Tuesday, 13 October 2009


music video: all American rejects ''gives you hell''



the video begins with the introduction of the two characters, the couple however sleep in different beds yet are still happy suggesting there life is much like a routine than a relation ship. this can again be seen when one kiisses this establishing shot of there house then cuts away to the left, showing there neighbours house.there neighbours house is extremly loud with the use of extreme bright colours and messy front garden adds to theme of opposition between both couples. inside the house appears to use mise en scene with the use of low key lighting, untidy house hold and the couple sleeping together adds to the theme of opposition . the next shot shows the man sitting up while in bed. this man is the same person from the other house suggesting the nbarrative is largly based between these two same characters. this could be the same person but in two different times of there lives.this character uses medium chots and close ups of items relating to his character. including the beer botttle in ewhich he drinks during the morning suggesting his life is more abstract that the other male. he also appears to have different style in clothing and different hair style again suggesting they are two different personalities. The setting then changes to a bar following typical conventions of music videos. multiple locations and costumes. in the bar he wears dark grey clothing and changes hairstyle. the shots then begin to convergge with the first male having a reaction shot because of the noise. the narrative then begins to continue with variouse attacks to each other in retaliation to there annying lifestyle this can include loud music and waking each other up and disturbing them.at this point the women from both couples begin to get continuingly involved with one woman displaying a typical 1960's stereotype of a traditional housewife, blonde hair pink dress and pouring the male a drink. both narratives then collide in which unveils the highest volume peak in the song mixed with the beat of the argument.
overallthe song by all american rejects is primarily revolved around the same male character but in different times of lives however at the end reveils both men from different parts of lives still have the same argumenative traits. overall the reason for the changes in the emnare because of the women each woman demands adifferent lifestyle and the male character obeys.

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