Bridget Jones - Rom com

Camera Angles

The opening scene starts off with a shot reverse shot of a conversation between Bridget and Mark. A shot reverse shot focuses on their facial expressions while they’re in conversation with each other, therefore letting the audience judge their personality and character throughout the rest of the scene.

Mise-En-Scene

The scene starts off with a shot of London during winter; this gives the audience the feel of the ‘typical British weather’. A dull and gloomy atmosphere is set in the initial stages.

The scene then moves on to Bridget’s flat, an untidy space; again setting a depressing atmosphere. Bridget is comes in wearing her pyjamas, smoking and drinking. This gives the impression that she’s stress free and hasn’t a care in the world.

Sound & Editing

The opening scene is a frozen frame which then dissolves into s shot of London city. The shot is an establishing shot as it sets the scene for the film. Handwritten words appear on screen, making it look personalised, which symbolises a diary or personal statement of some sort.

The incidental track being played is called ‘All by myself’, this is a well known iconic break up song which suggests Bridget has recently broke up or is lonely.