Wallace and Gromit=Best thing since Roger Daultrie's undergarments

From a media perspective, it has to be said that Wallace and Gromit is probably better than Keira Knightly smothered in some sort of pliant material. Although I have to admit that a compilation of angles and music isn't quite as good as a Hollywood actress combined with honey. However, that being said, this is me trying to explain why it is as beautiful a sight to see as syrup draped over certain lumpy bits of anatomy.

Sound

1) The music throughout the film seems to be very confused when you closely listen to it, it has to try and keep up with the almost constant switches between thriller, horror and romance so it has to be irregular if it has a hope of keeping up with the footage.

2) A number of sound effects also seem to contribute to the film making it far more realistic and picture perfect. This is of course bearing in mind that this is an animated film, therefore every single sound you here is being dubbed into it after filming. The most impressive one of these sounds to me has to be the rattling of the teacups.

Camera Shots

1) The close up shot on the knife as it falls to the floor and spikes just between two slippers thrills the audience as well as emphasising the name of the film itself (A Close Shave)

2) The close up on the eaten plant is poignant as it arouses the suspicion of the viewer as to what exactly could have eaten the plant as well as all of the bite marks around the house.

3) The close up on the grate ion the basement as it creaks open makes the audience almost want to warn Wallace and Gromit that something is there.

4) Cross cutting has been used in the effort of building the suspense for the viewer

5) The close up on Wallace's and Wendalyne's hands touching as they try to collect all of the fallen balls of wool is a classic romantic shot that has been used since the dawn of time.

6) The close up on the dents in the Knit O Matic as they appear gives off an ominous impression, forcing the audience to wonder exactly why and what has made the dents from the inside.

7) The first opening scene when Shawn escapes and is watching through the rear view mirror is very sinister as all you can see in the mirror are Preston's frowning eyes giving the audience a firm idea of who the villain is

Mise En Scene

1) The clothing of the two main characters is typical of the nothern middle aged man. This makes it seem as though it really is just ordinary people living out their lives

2) The shadow falling over the sign gives off a sinister impression of danger.

3) The way that the film begins at night in what is effectively the back alleys gives off the impression of a classically seedy and shady scene where criminals roam the streets at will in masks with their sawn off shotguns stained with the blood of millions.


Ideologies

1) The theme of there being a constant threat to every sheep and human in the town is very strong throughout the whole of the film

2) There also appears to be a hint on the idea of false imprisonment as Gromit is framed for all of the sheep rustling done by Preston

((Will Price))