After Life : ‘There are angels’ - After Life - ''There are angels'' Scene #AfterLife - YouTube
In this emotional scene from the comedy, After Life, I found that the dialogue was particularly encaptivating for the viewer. The plot of After Life follows a man, Tony, who is struggling to overcome his grief for his wife, Lisa, and the journey that he takes to find happiness again. In this scene, where the viewers are introduced to Tony and fellow widower, Anne, there is a clear difference between each of the characters' stages of grief - this is highlighted in their dialogue. For the most part of this scene, there is an unequal balance of dialogue between the characters, with the most prominent character being Anne. The tone in which the actor uses immediately informs the viewer of her stage in the grieving process. Her upbeat and cheery lines of dialogue allow the viewer to understand that she has experienced the same or similar feelings as to what Tony feels at this moment, but has been able to overcome this over time. In her line, “If you want to be an angel, you’ve got to do it when you're alive, be good, do good things.”, the emotional depth of this scene is revealed to the viewer, encouraging them to question their own ways of life. This is a powerful tool that enables the viewer to reflect upon their own actions. Also, another aspect of this scene that stood out to me was the frequent pause between every few lines. Usually, in most pieces of dialogue, there are pauses between each character, however, in this scene, the pauses occur whilst only one character is speaking. This method may have been used to ensure that the viewer concentrates carefully on the words that are being spoken, and further encourages them to question their resonance with their own lives. The enthralling monologue uses dialogue to portray true emotion through the scene, which is something that I would like to explore further when writing my own dialogue.
Mrs Doubtfire : ‘I do voices’ - Mrs. Doubtfire | "I Do Voices" Clip | Fox Family Entertainment - YouTube
In this scene from the comedy film, Mrs Doubtfire, I found that the quick, snappy dialogue entices the viewer into the action happening on screen. The plot of this particular scene follows a man who is desperately trying to organize his life, in order to see his children after going through a divorce. The main thing that sticks out to me about this scene is the difference between the genre of the narrative, and the genre in which the scene is portrayed through the characters acting. By using clever dialogue, the dull and depressing situation is paired with an upbeat and confident atmosphere. Also in this scene, the dialogue reveals a lot of information about the characters' personalities to the viewer. The interviewer, Mrs Sellner, portrays her dialogue slow and steady, and through a tight lip. Whereas, Daniel, portrayed by Robin Williams, speaks his dialogue with a more frantic and chaotic tone. This immediately invites the viewer to understand more about the characters feelings and thoughts in this situation. Also, the strong contrast between the two characters' personalities enhances the comedic aspect of this scene. The amount of dialogue that each character speaks can also reveal the characters wants and needs. For example, in this scene, Daniel has the most lines of dialogue in comparison to Mrs Sellner. This could have been done to emphasize the characters strong desire to see his children and show the viewer how much it means to him. This is a clever aspect that I will consider using when writing my own dialogue and deciding on each characters intentions.
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