I remember our professor saying that many media critics will spend alot of time analyzing the beginning of movies and show. They read alot into how each character is introduced, because it gives a first impression to the audience. As many of you probably have noticed, a person's first impression mean's alot!
I enjoyed watching the first half of Charlies Angels in class to analyze how each character was introduced in the movie.
So as we talked about in class, "Charlie" introduces all three women in the beginning, starting of with a somewhat "Once upon a time.." manner. The women are beautiful, and two of them are seen sexually, one in a bathing suit and the other in extremely short shorts. He explains how he "saved" them and they all look so happy to be a part of his... team?
But what I found most interesting is how Charlie really isn't introduced at all. He just begins to talk, the audience is really just supposed to assume that he is Charlie and he is important. We never even get to put a face to Charlie, we just see an attractive women bring him a drink while he is poolside, once again furthering his importance.
I would personally like to see a movie where a women is important enough she doesnt have to be seen, because after all, physical appearance seems to be all too important to us these days!
The series (and movie) does start with the phrase "Once upon a time...". It immediately makes the audience think of fairytales. In fairytales, women are generally rescued by men. This takes away some of the women's power before anything even happens. And of course, Charlie is not really introduced properly. I found that very interesting as well. His power is a given. It is recognized by all that he is most important.
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