I chose to watch the movie adaptation of TonyTakitani because I really enjoyed reading the story. The story
kept me captivated and thoroughly engaged.
However, the film did not hold my interest in the same way. I believe this was due to two deliberate choices
made by the filmmakers.
The first is the choice of color grading. The entire movie essentially functions in shades of gray and muted
tones of blue and brown. I am not the biggest fan of oversaturated color grading; however, the monotony
of colors is not captivating to the eye at all. For a brief period, there are more vibrant colors, especially
green, which represent how Tony’s wife made him feel during their time together. The viewer gets a sense
of fulfillment and love in their relationship through the stylistic color choices. This is accompanied by
a stagnant, lethargic musical choice for the majority of the movie. Yet again, it picks up in scenes where
Tony and his wife are together–and culminates in one scene where they are both watching his father play
jazz. This left an impression on me because I perceive jazz as the most lively genre of music.
Ultimately, the choice of coloring and music aids the viewer in feeling the bleakness and depression that accompany Tony both before he met his wife and after her passing. However, this makes it difficult to enjoy the film, as I felt I had to push myself to stay engaged. I'm not sure if anyone else felt this way while watching, or if it really moved them, but I personally found that the choices made didn't translate into an enjoyable viewing experience.
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