Cutting it (extract) relationship representation.

We saw an extract from the movie "Cutting It". This scene included a couple riding in the back of a taxi which seems to be in London due to the black cab. The first scene shows Allie with her head on Gavins' Shoulder. This action may portray slight dependency on Gavin, however it could also simply portray their relationship. The close up of their rings in screenshot 4 emphasis they were wed not too long ago.

Allies persistent to see the consultant on her own suggesting she is independent and is able to handle news on her own. This scene shows more respect to the female character implying she can undertake heavy (emotional in this case) task's on her own.

Scene 17 shows Allie receiving the results from her consultant. Her expression is emotionless, so the viewers are not sure what to expect with the news. The setting and the light on in that particular scene slightly replicates an interrogation room, with one main spotlight in the middle. This is also then reflected back to the first few scenes, when they each mention each others partners before Gavin and Allie got married. There is also then a repeat of the close up on the wedding ring on Gavins' finger (a like in scene 5 - and scene 4 with a close up of Allies' wedding ring). This suggests he is reflecting back to the conversation they had in the taxi about previous partners and how they are happier with each other. In the majority of other TV shows/films, it is usually the female reflecting back to a previous conversation. This may be because, females generally have the role of the nurturing character with more emotions and feeling out in the open.

Scene 27 and 28 also suggest going against the stereotypical imagery, as usually that would particular scene would be shown with the male character shouting across the road, with the female character staying quiet to take in what the male character was saying and then responding with a simple facial expression (usually of agreement) Whereas in this scene; Allie is the character shouting across the road with Gavin replying with the use of silent facial expressions. This suggests Allie is in charge of the scene - mainly because she knows the results, however the audience and Gavin do not know the results.

When Allie is hit by the bus, it shows Gavin as the superior one, however this is expected as she has been hit by a bus and cannot move. During that scene, it seems as if Gavin was portraying some sort of super hero as he flew to her aid. It is only when Gavin and Allie have interacted you see the Lillies spread out and all over the place. Lillies represent charm and beauty (in Victorian times) therefore this Mise-en-scen could imply the beauty of their relationship is over as she is about to die.