Dawn Of The Dead (2004) Image Analysis 1

I decided to select this image from Dawn of the Dead 2004 due to the fact it’s the first time us as the audience sense hope for the characters and a new –if brief- equilibrium starts to be formed.  The characters have only just met, however they already are being forced into trusting one another due to the fact they know that they do not stand a chance of being alone. This is the first time we see the wanted destination of the shopping mall, the characters are all staring at the mall looking for ways it could possibly work and hoping that it could be their escape from the dreaded zombie attack. The gate that stands in their way could represent the fact that getting into the mall might not be easy and could even be a deadly mistake. I think that this establishing shot works well and gives the audience an idea of the lost feeling they are surrounded by.  It’s the first time we see communication, team work, and a way out making us sympathise for the characters and hoping that they reach the destination of the shopping mall safely.  This is a scene that helps us understand what is happening and that links everything and everyone together. This long shot also makes them look quite small connoting their vulnerability.