AGAINST CRIME IN THE GREEN HORNET MOVIE DIRECTED BY MICHEL GONDRY (2011): Against Crime In The Green Hornet Movie Directed By Michel Gondry (2011): A Sociological Approach.
AGAINST CRIME IN THE GREEN HORNET MOVIE DIRECTED BY
MICHEL GONDRY (2011):
A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by
WAHYU ANDI CAHYONO
A320 080 141
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2012
i
APPROVAL
AGAINST CRIME IN THE GREEN HORNETMOVIE DIRECTED BY
MICHEL GONDRY (2011):
A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH
by
WAHYU ANDI CAHYONO
A 320080141
Approved to be Examined by
First Consultant
Second Consultant
\
Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum,
Titis Setyabudi,
.S,
M.Hum.
ACCEPTANCB
AGAINST CRIMB IN THE GREEN HORNETMOVIE DIRECTED BY
MrcHEI. GONDRY (2011):
{. SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH
by
WAHYU ANDI CAHYONO
4'320 080 141
Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiners
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
on... ...
Team of Examiners:
l.
Dr.Phil.Dewi Candraningrum, M.Ed.
(Chair Person)
2.
Titis Set-yabudi,
S.S
M. Hum.
(Secretary)
3. Drs. Abdillah Nugroho,
M.Hum.
(Member)
{#,
ee
w
&nf,;4
,A
TESTIMONY
Herewith, I testify in this research paper, there is no plagiarism of the
previous literary work which has been raised to obtain bachelor degree of
University, nor there are opinions of masterpiece which have been written or
published by others, except those which the writing are referred in the
manuscript and mention in literature review and bibliography. If only there is
any incorrectness proved in the future in my statements above, I will be fully
responsible.
Surakarta, October 2012
The writer
iv
MOTTO
Life is a choice
Do the best for your life
Allah be with people who are patient
Don’t judge people by their cover
v
DEDICATION
This research is dedicated to:
My beloved mother and father
My beloved brother “Faif Zusuf”
My beloved sister “Dinda Tri Utami”
My beloved soul mate “Gresna Ayu Wulandari”
My beloved the Rhiwoet & Ingkonghum family
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Alhamdulillah, the researcher finished this research paper as one of
requirements for achieving Bachelor Degree in English Department at
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. Thank to Allah SWT for his
blessing, helping, protection and everything. The researcher would like to
express his sincere gratitude to everyone who gives contribution to make this
research paper more completely. Therefore, the researcher would like to
express his sincere gratitude to:
1. Drs. H. Sofyan Anif M.Si, Dean of the faculty of Teacher Training and
Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta,
2. Titis Setiabudi, S.S., M. Hum as the Head of the English Departement.
3. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum,S.Pd.,M.Ed. as the first consultant, who
has given guidance, advice, information, and time to share the story during
the arrangement of the research paper.
4. Titis Setiabudi, S.S., M. Hum as the second consultant who has corrected
the mistakes of the words and the grammar so that this research paper
becomes correct and interesting to read.
5. Drs. Sigit Hariyanto, M.Hum. as the Academic Consultant for having
guidance and help indirectly during the research’s study in this university.
vii
6. All lectures of English Department for their patience in teaching the
writer.
7. His beloved greatest PARENTS for the love, prayer, support, sacrifices,
and strength for his life. He always does the best to make his parents
proud.
8. His beloved brother and sister “Faif & Dinda” who are very patiently
guided, supported, motivated and dedicated the researcher to the better
way of life.
9. His beloved friends in his boarding house especially Fuad, Benjo, Febri
and Joko.
10. His unforgettable friends in “Ingkonghum”: my lovely Bunder, Rini, Yesi,
Tari, Rosyid, Dono, Saga, Trimo, Febri, Darmo, Sholeh and others for the
beautiful moment, and jokes.
11. Those who cannot be mentioned one by one.
The researcher realizes that this research paper is still far from being
perfect. Therefore, the researcher invites the readers to give comments and
suggestion in order to make this research paper better.
Surakarta, October 2012
viii
TABLE OF CONTENT
COVER ...........................................................................................................
i
APPROVAL ...................................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE .............................................................................................
iii
TESTIMONY .................................................................................................
iv
MOTTO .........................................................................................................
v
DEDICATION ................................................................................................
vi
ACKNOWLEDMENT ...................................................................................
vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ................................................................................
ix
LIST OF FIGURE .........................................................................................
xiii
ABSTRACT ....................................................................................................
xvii
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Study....................................................
1
B. Literature Review ...............................................................
6
C. Problem Statement .............................................................
6
D. Limitation of the Study ......................................................
6
E. Objective of the Study........................................................
6
F. Benefit of the Study ...........................................................
7
G. Research Method ................................................................
7
H. Research Paper Organization ............................................
9
ix
CHAPTER II: UNDERLYING THEORY
A. Notion of Sociology of literature .......................................
10
B. Major Principles of Sociology of Literature .....................
12
1. Literary Work as the Social Documents .....................
12
2. Literary Work as Reflection of Social Situation of
the Writer ....................................................................
13
3. Literary Work as the Manifestation from the
Historical Moment ......................................................
14
C. Notion of Crime .................................................................
14
D. Structural Elements of the Movie ......................................
16
1. Narrative Elements .......................................................
16
2. Technical Elements ......................................................
21
E. Theoretical Application ......................................................
30
CHAPTER III: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF AMERICAN
SOCIETY IN EARLY TWENTY FIRST CENTURY
A. Social Aspect ......................................................................
31
B. Political Aspect ..................................................................
34
C. Economic Aspect ...............................................................
36
D. Religious Aspect ................................................................
39
E. Cultural Aspect...................................................................
40
F. Science and Technology Aspect ........................................
43
G. Life of Michel Gondry .......................................................
44
x
CHAPTER IV: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
A. Structural Analysis of the Movie .......................................
48
1. Narrative Elements of the Movie .................................
48
a. Character and Characterization ..............................
48
b. Casting ...................................................................
61
c. Plot .........................................................................
62
d. Setting ....................................................................
64
e. Point of View .........................................................
66
f. Theme.....................................................................
68
2. Technical Elements of the Movie ................................
69
a. Mise-en-Scene ........................................................
69
b. Cinematography .....................................................
81
c. Sound .....................................................................
87
d. Editing ....................................................................
88
B. Discussion ..........................................................................
91
CHAPTER V: SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
A. Sociological Analysis .........................................................
94
a. Social Aspect ................................................................
94
b. Political Aspect ............................................................
97
c. Economic Aspect .........................................................
99
d. Religious Aspect ..........................................................
100
e. Cultural Aspect.............................................................
102
xi
f. Science and Technology Aspect ..................................
104
B. Discussion ..........................................................................
106
CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
A. Conclusion ......................................................................
110
B. Education Implication .....................................................
111
C. Suggestion .......................................................................
111
BIBLIOGRAPHY .......................................................................................
112
VIRTUAL REFERENCE...........................................................................
113
APPENDIX ..................................................................................................
114
xii
LIST OF FIGURE
Figure 1: Britt’s Face........................................................................................
48
Figure 2: Britt’s Body ......................................................................................
48
Figure 3: Kato’s Face .......................................................................................
50
Figure 4: Kato’s Body ......................................................................................
50
Figure 5: Chudnofsky’s Face ...........................................................................
52
Figure 6: Chudnofsky’s Body ..........................................................................
52
Figure 7: James Reid’s Face.............................................................................
54
Figure 8: James Reid’s Body ...........................................................................
54
Figure 9: Lenore’s Face....................................................................................
55
Figure 10: Lenore’s Body ................................................................................
55
Figure 11: Scanlon’s Face ................................................................................
56
Figure 12: Scanlon’s Body ...............................................................................
56
Figure 13: Mike’s Face ....................................................................................
57
Figure 14: Mike’s Body ...................................................................................
57
Figure 15: Ana’s Face ......................................................................................
58
Figure 16: Ana’s Body .....................................................................................
58
Figure 17: Tupper’s Face .................................................................................
59
Figure 18: Tupper’s Body ................................................................................
59
Figure 19: Danny’s Face ..................................................................................
60
Figure 20: Danny’s Body .................................................................................
60
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Figure 21: Setting of time can be seen on the suit of the people that is
familiar in early 21st century. ..............................................................
65
Figure 22: Fleur de lys .....................................................................................
65
Figure 23: City Hall..........................................................................................
66
Figure 24: When Britt feels sad and he knows his father dead ........................
67
Figure 25: When Britt Reid talks with Lenore .................................................
68
Figure 26: James Office ...................................................................................
70
Figure 27: Britt’s House ...................................................................................
70
Figure 28: Danny’s Office................................................................................
71
Figure 29: Britt’s Bed Room ............................................................................
71
Figure 30: Britt’s Workshop ............................................................................
72
Figure 31: Britt’s Meeting Room .....................................................................
72
Figure 32: Chudnofsky’s Office .......................................................................
73
Figure 33: Lenore’s Living Room ....................................................................
73
Figure 34: Restaurant .......................................................................................
73
Figure 35: Casual .............................................................................................
74
Figure 36: Formal .............................................................................................
74
Figure 37: Younger Make-Up ..........................................................................
75
Figure 38: Natural Make-Up ............................................................................
75
Figure 39: Hard Light .......................................................................................
76
Figure 40: Soft Light ........................................................................................
76
Figure 41: Frontal Lighting ..............................................................................
77
xiv
Figure 42: Side Lighting ..................................................................................
77
Figure 43: Back Lighting .................................................................................
78
Figure 44: Under Lighting................................................................................
78
Figure 45: Top Lighting ...................................................................................
79
Figure 46: Fill Light .........................................................................................
79
Figure 47: Key Light ........................................................................................
79
Figure 48: Natural Color ..................................................................................
80
Figure 49: Dark Color ......................................................................................
80
Figure 50: Brown Color ...................................................................................
81
Figure 51: When Axford in Serious Situation .................................................
82
Figure 52: The Bird’s Eye View ......................................................................
82
Figure 53: High Angle .....................................................................................
83
Figure 54: Eye-Level Angle .............................................................................
83
Figure 55: Low Angle ......................................................................................
84
Figure 56: Extreme Long Shot .........................................................................
84
Figure 57: Long Shot .......................................................................................
85
Figure 58: Medium Shot ..................................................................................
85
Figure 59: Medium Close-UP ..........................................................................
86
Figure 60: Close-Up .........................................................................................
86
Figure 61: Extreme Close-Up ..........................................................................
87
Figure 62: Two men go away from graveyard .................................................
89
Figure 63: Britt talks with Mike .......................................................................
89
xv
Figure 64: Chudnofsky’s boy talks with Chudnofsky .....................................
89
Figure 65: Britt debates with his employees ....................................................
90
Figure 66: Britt meets Kato at the first time ....................................................
90
Figure 67: Britt, Kato and Lenore talk about Britt’s newspaper ......................
90
Figure 68: Britt, Kato and Lenore talk about Britt’s newspaper ......................
91
xvi
ABSTRACT
WAHYU ANDI CAHYONO. A320080141. AGAINST CRIME IN “THE
GREEN HORNET” MOVIE DIRECTED BY MICHEL GONDRY
(2011): A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH. RESEARCH PAPER.
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2012.
The research is aimed to know the effort of Against Crime in The Green
Hornet movie by using sociological approach. The objective of this study is to
analyze the movie based on the structural elements and to analyze the movie
based on the sociological approach.
This research is qualitative research. Type of data of the study is text taken
from two data sources: primary and secondary. The primary data source is The
Green Hornet movie directed by Michel Gondry (2011). While the secondary
data sources are other materials taken from books, journals, and internet
related to the study. Both data are collected through library research and
analyzed by descriptive analysis.
The study comes to the following conclusions. First, based on the structural
analysis of each elements, it shows that the character and characterization,
casting, plot, setting, point of view, theme, mise-en scene, cinematography,
sound, and editing are related to each other and form the unity into good
quality movie. Second, based on the sociological analysis, there is relation
between this movie and the social reality in America in early twenty first
century. The Green Hornet movie shows what happened behind the life
politics in America and people who fight against politics crime.
Keyword
: Effort, The Green Hornet, Sociological approach.
Consultant I
Consultant II
__________________________
NIK.772
Titis Setyabudi, S.S, M.Hum.
NIK.948
xvii
MICHEL GONDRY (2011):
A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by
WAHYU ANDI CAHYONO
A320 080 141
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2012
i
APPROVAL
AGAINST CRIME IN THE GREEN HORNETMOVIE DIRECTED BY
MICHEL GONDRY (2011):
A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH
by
WAHYU ANDI CAHYONO
A 320080141
Approved to be Examined by
First Consultant
Second Consultant
\
Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum,
Titis Setyabudi,
.S,
M.Hum.
ACCEPTANCB
AGAINST CRIMB IN THE GREEN HORNETMOVIE DIRECTED BY
MrcHEI. GONDRY (2011):
{. SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH
by
WAHYU ANDI CAHYONO
4'320 080 141
Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiners
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
on... ...
Team of Examiners:
l.
Dr.Phil.Dewi Candraningrum, M.Ed.
(Chair Person)
2.
Titis Set-yabudi,
S.S
M. Hum.
(Secretary)
3. Drs. Abdillah Nugroho,
M.Hum.
(Member)
{#,
ee
w
&nf,;4
,A
TESTIMONY
Herewith, I testify in this research paper, there is no plagiarism of the
previous literary work which has been raised to obtain bachelor degree of
University, nor there are opinions of masterpiece which have been written or
published by others, except those which the writing are referred in the
manuscript and mention in literature review and bibliography. If only there is
any incorrectness proved in the future in my statements above, I will be fully
responsible.
Surakarta, October 2012
The writer
iv
MOTTO
Life is a choice
Do the best for your life
Allah be with people who are patient
Don’t judge people by their cover
v
DEDICATION
This research is dedicated to:
My beloved mother and father
My beloved brother “Faif Zusuf”
My beloved sister “Dinda Tri Utami”
My beloved soul mate “Gresna Ayu Wulandari”
My beloved the Rhiwoet & Ingkonghum family
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Alhamdulillah, the researcher finished this research paper as one of
requirements for achieving Bachelor Degree in English Department at
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. Thank to Allah SWT for his
blessing, helping, protection and everything. The researcher would like to
express his sincere gratitude to everyone who gives contribution to make this
research paper more completely. Therefore, the researcher would like to
express his sincere gratitude to:
1. Drs. H. Sofyan Anif M.Si, Dean of the faculty of Teacher Training and
Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta,
2. Titis Setiabudi, S.S., M. Hum as the Head of the English Departement.
3. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum,S.Pd.,M.Ed. as the first consultant, who
has given guidance, advice, information, and time to share the story during
the arrangement of the research paper.
4. Titis Setiabudi, S.S., M. Hum as the second consultant who has corrected
the mistakes of the words and the grammar so that this research paper
becomes correct and interesting to read.
5. Drs. Sigit Hariyanto, M.Hum. as the Academic Consultant for having
guidance and help indirectly during the research’s study in this university.
vii
6. All lectures of English Department for their patience in teaching the
writer.
7. His beloved greatest PARENTS for the love, prayer, support, sacrifices,
and strength for his life. He always does the best to make his parents
proud.
8. His beloved brother and sister “Faif & Dinda” who are very patiently
guided, supported, motivated and dedicated the researcher to the better
way of life.
9. His beloved friends in his boarding house especially Fuad, Benjo, Febri
and Joko.
10. His unforgettable friends in “Ingkonghum”: my lovely Bunder, Rini, Yesi,
Tari, Rosyid, Dono, Saga, Trimo, Febri, Darmo, Sholeh and others for the
beautiful moment, and jokes.
11. Those who cannot be mentioned one by one.
The researcher realizes that this research paper is still far from being
perfect. Therefore, the researcher invites the readers to give comments and
suggestion in order to make this research paper better.
Surakarta, October 2012
viii
TABLE OF CONTENT
COVER ...........................................................................................................
i
APPROVAL ...................................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE .............................................................................................
iii
TESTIMONY .................................................................................................
iv
MOTTO .........................................................................................................
v
DEDICATION ................................................................................................
vi
ACKNOWLEDMENT ...................................................................................
vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ................................................................................
ix
LIST OF FIGURE .........................................................................................
xiii
ABSTRACT ....................................................................................................
xvii
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Study....................................................
1
B. Literature Review ...............................................................
6
C. Problem Statement .............................................................
6
D. Limitation of the Study ......................................................
6
E. Objective of the Study........................................................
6
F. Benefit of the Study ...........................................................
7
G. Research Method ................................................................
7
H. Research Paper Organization ............................................
9
ix
CHAPTER II: UNDERLYING THEORY
A. Notion of Sociology of literature .......................................
10
B. Major Principles of Sociology of Literature .....................
12
1. Literary Work as the Social Documents .....................
12
2. Literary Work as Reflection of Social Situation of
the Writer ....................................................................
13
3. Literary Work as the Manifestation from the
Historical Moment ......................................................
14
C. Notion of Crime .................................................................
14
D. Structural Elements of the Movie ......................................
16
1. Narrative Elements .......................................................
16
2. Technical Elements ......................................................
21
E. Theoretical Application ......................................................
30
CHAPTER III: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF AMERICAN
SOCIETY IN EARLY TWENTY FIRST CENTURY
A. Social Aspect ......................................................................
31
B. Political Aspect ..................................................................
34
C. Economic Aspect ...............................................................
36
D. Religious Aspect ................................................................
39
E. Cultural Aspect...................................................................
40
F. Science and Technology Aspect ........................................
43
G. Life of Michel Gondry .......................................................
44
x
CHAPTER IV: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
A. Structural Analysis of the Movie .......................................
48
1. Narrative Elements of the Movie .................................
48
a. Character and Characterization ..............................
48
b. Casting ...................................................................
61
c. Plot .........................................................................
62
d. Setting ....................................................................
64
e. Point of View .........................................................
66
f. Theme.....................................................................
68
2. Technical Elements of the Movie ................................
69
a. Mise-en-Scene ........................................................
69
b. Cinematography .....................................................
81
c. Sound .....................................................................
87
d. Editing ....................................................................
88
B. Discussion ..........................................................................
91
CHAPTER V: SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
A. Sociological Analysis .........................................................
94
a. Social Aspect ................................................................
94
b. Political Aspect ............................................................
97
c. Economic Aspect .........................................................
99
d. Religious Aspect ..........................................................
100
e. Cultural Aspect.............................................................
102
xi
f. Science and Technology Aspect ..................................
104
B. Discussion ..........................................................................
106
CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
A. Conclusion ......................................................................
110
B. Education Implication .....................................................
111
C. Suggestion .......................................................................
111
BIBLIOGRAPHY .......................................................................................
112
VIRTUAL REFERENCE...........................................................................
113
APPENDIX ..................................................................................................
114
xii
LIST OF FIGURE
Figure 1: Britt’s Face........................................................................................
48
Figure 2: Britt’s Body ......................................................................................
48
Figure 3: Kato’s Face .......................................................................................
50
Figure 4: Kato’s Body ......................................................................................
50
Figure 5: Chudnofsky’s Face ...........................................................................
52
Figure 6: Chudnofsky’s Body ..........................................................................
52
Figure 7: James Reid’s Face.............................................................................
54
Figure 8: James Reid’s Body ...........................................................................
54
Figure 9: Lenore’s Face....................................................................................
55
Figure 10: Lenore’s Body ................................................................................
55
Figure 11: Scanlon’s Face ................................................................................
56
Figure 12: Scanlon’s Body ...............................................................................
56
Figure 13: Mike’s Face ....................................................................................
57
Figure 14: Mike’s Body ...................................................................................
57
Figure 15: Ana’s Face ......................................................................................
58
Figure 16: Ana’s Body .....................................................................................
58
Figure 17: Tupper’s Face .................................................................................
59
Figure 18: Tupper’s Body ................................................................................
59
Figure 19: Danny’s Face ..................................................................................
60
Figure 20: Danny’s Body .................................................................................
60
xiii
Figure 21: Setting of time can be seen on the suit of the people that is
familiar in early 21st century. ..............................................................
65
Figure 22: Fleur de lys .....................................................................................
65
Figure 23: City Hall..........................................................................................
66
Figure 24: When Britt feels sad and he knows his father dead ........................
67
Figure 25: When Britt Reid talks with Lenore .................................................
68
Figure 26: James Office ...................................................................................
70
Figure 27: Britt’s House ...................................................................................
70
Figure 28: Danny’s Office................................................................................
71
Figure 29: Britt’s Bed Room ............................................................................
71
Figure 30: Britt’s Workshop ............................................................................
72
Figure 31: Britt’s Meeting Room .....................................................................
72
Figure 32: Chudnofsky’s Office .......................................................................
73
Figure 33: Lenore’s Living Room ....................................................................
73
Figure 34: Restaurant .......................................................................................
73
Figure 35: Casual .............................................................................................
74
Figure 36: Formal .............................................................................................
74
Figure 37: Younger Make-Up ..........................................................................
75
Figure 38: Natural Make-Up ............................................................................
75
Figure 39: Hard Light .......................................................................................
76
Figure 40: Soft Light ........................................................................................
76
Figure 41: Frontal Lighting ..............................................................................
77
xiv
Figure 42: Side Lighting ..................................................................................
77
Figure 43: Back Lighting .................................................................................
78
Figure 44: Under Lighting................................................................................
78
Figure 45: Top Lighting ...................................................................................
79
Figure 46: Fill Light .........................................................................................
79
Figure 47: Key Light ........................................................................................
79
Figure 48: Natural Color ..................................................................................
80
Figure 49: Dark Color ......................................................................................
80
Figure 50: Brown Color ...................................................................................
81
Figure 51: When Axford in Serious Situation .................................................
82
Figure 52: The Bird’s Eye View ......................................................................
82
Figure 53: High Angle .....................................................................................
83
Figure 54: Eye-Level Angle .............................................................................
83
Figure 55: Low Angle ......................................................................................
84
Figure 56: Extreme Long Shot .........................................................................
84
Figure 57: Long Shot .......................................................................................
85
Figure 58: Medium Shot ..................................................................................
85
Figure 59: Medium Close-UP ..........................................................................
86
Figure 60: Close-Up .........................................................................................
86
Figure 61: Extreme Close-Up ..........................................................................
87
Figure 62: Two men go away from graveyard .................................................
89
Figure 63: Britt talks with Mike .......................................................................
89
xv
Figure 64: Chudnofsky’s boy talks with Chudnofsky .....................................
89
Figure 65: Britt debates with his employees ....................................................
90
Figure 66: Britt meets Kato at the first time ....................................................
90
Figure 67: Britt, Kato and Lenore talk about Britt’s newspaper ......................
90
Figure 68: Britt, Kato and Lenore talk about Britt’s newspaper ......................
91
xvi
ABSTRACT
WAHYU ANDI CAHYONO. A320080141. AGAINST CRIME IN “THE
GREEN HORNET” MOVIE DIRECTED BY MICHEL GONDRY
(2011): A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH. RESEARCH PAPER.
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2012.
The research is aimed to know the effort of Against Crime in The Green
Hornet movie by using sociological approach. The objective of this study is to
analyze the movie based on the structural elements and to analyze the movie
based on the sociological approach.
This research is qualitative research. Type of data of the study is text taken
from two data sources: primary and secondary. The primary data source is The
Green Hornet movie directed by Michel Gondry (2011). While the secondary
data sources are other materials taken from books, journals, and internet
related to the study. Both data are collected through library research and
analyzed by descriptive analysis.
The study comes to the following conclusions. First, based on the structural
analysis of each elements, it shows that the character and characterization,
casting, plot, setting, point of view, theme, mise-en scene, cinematography,
sound, and editing are related to each other and form the unity into good
quality movie. Second, based on the sociological analysis, there is relation
between this movie and the social reality in America in early twenty first
century. The Green Hornet movie shows what happened behind the life
politics in America and people who fight against politics crime.
Keyword
: Effort, The Green Hornet, Sociological approach.
Consultant I
Consultant II
__________________________
NIK.772
Titis Setyabudi, S.S, M.Hum.
NIK.948
xvii