I have chosen the train fighting sequence , as it is an example of a scene in ‘The Matrix’ which uses many different genre tropes and iconography to propel the narrative forward. Looking at the mise-en-scene and cinematography of this fight, elements of both the Western and Kung Fu/Martial Arts genre are shown. Both Agent Smith and Neo are standing centered to each other while the frame is off centered, focused on their hands. The cracking sound of Agent Smith hand is heard, resembling a Bruce Lee Kung Fu movie such as ‘Way of the Dragon’ (1972).The editing cuts back and forth with the music building up like a traditional western until they pull their guns out and shoot at each other. This scene then proceeds to the two fighting in way which resembles old Bruce Lee, Kung Fu action movies. …show more content…
A lot of the iconography in this scene resembles elements other genres that are not science fiction. However, that does not mean the scene is devoid of science fiction iconography as the scene cuts to the Nebuchadnezzar crew where the future technology of their hovercraft is shown. As well as this the outfits of both Neo and Agent Smith resemble science fiction iconography and tropes. Their Outfits are unusual and strange with the black glasses and the full black outfit and greased back hair Neo is uncommon. However, the shot of Agent Smith and Neo jumping into the air, and unloading their guns caters to the Telottes (2001) idea of the science fiction trickery. The shot is almost fantasy like, as this action could not be done by people in real life without the use of effects. This scene is full of different genre elements and tropes and is an example of Telottes (2001) idea of how diverse science fiction films are. Because they not only incorporates science fiction elements but also a myriad of other genre