No Country for Old Men - Harrt

No Country for Old Men

Setting
The setting in 'no country for old men' is set in a deserted area in Texas where not much grows. This is conventional to a thriller as it set in a unknown location.

The setting tells us there is a large area to escape to but there is nowhere survive or hide because of the heat and lack of food and water. The remote establishing shot reinforces the idea that the location is endless with nowhere to go, this will make the audience feel alone and make the characters feel helpless and vulnerable.

Camera Work
The establishing shot of the opening scene shows a long shot showing the view of the setting. When the villain killed the the cop their was a close shot of the chains on the handcuffs around his neck, this was then  followed by another close up of the killers face. This shot shows that the killer has no emotion after he killed the cop which tells us he has killed before. This is conventional to a thriller as the close ups of the killer gives a dangerous feeling for the audience.

Editing

After the killing, the camera follows the criminals feet. Diegetic sound is used to create loud footsteps, this builds up tension and suspense as it is filmed in slow motion. This is conventional to a thriller as this makes the killer look powerful and important.

Characters/Costume
The cop was wearing his police uniform to show authority and control. Also to show that he is there to stop criminals.

The villain was wearing black which tells the audience he is mysterious and has a hidden identity. Also black sybolises death which suggests he is a cold hearted man.

The victim was wearing white which tells the audience he is innocent.