Pan!

Genre: Adventure, fantasy, family.

Mise-en-scene

• Costume

Peter Pan: Navy, high neck Jumper, high waisted grey trousers, Black boots- part of the group, different, special, stands out, leader, respected

Children in orphanage- Dirty white shirts underneath grey jumper, grey high waisted trousers, black boots- Uniform, school, unity, common cause, poor, uncared for, militant, troop, determined, defiant, rebellious, brave.

Cook- white diamond shaped hat, sticks out either side of her head, big white collar around neck, black dress, Black leather belt, rosary beads hanging from belt- Nun, religious, powerful, order, authority, loyalty.

Blackbeard- Red Sash, Black feather collar and cuffs, Shoulder pads and metal chest plate, long red socks, black boots. Long black jacket.

Hook- Beige fedora hat, Karachi green trousers, emerald green jacket, black knee boots- Formal

Tiger Lily- colourful, wide colourful hair, pompoms, and multi coloured dreadlocks, pink eyeshadow, Colourful head dress- tall, wide, beads, crystals- powerful, royal, status, foreign, other worldly, the unknown. 

Setting

Orphanage- Poor, lonely, unwanted, children, unwanted, unloved, uncared for

Flying sailing ship- Pirates, danger, Journey, the unknown, battles, voyage, discovery, imagination, the impossible,

Mine- Work, poor,

Colourful Forest- nature, animals, discovery, vibrant, wildlife, uncivilised, freedom

Underwater in the sea- Vast, discovery, sea life, clean

Use of Camera

Close up shot of bowl hitting the floor, spilling the porridge- shows Peters rebellion and force. Inner strength, the ability to stand up for others and himself, stands up for what right. Harsh, his emotions spilling over. Finally given up, can't conform any longer. Starts the revolution of the "lost boys". 

Wide shot of flying over city- magical, unexpected, imagination, a different world. Travelling to a new place. 

Low angle shot of Blackbeard- Powerful, menacing, intimidating, dominant, superior.

Character types

The Princess- Tiger Lily

The Hero- Peter Pan 

The Villain- Blackbeard 

The Helper- Hook 

Music

Clock ticking- Passing of Time, Flashback 

Mothers Voice Over- Flashback, gives background information, reason for Peter Pans being at the Orphanage, purpose, letter, lonely, setting

Sudden Silence's- simulates nothingness, the calm before the storm, a chance of reflection and builds tension.  

Themes and binary oppositions

The Known vs The Unknown 

Natives vs Visitors 

Reality vs Fantasy 

Love vs Hate 

Enemies vs Allies 

Good vs Evil

Bravery vs weakness

Home vs away 

Family vs friendship

Loneliness vs belonging 

Rebellion vs Compliance 

Lost vs Found 

Secrets vs The Unconcealed 

Society vs Wilderness 

Imprisonment vs Freedom

 

Pan is an example of a hybrid genre, showing elements of adventure, fantasy and genres. Pan was one of the most highly anticipated films of the year, and was set to be a hit at the box office, however after receiving an abundance of negative reviews,, it couldn't live up to the high expectations.

 

This film provides the audience with many binary oppositions, with one of the most important being, loneliness vs. solidarity. This is shown by the use of shot types, when Peter Pan is left on the steps of the Orphanage by his Mother. A wide shot is used, revealing a deserted cobbled street which is dimly lit and filled with fog. This highlights the fact that Peter is being abandoned and has no one to rely on. The only person he thought he could rely on is leaving him. The darkness and fog could represent his future, that has suddenly become uncertain, after this life changing event. The wide shot emphasises the fact that he is alone and makes the audience feel more sympathetic and protective towards Peter instantly allowing them to form a relationship with "the hero" of the film, willing him to succeed.