened to Winter. I guess the director wanted viewers to interpret the story in their own way. The music, the shots, and periods of silence in the film helped convey the intense emotions felt by the characters. Overall I thought this was a good movie.
ReplyDeleteI really loved this film. I'm not sure what about it grabbed my attention so much, but I was completely caught up in what was going on with the characters. What's crazy is that you never really know what is actually happening. Nothing is explained with the apparent martial law or the problems with Winter's family. Despite that, this was still an incredibly interesting short. I loved the style of how it was shot. It was all slowly swaying, cameras and very close up shots. The framing was incredibly tight, and the lighting was often low. In the dinner scene, there was not even enough light to illuminate Winter's face, which was very intriguing cinematically, as well as metaphorically for his character's story arc. He gradually changed throughout the film into a much darker, violent person (like his brother was implied to be), and the moody, dim lighting reflected his character's development.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could put my finger on just what exactly made this short film so fascinating to me. Everything just seemed to fit together really well: the cinematography, the music, the acting, the lighting, etc.
I thought "Scenes from the Suburbs" was a fantastic film. I was an Arcade Fire fan before seeing this film, so I know the general story that the band was trying to tell with their album - The Suburbs, but it was interesting to see a visual representation of it. I found the storyline very interesting. The sort of "parallel universe" angle was very appealing to me, and I was instantly drawn in. I never found myself being bored or disinterested, despite the substantial length of the film. I loved the way the film was shot. I loved the varied camera movement and angles. I thought it made the film more engaging for the audience.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was a better executed music video than "Our Deal." I thought the songs were more accurately represented in this story, and I found this storyline to be more interesting and less predictable.
I remember watching the music video a while back, but I had never seen the full version before.
ReplyDeleteThere’s something very moving about this film, I’m not quite sure what it is. Things start out so ordinary, kids having fun, riding their bikes in the suburbs. This is juxtaposed against the nearby military, and things gradually turn sour. Everything fits the music beautifully.
A great short from Mr. Jonze.
I did not like this movie. The concept is hard to believe, and for me that usually breaks or makes a movie. The premise of having barriers between different areas, and the Gestapo being well alive in America. The relationships were done extremely well.
ReplyDeleteSome of the film was shot on the shoulder of the cameraman, you can tell this because of the shakiness of some of the shots. It also seems that the film was edited in such a way that they dimmed all the scenes.