MEET THE PARENTS (2000)...

The opening scene has various shots such as close up's, medium shots and long shots. These shots are used very effectively as they enhance different expressions and create different moods in the atmosphere. The first introduction to Gregg zooms in as he walks towards the assistant, which connotes that this scene will be much to do about him. The introduction towards the lady includes a close up of her to emphasise her expressions which displays subtle sacrcasm and then the cut over to Gregg is also a close up displaying his reaction, which humours the target audience. The medium shots throughout the scene presents their body language, connoting their emotions and feelings, especially in the way that they are standing, as it gives off a sense of atmosphere they are creating. Also the long shot at 0:33 of the scene portrays the mise-en-scene, and illustrates how empty the airport is, and the fact that the main protagonist in the film overall is by himself which encourages the audience to sympathise with him, especially as the assistant's sarcasm and actions towards Gregg provokes the audience to feel sorry for the character. His actions also portray that he is tired pysically and mentally of the situations occuring, however this juxtaposes to the high key lighting which could illustrate that perhaps there is hope and that the narrative could turn around surprisingly for the audience. Also the constant cuts from the assistant to Gregg and vice versa emphasies their expressions and how their feelings at that specific time juxtapose against each other, perhaps presenting a clash with the two characters and this can be quite humorous for the audience. Moreon, the long shots emphasie how empty the room is, and the fact that the assistant will not let Gregg on borad displays what kind of character she plays, and this just empahasises the kind of situation he is in, which not only causes the character to self pity, but encourages the audience to feel sorry for him. The high angle shot at 1:00 demonstrates how the assistant looks slightly bigger than Gregg which connotes superiority, making him look small in his circumstances.