1. I think the film intends to make an argument about how each person is unique and if a person is unique, they need to show off their talent. Jean-Baptiste Grenouille was a man that had an incredible sense of smell. Because of that talent, he was taken in, even though he was poor, and taught to make the world’s finest perfumes. Even though he was eccentric and murdered to find the perfect scent, he was just using his talent.
2. Many forms of rhetoric appeal in the form is visual argumentation is used in the movie. The movie uses visual aide to show the conditions of France at the time and evokes sympathy from the reviewer. Also, the focus on the nose makes the viewer just how important of an element it is. The film also does a good job of letting the viewer experience the scent and make us like we can smell what Jean smells.
3. The use of colors, music, lights, shadows, makeup, costumes and environment settings is vital is supporting the films argument. The costumes worn show an accurate description of what was worn back then and makes it seem more life-like. The environment setting of the background and scenery used also makes it feel more life-like and makes one think this actually happened. The colors that have been shown so far are mostly dark, drab colors. These colors are shown during the bad times in Jean’s life. When he comes to Paris though, we see more colors like reds and yellows, brighter colors that give it more life. Colors are also an important part of showing the contrast between the rich in poor. When Jean looks into the window of the ladies sampling perfume, we see bright colors like pink and blue that are nowhere else so far. Light is another way the movie is supporting its argument. The light in the streets is abysmal and almost nonexistent compared to the light that illuminates everything in the room the aristocrats are in and shows how their lives are much brighter and happier than Jean’s. The sad musical until that point in the movie when it suddenly becomes lighter also demonstrates that. Finally, the makeup used is mostly to show how dirty the peasants were and how miserable their conditions were. The make-up also shows how classy the wealthy people were.
4. I really like this movie so far and cannot wait to see how it turns out.
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I agree that color and light/shadows played an important role in the movie. It is true that Paris was much more visually appealing than the slums that he grew up in. the city was bright, energetic, and colorful. Also, many of the good smelling things, such as apples, were illuminated to emphasize their appeal.
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