Taken [2008] - The kidnap scene clip

Watch from 2:19 - 3:09



I plan to use the camera angles used between these times when the daughter in this film is about to be kidnapped. I felt when watching this particular scene that, with the camera angles used and the limitation of what you can see of the kidnappers; it gave me more freedom to imagine what they looked like, which was a lot scarier then they actually were when we saw who they were later on in the film.

I plan to copy certain aspects of this particular scene by using the angles Pierre Morel [Director] uses and the fact you can't see the hit man's face.

However I plan on hiding Damien's [my hit man] top half of his body until he is in the bedroom, and this will be from Bethany's [the little girl] point of view from under the bed. When Damien hears her from under the bed, he will jump into view when he bobs down that will skip to a blackout.

 This should enforce shock on the audience.

Props

As my film is based on a hit man; I have chosen to make it more effective by adding shots of Bethany as if she has been stalked for the past week; making it more understandable why he's killing her. Also, the audience will also be able to see that he has been 'told' to do it; therefore he is able to have the guilty feeling. 

Unfortunately the only pictures that came out were when I made her look back; therefore could have looked better if there were some that were of her walking normally. But as the audience will only to get to see one or two of them I am not too worried about it.

This shot was taken in a graveyard in Kirk Ella, as you can just see by the grave stone in the left side. I have used this area to create the comparison between the little girl and the typically scary graveyard she is walking around. However in this case, Bethany should be weary of the graveyard as this is where the stalker is, therefore portraying her innocence with a more extreme manner.

This straight shot is of her walking along a house on her way home, I have kept all the pictures at the straight shot as to perceive the idea that the hit man is equal to her, therefore Damien can seem more like a human being and can have a guilty conscience after the event.

I made them all to be medium shots as to create the look that the person taking the pictures was hiding somewhere, yet was getting close enough to get the details of Bethany which could be seen as quite uncomfortable as you can see how close he has gotten to her without her noticing.

Costumes

Bethany

In the photos she will be wearing quite a childish top as it is green with a tree on it. Along with her hair in bunches and a bow in her hair.
I will also be using minimalistic/ natural makeup as to all add to the look of a little girl.

Whilst she is at home and about to be murdered, she will be wearing
After she has been murdered and is seeking revenge; she will have the same clothes she was murdered in on. However, her bunches will be wonky, her face will be a dull grey with blood on her face and black around her eyes as to create the look of death and coldness.

Damien

Will wear a white top underneath a blue shirt, as when the shirt gets covered in blood; he will casually take off the shirt and shove it in the bag with all of his things. This gives the impression that he is a normal man and the casualty of her murder could have an impact on his conscience.

The Hitman's Boss

The boss will wear a black suit with a black shirt and black tie; as to give the impression that he is a part of the shadows and doesn't want to be seen. He will also wear a trilby as to hide his face to give the look of a 30's mobster; this will also be used as to hide most of his face from the audience, to make him look more sinister.

 Here is an example of a 30s mobster.



Props

• A knife

I will be using a large standard kitchen knife to show the idea that he has just grabbed it from home, and that he isn't that prepared like he may not do the hits often.

• A cloth/mop

I have included the cloth for Damien to clean up the mess, the point of this is for the audience to see that Damien is being careful about DNA and the possibility of being caught, however he will be playing the song 'Dont worry, Be happy'. This is the song that Damien normally plays for when tidying up other mens corpses as he normally enjoys it, however with this one it seems more sinister as it is a different situation as he has just murdered an innocent young girl.

• Blood

I will be using this blood on the floor, Bethanys arm and top, and Damiens shirt and hands. To make it look more realistic I put blood on my hands and  placed my hands on his shirt whilt he was wearing it to create hand marks were I would grab the man if he was trying to murder me.

• Pictures of Bethany

The pictures will be used in the film when Damien looks at the pictures of Bethany so that the audience can see that she is meant to be the one that is going to be killed and so that we can see that she is being killed because he is being told, rather than just killing her out of rage or something.
• Bethanys ring/ piece of clothing

I plan to use a ring that Bethany will be wearing throughout the film as a symbol of innocence and when he takes it off her dead corpse, he will will be taking her innocence and life off her and by giving it to his boss, he is officially taking her life and giving it to someone else.

• Murderers mask

• Money

For the film I created what looks like a big pile of money. To achieve this effect I got about 5 £20 notes, and inbetween them, I cut paper into the shape as to fill up the bulk however I hid the fact that there's paper inbetween by making sure the paper cannot be seen and folded the money like the picture above and held it together as to create a typical hitman scenario.
• Laptop

I made Bethany play on her laptop when she went upstairs and I made her go on Habbo Hotel like a typical young girl would go on in her spare time. The idea is to emphasise the fact that she is a young innocent girl, and the fact that she doesn't see whats about to happen at all. Making it a lot more suprising to the audience.

Areas for Filming:

Scene 1

Set in Bethany's house.

I will be using my:

• front room 

• hallway  

• and my sisters bedroom (I plan to use these rooms as they are quite spacious, and my sisters bedroom has mirror wardrobes that will work really well when she hides under the bed as it will not be too cramped and we will hopefully be able to see everything really well.

•  And the road outside my house for Damien to be stood; before sneaking into the house. This is because it has a clear view both in and out of the front room and the bedroom from the outside.

Scene 2

• Streets around Kirk Ella and Willerby as Damien is walking towards his colleague to get his next target.
• A good, moderately lit up area against a wall in Kirk Ella that will be able to give me a good, clear shot and yet look sneaky and illegal.

Characters

Within my film I will need three characters; I have chosen to pick three friends who live in my area for ease during my filming as I can easily get them to the area when I have access to the camera.

Bethany Dove, the 10 year old girl who is murdered and haunts the hit man.

• For this character I have chosen Holly Akrill as she is quite petite and has the face that fits the age I am trying to portray.

Damien Taylor, the hit man

• Damien is going to be played by George Taylor. As he is quite tall and slim, giving the stereotypical look of an evil villain. 

And finally, the hit man's boss

• To be played by Ross Carden. As I need another male and he also lives in the area of which I will be using him in the film.