Textual Analysis - Hot Fuzz

Sequence from 10mins20 to 13mins29...

Mise en Scene

The viewer instantly recognises they are in a pub as there are lots of drinks, glasses and the room is poorly lit. The hight sign in the police station is a stereotypical thing you would see. All the mise en scene plays on the conventions of the locations perfectly.

Camera

The slow zoom (10:30) shows that we are travelling into Angels mindset and he is about to realise something. The fast tracking shot shows his perception as he look around the room. When the camera is on him, he is in focus as he is the one with the power. There is a low angle shot of him when he approaches the table which shows the teenagers as inferior.(10:53). Match on action on the door of the car and the police station shows his haste and desperation as it is a quick cut and appears rushed.

Editing

The blur on the fast tracking shot has been edited in to show the pace of his perception and the fact he cannot believe his eyes. SHOCK. During the processing scene there are a lot of bright flashing transitions to show all the pictures and evidence being taken. Time is shown to pass through the use of superimposition on his hand to show he had a lot to write. Fast motion is used to show his efficiency with his job.(An ellipsis passes)(13:12)

Sound

Firstly there is diegectic pub music to set the scene. Soon after a non diegetic beat is heard which builds in volume leading up to Angel questioning the teenagers. This symbolises his heart rate as he realises crime is near.

Hardcore music is used in the processing scene to create a serious contrast in mood. contrast=humour.