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Analyse the techniques used in the sequence in which the alien emerges in ‘war of the world’s’ (Spielberg, 2005) and comment on their effect.
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Analyse the techniques used in the sequence in which the alien emerges in 'war of the world's' (Spielberg, 2005) and comment on their effect. Steven Spielberg directed 'War of the Worlds' in 2005. He has transformed the original story written by H.G.Wells- in 1898- to a modern action sci-fi but still presenting the original message to the audience; that humans should not believe that they are the superior beings. Spielberg has adapted the story to appeal to a modern audience. He does this in various ways, such as, setting the story in America as they are now known as the superpower. Another way he does this is by including new up to date technology; an additional way he has updated it is by referring to the newly posed terrorist threat. The sequence being used in this essay is chapter four- 'The Cylinder Unscrews' as named in the original book. At the beginning...
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