Bruce Willis Directing Techniques In Death Becomes Her

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Death Becomes Her cast in 1992 and directed by Robert Zemeckis, is a comedy with a deeper meaning that connects it the world we in live in today. The main idea behind this film focuses on the two ladies (Madeline and Helen) taking this potion that allows them to stay looking young forever as well as they will never die. However, by the end of the film it becomes evident that their looks mean nothing because it is their actions that mean it all. Zemeckis' directing techniques stand out in this film by allowing the reader to make a joke of a universal issue. The acting in this film is extraordinary. Bruce Willis plays a character that normally he would never play, which is what makes this film so unique. Willis' wonderful acting can be seen …show more content…

During the time the film was cast, visual effects and special effects were just starting to make their appearance in films. Given that they were just starting, the effects in Death Becomes Her are mind blowing. From the spray paint peeling off the ladies to Madeline's body being deformed after she falls down the stairs these effects are sure to grab the viewer's attention. Visual effects in films allow for the viewer to get a complete visual of what is happening, this can be seen when Helen goes to sit, and the shovel goes right through her missing stomach; by putting this in the film, it allows the reader to take a step back from the bigger issues being presented in this film and to get a laugh. Using these effects in this film also gives the viewer a sense of how far Madeline and Helen will go make sure that nothing happens to their looks. Besides from the visual effects in this film, the soundtrack also plays a large role in the setup of this …show more content…

From the sounds to the actual music itself, everything in the film had a point. The sounds play a major role when a either Madeline or Helen are supposed to die. This can be seen when Madeline attempts to kill Helen. While Madeline is preparing to murder Helen and she scrapes her nails down the post, the sound of her nails scratching the post sounds extremely real to the point the viewer can feel like he or she is actually there with them. This can also be seen with the gunshot that knocks Helen into the pool. Using real life sounds makes the reader feel like they are a part of the movie with the characters. The soundtrack of this movie also provides the same ideas. While at Dr. Ernest funeral sad music was playing in the background signifying that the people there are sad about his passing. As soon as Madeline and Helen leave, the music becomes happy and exciting again signifying that neither Madeline or Helen cared much about Dr. Ernest, leading back to the over -all theme of this

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