Review of a British Film.

Film:
4.3.2.1. is a British crime thriller film directed by Noel Clarke.

Brief:

4.3.2.1. is a British crime thriller set in London and New York, about the lives of four different girls. All are friends who get involved with certain individuals who cause them nothing but drama in a diamond heist. Starring some of the most amazing rising stars including Emma Roberts (Joanne), Tamsin Egerton (Cassandra), Ophelia Lovibond (Shannon) and Shanika Warren-Markland (Kerrys).

Medium close-up of the character - This is used to show the 'anger' and 'serious' emotion on her face but to also show how scared she is the movement of the gun reveals shes shaking as she tried to stand up to a woman looking for the diamonds.

Wide shot of the four main characters - This shot is used as our main characters are walking towards an aiport heading to America.  

Close-up - This shot is used to show the strong sadden and hurt emotion on the characters face as she sees her friend kissing the boy she likes.

Low angled shot - This is used to show that our four main characters along with an extra has higher status than the one on the floor as they fight off a man.

There are several other types other shots, including shot reverse shot and over the shoulder shot. The characters' clothing are very urban and up to date with today's fashion - their choice ofr clothing also reflects on the economic class. Sound in this film is used to create suspence, reflect on the characters emotions and the scene. Natural lightning is used to help make the film realistic.



Review:

The positive points about this film are that it is different from any other British film in the sense that it is based on the life of four economically different girls in London. For a plot that's short, simple and easy to get bored of; the director makes sure his audience do not get bored easily by deciding to use a different techniques in revealing the story line. Instead of having the plot play out in an obvious way, he decides to go through the events which occur in the four girl's lives by using a technique of 'rewinding' - a technique not used by many directors. Clarke himself appears in a small role as a supermarket employee. Infact, this is the best film by Noel Clarke, as it shows his creative side of directing and is different from his other films which are based on true life events. The only constructive point about this film is the acting wasn't impressive and Adam Deacon plays the obvious 'bad man' in the film. Other than that i would recommend this film as it is interesting and could be seen as a comedy for the younger generation.