Movie Angles

Sierra Burgess is a Loser 

Netflix Original Film 

2018

I chose to watch this movie because when I opened up Netflix, it was the first movie suggested. It is a Netflix Orginal. Although the storyline and acting were was not good, the thematic content was. The movie showed many of the camera angles and shots we have been learning in class which helped portray the "high school" theme very well. 

Establishing Shot

In the first few minutes of the movie, the focus in on the main character, Sierra, getting out of the shower and looking at herself in the mirror trying to pose in different positions, and not seeming satisfied with the way she looks. This gives a little information regarding the character and how she feels about herself and the level of confidence she has. The introduction says other people think she is weird because she is very smart, so this shows from the start that she knows she stands out a few ways she may not be comfortable with.

Point Of View Shot

This shot is from Sierra's point of view. In this scene, a boy is texting her thinking he is texting a popular cheerleader from school, but instead, he got Sierra's number as a prank. This scene shows how Sierra already thinks they have a relationship when in reality he is only texting this way to impress the cheerleader he thinks he is talking to.

Two Shot

Although there are three people in this shot, it is considered a two-shot because it is showing a conversation amongst a few people. TGhe conversation that the boys are having is crucial to the movie and by using a two-shot, the viewer thinks they are a part of the conversation. This shot worked well rather than just a basic conversation where two people are talking to each other because in this case, the boys look at the camera, which could be interpreted as looking at someone who is watching the movie.

Reaction Shot 

This is a reaction shot of Sierra and her best friend Dan when Jamey texts "I didn't want to scare you off but I know who you are". At first, both characters were confused as to how Jamey knew who he was actually texting, but they soon realized that he thought he was texting the cheerleader (Veronica), but has just realized a new side of her. Little does he know, he is texting Sierra Burgess

Eye Level Shot

This scene isn't very important, but it does relate to the common topic of Sierras English class where she succeeds highly in. This eye level shot of a girl rapping her poem about back rights was a good angle to use when filming because we can see her whole face which shows the true passion and emotion she has behind the subject. 

High Angle Shot

This high angle shot was taken when Jamey and Sierra were talking on the phone. Jamey is slowly falling in love with Sierra's voice and everything about her. Although he thinks he is talking to the varsity cheerleader, Veronica, he is talking to the sweet, smart, Sierra who he's actually never met before. 

Long Shot

This long shot shows the setting of the movie: High School. This shot really shows that it is like to walk through a high school; kids everywhere, lockers, and a few clubs trying to invite new members to join. This shot definitely gave the movie the high school feel it needed for sure.