Nolley- George of the Jungle

The scene that I felt had the best use of movement was the scene in which George was swinging on his vine trying to impress Ursula. The movement in this scene created a very comedic feel that helped lock down the movie as a children's comedy. The use of a dolly shot in the scene was helpful in creating a swinging feel. It was more effective than if the camera had remained in one spot and briefly caught George swinging. With this technique the audience has the feeling of swinging right next to him which makes them more present in the scene. It seems apparent that in this film movement is used to revamp the comedic feel. In other scenes (like the dog/elephant scene), the movement of the camera is used to emphasize the campiness of the film. It even adds a bit of suspense to what George's dog actually is. The fact that the camera is shaking, showing that the ground is rumbling from something quite large, makes the audience question what on earth George could be calling toward him and Ursula. This technique helps to peak the audience's curiosity and the scene would be much less effective if the camera movement had not been used. The combination of sound and movement can create a whole new feel to a scene and create a much more enjoyable experience for the viewer. George and the Jungle uses movement in interesting ways to achieve an extremely cheesy feel to the movie. This campy essence is what has made George of the Jungle the family classic that it is today.