Search

The Little Shop Of Horrors

1961, Movie, NR, 70 mins

Does Restless, Jerky Bourne-style Camera Work Make You Sick?

Matt Damon in The Bourne Supremacy courtesy Universal Pictures

Question Much has been made about Paul Greengrass handheld-camera work in The Bourne Ultimatum and the fact that both Supremacy and Ultimatum have been hits makes me certain that filmmakers will keep doing it But I cant be the only person who gets nauseous watching these films The incessant movement is difficult to watch Rarely does the camera stop long enough for the viewer to process a shot even the quietest moments cant be still Matt Damon is great and Id like to say I enjoyed the movies but when I have to go home and take something for headache and nausea that cant be good Am I alone in this DarylFlickChick Youre far from alone some critics and a lot of moviegoers have complained about the restless shaky handheld-camera work and superfast editing in The Bourne Ultimatum 2007 in particular and movies in general Filmmakers generally use restless jittery camera work to establish a you-are-there atmosphere sometimes its meant to look as thoug read more

Advertisement
The Little Shop Of Horrors
Buy The Little Shop Of Horrors from Amazon.com
From Passion Productions (DVD)
Average Customer Review: nostarnostarhalfstarstarstar
Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy New: $17.98 (as of 11/14/09 6:14 PM EST - more info)

more The Little Shop Of Horrors products

Advertisement