Thursday 26 November 2009

Comparing the versions of Britishness - Spooks and James Bond (Casino Royale)

Comparing the version of Britishness









Casino Royale
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In the beginning its in black and white which has conventions of strictness, power and being proper which is an English stereotype.
-When the characters are in conversation or no action is happening the camera shots/angles are very smooth and clean which creates an elite feeling.
-Its always very clear who is British as the characters play on the stereotypical Englishman.
-Examples of heroism are in the opening titles, where you see the cartoon version of bond jumping bullets.
-The movie is also following Bond as he goes through this mission alone, which again shows heroism.
Spooks
-Similar to James Bond the camera angles and shots are also very smooth and clean.
-Like in James Bond its always clear who is British because of stereotypes.
-There is a strong act of heroism similar to James Bond, in Spooks the women takes the bullet in order to kill the criminal.
-There is constant danger in it which shows and demonstrates heroism.
-There is a strong connection and positive reinforcement for the British government which makes it very patriotic.

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