Sub-genre: Romance/Action/Comedy
Title credits order:
Filming companies, Production, Title (Kidulthood)
What type of title sequence does the film have? It is titles on blank screen
Producers: Menhaj Huda, George Isaac and Damian Jones.
Mainstream or independent? - It was independent production as they didn't have the finances nor the fame to make the movie a blockbuster hit, however they were able to make it a nationally famous teen film.
What storylines or plots are introduced in the films opening? -
The storylines that are introduced are conflict and bullying, romance and lastly peer pressure.
Who are the main characters?-
Lover boy - Jay
Funny one - Moony
Cliché 'dumb' blonde - Becky
Bully - Sam
Middle of the mix - Trife *protagonist*
Innocent girlfriend - Alisa
What social groups are we introduced to in the films opening sequence?-
Bullies and the victims
Rebels
and lastly the lovers
How do the teen/youth characters interact with the adults-
The teens often go against adult authority. This is often because the teens in the film believe that they have come of age and are already mature. It is what is expected of teen films, as teen films often portray youth to be rebelling against adults as seen with Jay in the clip to the right.
What are the main camera shot types used in the film?-
It is often varied, however there are predominantly group shots that are used in the film. This is probably due to the fact that the director wanted to show the different friendship groups in the film.
What kind of editing techniques does the film use?-
Very often the film is at a fast pace which means the viewer barely has any time to think about the last scene, thus highlighting the fast paced lives teens lead.
The protagonist Trife has the most screen time as the movie is mainly about him.
What kind of soundtrack does the film have?-
The film has an urban sounding, hip hop play-track which represent the youth of today and the type of music they would have listened to.
What lighting techniques are used in the film?-
The lighting in the film is often dark and gloomy. This creates and elegiac atmosphere and makes the whole plot of the film seem dark and quite depressing. This is most potent in the final scene (seen to the left)
What key locations or settings do we see in the film-
The film is set in West London and the key locations are places such as the school and the house party.
What are the key props in the film?-
The gun and the baseball bat. The fact that the key props are tools of violence suggest that violence isn't something that is unusual to the teens in the film.
What did you like about this film? Is it a good example of a teen film?-
Yes. I really enjoyed the action and the realism of the film. It was interesting to watch, yet it was about subjects and matters that young people in London can relate to.
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