clip analysis

In this clip from Bridget Jones diary the genre of a romantic comedy is shown through median shots showing couples, giving the connotations of romance and love. This is also shown through Bridget's red jumper, which relates to the love aspect and the candles and flowers in the background relating to the romantic aspect of the clip. The typical stereotypes shown in this clip are wealthy business people. This is shown through the use of costume such as the suits and smart clothing. However Bridget's costume is more casual which reflects on a more laid-back working class character. Looking as this clip i can see that the target audience will mainly be female young adults to middle aged women as it is about love and relationships. From this clip i can see that the props in the background such as the flowers and candles are a good idea as they represent love and therefore a romantic comedy. I will use this idea in our film as it portrays the film being a romantic comedy. 

The comedy aspect from this clip immediately comes from the characters expressions, including both facial and dynamic. This makes the clip more appealing as it has a sense of humor.  At 31 seconds a long shot is used to show difference between Bridget and the couples. This is portrayed by seeing her sat at the top of the table on her own. Low-key lighting is use throughout the shot to make it seem realistic and to also go with the romantic theme. When introducing Mr. Darcy close ups are used to express his emotions and to portray him as being quite mysterious.