Body Acting Analysis

The Mask

In this scene from the mask the body acting that Jim Carrey's character Stanley Ipkuss plays will be analysed from 0:05 to 0:19. First the acting is very subtle however the raised shoulders and the uncomfortable position show he is constrained by the psychological effects that the mask has had on him. at 0:08 he shows a quick sharp frustrated arm movement with a strong grip on the mask. The placement of the fingers at 0:10 show his inner frustration and aggression the way his hand is placed is a strong powerful position. Also he moves closer to the therapist invading his personal space, this also shows the inner aggression that he is feeling.  Next comes a swift head and body turn lead by the body this means there is a delay of the head as he turns. At 0:12 he does a quick walk over then at 0:16 he shows a more open body pose changing in mood as he is determined to prove the masks effects. His mood suddenly seems a little excited as he flings the mask forward, this does make sense however because excitement can be fueled by expectancy and he is expecting the mask to work. finally the gesture as he makes at 0:18 shows authority addressing the therapist.

Overall the scene anticipates the new information that the mask does not work at night as well as showing the change in Stanley's personality. 

The Iron Giant

This scene shows great comical effect showing situation with a conflict in the background effecting an already awkward situation. The way Hogarth first squashed down and then stretches adds emphasis to the movement of his hands as they follow a swift path of action the head is tilted up showing nervous actions hidden behind a fake smile. The strongest pose would be at 0:23 when he says (and stop) he is talking to the giants hand. His body is in a hold but slowly comes down as he enters a thought process signified by the rubbing of his forehead this then leads him to finish his sentence (the devil) The scene overall adds allot of comedy to a simple idea.The giants hand is loose in the house so he has that on his mind as well as communicating with his mum. The scene shows how much a simple scene can be very memorable when done right.