Peer Review Blog

On Monday, March 2nd, my group and I did our first Peer Review. We reviewed a girl who filmed on her own. Because it was our first time peer reviewing, we made sure to stay vigilante for all camera angles needed. In the process of peer reviewing, we learned more about the reviewing processes of films. Also, we decided to watch the film after the review itself. We did this in order to watch the film without having to look for angles, shots, lighting, etc. This would help us get a better understanding of the plot of the film, characters in the film, and the film itself. One thing about the film that stood out to me was the plot of the film. The plot was interesting, easy to follow, and believable in the real world. Another thing this film did phenomenally in doing was its subtle hints. One example of this is hinting at the antagonist's psychotic when she swings a knife earlier in the film.

Watching the film itself was enjoyable and interesting. It gave me a whole new perspective in film-watching. However, like every film, this one comes with its downfalls. First, it is missing an establishing shot. This may make it harder for the audience to know where a certain scene is taking place. Another thing the film is missing is a low angle. A low angle is an angle that represents many things to many people. This angle would also give the film more perspectives. Two other things missing in this film is an eye-line match and an action match. These two matches are essential, especially when attempting to create a Horror/Thriller film. It may increase suspense or may even be used for a jump scare.  Lastly, in my opinion the sound level is one recommendation i would make to the film. This is because throughout the film, the sound level is low. Even though it is easy to hear the characters in the beginning, as the film progresses, the dialogue becomes more ambiguous and unintelligible. 

Below is my peer review assessment of the film