Rush Hour 2! Mis En Scene

 What's up chat today I will be blogging about the effects of Mis En Scene in one of my favorite movies, Rush Hour 2. Mis En Scene describes the Actors, Framing, Setting, Costumes, and Props. Here is how it Went...

Actors: In these scene we are presented with the 2 main characters Det. James Carter (Chris Tucker) and Det. Lee (Jackie Chan).  These 2 actors are used and kept throughout all of the Rush Hour movies. These 2 actors were perfect for this movie as without either one of them, the movie would not have the same feeling. Chris Tuckers hilarious jokes alongside Jackie Chan's awkward seriousness make them 2 a perfect duo. Their contrasting backgrounds also go hand in hand with the movies plot as this movie takes place in China, where Det. Lee is from, and the previous movie took place in Los Angeles where Det. James Carter is from. This is a perfect example of the crucial role actors play in movies, without these 2 actors the movie would be completely different.

Costumes: The costumes in this movie are used to give Det. Carter and Det. Lee an undercover look. They wear suits throughout the movie to disguise the fact that they are undercover detectives.  Costumes can help the viewer understand interpret what's going on and give a sense of background to the characters.

Setting: This scene displays the setting for the final battle of the movie. This casino is where the main characters face off the villains for the last time throughout the movie. The title of the Casino, "Red Dragon" along with the red lights creates a ominous feeling for the final place. The casino also correlates with the plot of the movie as the duo are trying to undercover a counterfeit scheme. This gives the audience context to where the next events will be taking place at.

Framing: In this scene the filmmakers decided to use an overhead shot of the 2 main characters. In this scene it displays Det. Carter and Det. Lee both on the ground surrounded by money. In this part of the movie the duo has just defeated the movie villains and they're on the ground surrounded by the villains money. This frame sort of gives a relaxing feeling as the characters can finally be at ease after finally figuring out the villains scheme. Framing can add meaning to a scene and make it easier for the audience to understand.

Props: In this scene the actors are seen holding fake guns. The use of props gives the audience context to what's going on inside the scene. The prop guns help give meaning to the characters identity, the use of guns can help the audience infer that these are the "bad guys" or the villains. The guns also add to the intensity of the scene as the villains are pointing guns at the main characters as they've just gotten caught and now are going to be captured.