HERO EXTRACT ANALYSIS

Mis-men-scene

In the extract the scenery is very oriental, it is set in the courtyard of a temple. You can tell that it is set somewhere in Asia, most likely China because of the architecture of the temple and the clothing that the 3 characters shown in the extract are wearing. Jet li and Donnie Yen both wear traditional chinese mens robes, the old man also wears something similar. Not only the clothing but the weapons they use for example the sword that Jet Li uses is very traditionally Chinese.

Editing

In the extract Jet Li is seen to lunge into the air and remain there for quit some time in slow motion. This editing creates suspense and tension. It also creates the feeling that these characters are supernatural and can slow down time and can jump very high and remain in the air for long periods of time. 

Sound 

At the beginning of the extract the percussion builds in pace as the battle grows more tense which creates suspense and jeopardy but  the arrival of the old man in the extract changes the atmosphere. The music played by the old man in the extract and the sound of the raindrops creates a different mood for the battle scene. As well as the old man bringing order to the battle the music and the raindrops reinforce that the fight is orderly and traditional because instead of fast paced music in the background of the battle scene it is slow and calm which