Silver Lining Playbook Scene

From the start of the movie there is non-diegetic music that is sharp. Theres a sharp humming noise which implies a calm atmosphere without interruptions. The screen fades to black hinting mystery. This is a key effect because it makes the audience think about what is expected. Approximately 16seconds into the movie there is a voiceover of a character which has not been seen by the audience. This is effective because the audience are unsure who the character is and makes them wonder what the person is like. 

The opening shot of the scene is a medium shot of Pat facing out a window, he is talking but we are unsure who he is talking to. The light shining outside may be a representative of how his future is brighter now that he is no longer ill. The dialogue indicates and gives an insight the characters emotions and thoughts. The shot changes to the characters POV which shows he is preparing himself to talk about a topic that might be unsettling for him. 

The shot changes to a tracking shot of a word on a piece of paper 'excelsior'. There close up of the word signifies how the character can turn his life around. Whilst this happens theres non-diegetic music which is a slow low pitch piano. 

The shot changes to a close up pan of Pat, this exposes the character as he is not saying anything but theres a clear expression on his face that he is unhappy. The close up shot is effective because it makes the audience feel emotionally closer to the character. 

A medium long shot is used as Pat walks down the stairs to the main area to meet with his doctor. This is a successful shot as the top of the stairs is dark but the bottom is light. This shot indicates how the doctors can impact him to help transition his sadness into happiness.

A midshot is taken of Pat taking a form of medication which makes the audience aware he has a medical issue (physical or mental) that needs to be treated. He takes the medication straight away suggesting he is determined to get better. 

The next two shots show a contradiction to Pat. He walks away spitting out the tablet which is followed by a close up of the tablet on the ground. This unravels to the audience Pat doesn't like being told what to do and would rather take control in his own way of dealing things.