Representations through most ‘Thriller’ films are quite
distinct; the cast of films are usually male dominant. Usually having the Lead
protagonist as Male, and Antagonist as male too., whilst having the women
having supporting roles. Young White men are usually portrayed as, the ‘Good’
Protagonist, and usually having good morals and striving to do the right thing
(Albeit this is not always the case, In Casino Royale, Daniel Craig is
portrayed as a brutal agent who does the job regardless of the consequences.
Older actors are usually portrayed as the evil antagonists, and are usually
seen as powerful. Female Characters are usually seen as physically weak and
often need help from the Male cast (Casino Royale), although in some thrillers
they can be seen as mentally strong, such as the young girl in Pan’s
Labyrinth.
However in my Film, I wish to disagree with the normal conventions of people and the distinction of good and bad, and rather have it morally bleak, that no one is really the ‘Good guy’ and have it more realistic rather than sticking to the usual representations. For example I may have the Main character an alcoholic retelling a tale of how he shot someone, yet for vengeance or whatever (just an idea not set in stone), However if you have seen Max Payne you may get the jist of it.
However in my Film, I wish to disagree with the normal conventions of people and the distinction of good and bad, and rather have it morally bleak, that no one is really the ‘Good guy’ and have it more realistic rather than sticking to the usual representations. For example I may have the Main character an alcoholic retelling a tale of how he shot someone, yet for vengeance or whatever (just an idea not set in stone), However if you have seen Max Payne you may get the jist of it.
