Sleeper


 * Mise-en-scene**
 * Sleeper is set in future New York City
 * Woody Allen's movies are often set in New York City
 * This brings out his own background, since he grew up in New York - Makes the movie more personal
 * Sound**
 * In the opening sequence, and in the numerous chase scenes, there is jazz music playing in the background
 * Makes the movie seem more comical and light-hearted.
 * Lighting**
 * Lots of natural lighting
 * Woody Allen doesn't use lighting to support the theme and tone of //Sleeper//
 * Character:**
 * Woody Allen casts himself as the main character
 * Just like Mise-en-scene, this makes the movie more personal, and he portrays the character better than anyone else.
 * Miles has a lot of medical issues which he complains about
 * Eg. Asthma issues and he has to go see a psychiatrist
 * This makes the character seem very geeky, and dorky - which adds to the comical tone of the film
 * Miles tends to ramble a lot
 * This, again, makes the character seem very dorky and it adds to the comical tone of the film
 * Miles makes a lot of sarcastic remarks
 * Eg. [Miles pushing a car while talking to Luna] "Hey, don't bother to help, its a light car"
 * The constant use of sarcasm makes the movie more hilarious and adds to the comical tone of the film
 * Miles' vocabulary is very eloquent
 * Again, this makes Miles a dorky, Mr. Know-it-all character, which makes the film more funny
 * Cinematography**:
 * Lots of eye-level shots
 * Provides a natural way of looking at the characters, and doesn't affect the theme or mood
 * Long takes with wide shots are often used
 * Makes filming look awkward, which makes the film seem more unusual and uncomfortable, since the audience can't clearly see the actors' expressions.
 * Editing**
 * Other than natural cuts, Woody Allen doesn't have much of specialized editing. But in //Sleeper,// the numerous chase scenes have increased speed.
 * With jazz music playing in the background, it makes the chase-scenes seem more cartoon-y and makes it more comical.
 * Lack of editing (goes with the cinematography: Long takes)
 * Same as long takes: Makes filming look awkward, which makes the film seem more unusual and uncomfortable, since the audience can't clearly see the actors' expressions.
 * Same as long takes: Makes filming look awkward, which makes the film seem more unusual and uncomfortable, since the audience can't clearly see the actors' expressions.