Daredevil and Punisher scene analysis- debate on morality of killing

For my media class, I was asked to make a scene analysis on one scene from any film or television show no longer than 3 minutes in my winter holidays. So, while thinking of a scene that left a mark in me, I saw that a teaser trailer for a new Daredevil show came out, Daredevil: Born again. It made me think of the original show. And then I remember a scene from it that I will never forget. The daredevil and punisher morality of killing debate scene.

Camera movement, angles, and shot

The establishing shot introduced the environment and context of it. That the characters are on the roof of a building and punisher is messing around with some equipment, presumably to use on dare devil who we then see a medium shot chained up and trying to escape but can’t. A medium shot is used again but as daredevil is chained sitting and punisher is crouching to be on his level. A high angle for punisher is used to show that the punisher has the power in this situation. But, interestingly daredevil is not shown in a low angle shot for weakness. Instead, it is a hip level shot suggesting that the points he brought are valid and matter too. The camera movement are just slow pans and tilts.

Mis en scene: The costume design is top notch, specifically with dare devil is iconic but still looks realistic and not cartoony to make it so that the audience still takes him seriously. Punisher has more plain gear on but the hair cut and clothes do give off the veteran look which he is. The scene was film on a real roof location which gave the scene a more realistic touch. The body language blocking and proximity of characters because it does tell how close the characters are and how they feel about each other even without the dialogue. The lighting was used fantastically as a set the atmosphere of the scene, using street lights as it enhanced the realism even more.

Sound: the sound of the cars beeping an other city sounds also too enhance the realism. Both had great voices so the dialogue felt really nice to hear and we the audience were kept engages. The sound of the gun trigger was a nice touch as it could be felt. The silence of no back ground music was better for the scene as we should be focusing on the dialogue as the scene is trying to present contrasting viewpoints.

Editing: there are many inserts, a shot reverse shot is one of the highlights. Long takes were also done so that the audiences engage in the narrative.

Representation is clearly present as both are supposed to be in lower classes but different circumstances. Punisher is was veteran, as he served in the afghan war and clearly has P.T.S.D from the experience which was made worse by the horrific killing of his family. Daredevil is a blind man which is great for representation and has a professional job. Daredevil has also gone through loss of family members from horrific ways too. 

Due to both of their circumstances having similarities and differences, it lead to them having completely polar opposites views

on the topic, morality of killing of any person even if they had done terrible things. The scene had a deep impact in me because it conveyed an argument that I find interesting and they did it in a intriguing way. Moreover, the scene display brilliant dialogue of the and also deepened our understanding of the characters as people and their relationship.

Next post will be coming tommorow, as I have been working story boards for the scene for the past two days. I'll be done by tommorow.