Mis-en-Scene

"Now You See Me" is one movie I haven't heard bad things about. Although you can find negativity about anything on the internet, in my peer group it seems that everyone seems to like, if not love this movie. One of the reasons I love this movie is because it was the movie playing on the blind date where I met my now lovely wife.

The Director behind the magic is Louis Leterrier born June 17, 1973 in Paris, France.

The movie was released in 2013 on a $75 million budget and according to IMBd.com this movie brought in $351.7 million in the Box Office. Leterrier has directed 6 other movies since 2002, some of those include The Transporter 1 & 2, The Incredible Hulk, and Unleashed. Something common found in all his movies is that they are fast paced, action packed movies. From one movie to the next he has learned how to get his audience involved. Something that I cant help to notice is that in this particular scene of this movie it is robbing a bank in Paris, France of nearly 3 million euro. The connection comes to light when it comes to light that Leterrier actually grew up in Paris and was there until he was 18. Cant help to wonder if there was a personal connection there... In an exclusive interview by ComingSoon.net, Leterrier talks about how he loves magic and really wanted to direct this film, "I had to prove that I was the right guy for the job and that maybe some of the movies that I’d done before weren’t representative of who I am really inside and the kinds of films I love and want to make."

The Director role comes into place when it comes down to visualizing the written script, and then translating it into real picture and audio on a screen. Because the Director is responsible for how the film does (success or bomb), it is crucial that the Director has a primary part in selecting the right filming location, cast, and crew. They then direct the actors and begin practicing parts in rehearsal to make sure everything goes smoothly (position and placement of actors and script). Not only do they manage the cast and crew, but they oversee the cameras, lighting, audio, design and anything else that may go into to the making of the film. To add a little more stress to the situation, the Director is responsible for staying within the budget for the film.

Gestalt Principles Represented:

Law of Continuity: The Law of Continuity is represented in the different scenes from Las Vegas and the bank in Paris for the bank job to look real and believable. It has to be simultaneously smooth in order to make it seem like a legitimate magic trick. When the man is in the bank vault, communication through the headset must also display continuity. 

Law of Closure: The Law of Closure is represented on stage when the three magicians are starting the magic trick and create a triangle around the middle of the stage enclosing the man that is transported. The representation of a triangle relates to the actual strength of how strong a triangle is, and how strong the trick is about to be.

Law of Proximity: The Law of Proximity is expressed here between the stage (performers) and the audience. It clearly shows a difference between the two and separates them, while at the same time it groups them together.

*http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/features/104713-exclusive-interview-now-you-see-me-director-louis-leterrier