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Movie Analysis
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Movie Analysis
Released: December 2017
Rated: PG-13
By: Sarah Kay Rondo
Perception
What role does perception play in this film?
Perception;
noun
-the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
-the state of being or process of becoming aware of something through the senses.
-a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something; a mental impression.
Spencer Gilpin
In the beginning,
we notice that Spencer's perception or outlook on life is quite dull. He is a bit of a geek, scrawny, jumpy and quirky with a very unpopular position in high school. He cannot even seem to gain the courage to tell his crush that he has feelings for her.
As we continue,
once Spencer is pulled into the game Jumanji and transformed into this muscular, fearless and strong Dr. Xander "Smolder" Bravestone his perception has changed as well as his courage.
Dr. Smolder Bravestone
Language
How does the use of language differ between characters in the film?
Language;
noun
-the principal method of human communication, consisting of words used in a structured and conventional way and conveyed by speech, writing, or gesture
-a system of communication used by a particular country or community.
Differences
There are many language differences
among the characters of this movie. Some very distinct differences you are able to notice right away are the language interpretations between girls and boys. Meaning the way that females interact with other females, males with males, and then how they co-exist together. Throughout the film we are opened up to more language differences within each of the characters specifically. Spencer with his gamer knowledge, Fridge and Bethany with their social skills, along with Martha and her wits. Together they must work to first find the missing piece and save Jumanji.
Nonverbal Communication
Nonverbal Communication
Examples of nonverbal communication and it's meaning.
-refers to gestures, facial expressions, tone of voice, eye contact (or lack thereof), body language, posture, and other ways people can communicate without using language.
Gestures
Gesture;
-a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Smolder, has an enticing gesture, it becomes intriguing.
Body Language;
-physical behaviors, as opposed to words, are used to express or convey the information. Such behavior includes facial expressions, body posture, gestures, eye movement, touch and the use of space.
Facial Expression/Body Language
We can tell by facial expressions and interactions which character gained which body
Tone
Tone;
-style or manner of expression in speaking or writing
From Fridge and Spencers' tone's you can sense quite the tension leading to a scuffle.
Gender/Culture
How do gender and culture play a role in this film?
Gender; Culture;
-the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.
-either of the two sexes (male and female), especially when considered with reference to social and cultural differences rather than biological ones
A very distinct gender switch occurs when Bethany Walker(female) is converted into Professor Shelly Oberon(male) when transformed into a video game.
Cultural differences occur continuously between the characters among the real world, those chose in the game as well as those encountered along the journey of Jumanji.
Relational Dialectics
- Separation - Integration
- Predictability - Novetly
- Openness - Closedness
- Simmilarities - Differences
- Ideal - Real
Interpersonal Communication Theory
- Spencers very separated - As Fridge is very integrated
- Spencer can be quite predictabile - Fridge not so much
- Fridge is very open/comfortable - Spencer is more closed
- Both males transformed males - Different builds/outlooks
- Smolder with high confidence - Spencer as a shy nerd.
Work Cited
- Jumanji Welcome To The Jungle / Smoldering Intensity Scene." Youtube, 9 Mar. 2018, www.youtube.com/
watch?v=0XjPzahjqyw. Accessed Nov. 2020.
- Merriam-Webster. www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perception.
Sources
- Wikipedia. 2017, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumanji:_Welcome_to_the_Jungle. Accessed Nov. 2020
iMDb. 2017, www.imdb.com/title/tt2283362/. Accessed 2020.