Celine's Film Blog

 SHAUN OF THE DEAD Shaun's inner conflict is represented through Pete and Ed who are extreme versions of him:  - Pete represents the responsibility that Shaun desires and Ed represent the immature side of him that he doesn't want to let go of; which is the main reason for the issues in the film and dilemmas in the relationships that occur.  - SOTD is filled with scenes where Edgar Wright draws parallels between zombie-like behavior and the way people act in modern society. However, he doesn't just restrict himself to one target. in the title sequence, he shows people working dead-end jobs in retail and performing repetitive zombie-like actions, however, he also depicts the people stuck in the pub as drunk soul-less zombie-like figures. By including this, it's almost suggesting that people who are too bound to either responsibility or immaturity, will inevitably end up like zombies, slaves to routine. Only those who can escape and find a balance between them can hope to

  SHAUN OF THE DEAD Cinematography (camera): The opening shot is a close up of the main character Shaun This introduces the main character that the film will revolve around The scene seems to open with Shaun in the middle of a conversation with Liz  Over the shoulder shots of Liz and Shaun talking to one another  They are shown in separate shots which highlights that there is an emotional distance between them and their relationship  Shot composition of thirds; Ed in between Liz and Shaun Symbolises how Ed will and does get in between their relationship  This also sets up the entire film by showing how it's a comedic film with important messages integrated  Slowly pans across settings and the shop workers  adds to the impression that the people around them were already acting like zombies due to their cyclical routines Whip pans to Ed Humour and comical effect as we didn’t know he was there Reflects how in situations he often did little to help, significantly in the relationship b