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Limitless

Narrative
Main character very intelligent (4 digit I.Q) but someone trying to kill him so he decides to suicide.
The penthouse he seems to be in has cardboard boxes inside which suggests that he just moved in.
Someone trying to kill the main character by attempting to break in his apartment.

Banging on the door suggest that the killer is violent and trying to get in.
He is standing on the edge of the building which suggests that he has chosen to sucide definetely as you can go back anymore.

Enigmas
- Who is this man?
- Who is after him?
- What impact could he have on the world?
- Why would he consider to suicide instead of meeting the guy after him?

Main character is Bradley Cooper who is the person who has 4 digit I.Q and is committing suicide. he is the main character because he gets the most screen time.

Location/setting

Modern City
Very busy
luxurious

Micro-elements which created representation on the main character

Mise-en-scene

Boxes in the scene which suggests that the character just moved in to the apartment.

Camerawork

Pan shot around the buildings lobby which shows a dead security guard. This suggests that someone is coming after the main character by getting pass the guards

Sound

Diegetic sounds of the door being smashed as someone is trying to get in
Non-diegetic sounds from a voice over of the main character about his life.

Editing

This was used by changing the mood and tone of the city which made it look very busy from the light intensity.