1. The Opening Scenes of Billy Elliot
In one of the very first scenes of this movie, we get a tracking shot of the camera following Billy as he moves through the kitchen. ... We also see a mid-close up of Tony as he holds a poster that reads STRIKE, saying "See you at the picket line, Dad". ... As this is happening, there is a mid-shot of his father watching on through the caging that surrounds the boxing hall. ... There is a mid-shot of Billy as he falls to the ground in slow-motion, emphasizing how shameful it is that he was beaten so quickly. We see a mid-shot of his father, who looks both angry at and disappointed i...
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