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Film Project Genre Research- My Cousin Vinny

Within the opening scene of My Cousin Vinny, not much of the story is told within the first few minutes. Two characters, presumably the most significant characters of the movie, are seen traveling in a car. However, the viewer is unaware of exactly where the characters are going and why. The first scene includes camera shots and edits containing wide and long shots of the car and the two characters, in addition to two-shots and over-the-shoulder shots of the characters observing their surroundings as they are driving. There is also an insert of the license plate. The camera documents slightly longer takes, pans and zooms in to landmarks and a college handbook in the trunk of the car. There is also an eyeline match of the characters reading the signs on the road. Not to mention there are many areas where the opening scene utilizes the rule of thirds, in particular to place their titles and provide an appealing placement for the viewer to see the object, such as the car moving on the road through the scenery. The sounds include upbeat and catchy source music. There is no dialogue until the opening scene has finished and little background noise except sound effects for car on the road and a dog barking, which helps describe the setting as relatively rural and quiet. The filming is on location outside, with real accurate props and clothing describing the characters of two college students. The job titles include, in order: the director, leading actor, title of the film, supporting actors, casting, music, costume designer, editor, and production designer. The budget of the crime-comedy film was $11 million and gained $64.1 million in box office revenue. The film received 6 nominations and won 5 awards, including an American Comedy Award for actor Joe Pesci's performance, as well as an Oscar, ACCA, CFCA, and an MTV award for actress Marisa Tomei's performance.

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