Genre Research

Green Street
Like most crime genres the titles usually are bold and displayed in a black background to attract attention. Not only that but it also starts with a fight scene. This is similar to most crime/action genres as they usually start with a fight/chase scene or anything ‘action packed’. One thing they have also used is a monologue which usually tends to be used through dramas and occasionally in crime.
The Mis en scene is typical in relation to the genre and the typical setting. They used a pub which is traditionally known to be a common setting for hooligans. In addition there clothes also fit typical conventions of a hooligan. They are dressed very scruffy and this fits in well with the stereotype of them as this is how they are perceived. They have also stuck to the traditional conventions of a fight scenes by having many different shots and having a quick shot duration. The accents used also fits into the view of crime and hooligans of east London as they are usually seen as people with cockney accents.
They have also stuck with typical characters within the genres. You have Matt, the new guy to the scene however they have changed him from the typical characters like this in the genres. He has been viewed as a shy and innocent person. Pete’s character is very typical. He is the leader who is very confident but unlike other bosses who are usually quiet, humble, fearless and powerful he is very loud aggressive and confident. Steve is a character that fits in with the genre. He is the responsible law abiding citizen however they have created a twist to his character. He was not always like this he was the ex leader which makes his character interesting.
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Like most action films the titles are shown in a black background and appear more striking along with action music. However to bend the convention of this to there own style they have changed the traditional plan font to a graffiti writing. In addition they also show flashes of clocks and has the character watching clocks and his watch which signifies the importance of time. they have also fit in a monologue like most action films and they have also added a ‘action packed’ scene which is the chase scene which fits in well with the conventions of the genre. They have however bent the conventions of action films as they have made this character a psychic which isn’t a particular typical convention. They used quick shot duration in the chase scene which works with the conventions well as it is very popular with ‘action packed’ scenes.