First off, I have to mention that I watched this film while babysitting. The two year old boy I sit for loves (I should say is obsessed) with trains. I wasn't even thinking of that when I had him sit on my lap to watch it with me. The entire time all he shouted was, "Choo choo!...Hi/Bye Choo choo!". Needless to say, he loved the film...I probably should have not let him watch the violence in the film....but he thought it was hilarious. Cute kid!
Now, since I cannot get a good grade for just writing about "choo choos"... I'll give my analysis for the film. I loved the moving train in the background during the film's opening. This introduced the viewer to the setting in a well-done manner. I believe knowing your setting for the scene is crucial for filmmaking. Without this, the director can lose his audience.
In addition, the fact that some filming was done on a moving train was very impressive. This showed much advancement in technology since it was a risking move to make. The scene came out very well and it made the acting even more dramatic.
Speaking of drama, the film must have been extremely suspenseful for the early 1900s. Between the guns, robbery, violence, etc...I am sure the audience was filled with terror and anxiety.
Lastly, I wanted to mention the importance of color. There a few scenes which introduce color into the film. There is a little girl trying to wake the injured man, people dancing, and a scene where guns are firing. All these scenes were hand colored to produce the variation in color. Using color in film was a new method during this time. I must say it worked to the film's advantage.
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