Assignment 17- Abby Shad- Chris Columbus

My director's pick is the amazing Chris Columbus, and I don't mean the explorer. Columbus specializes in family and sentimental movies. My favorite kind of movies, in fact. Chris Columbus uses music to emphasize sentimental moments and close ups during silly moments to make viewers laugh. The movies I have chosen to compare are the classic "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Home Alone." For example, a closeup is employed when Kevin in Home Alone attempts to shave and then yells in pain as he puts aftershave on his 8 year old face. Additionally, when Robin Williams is getting his heavy makeup applied, the camera zooms in as he sings his own silly song during a montage of makeup looks. Montages are also featured in Home Alone when Kevin sets his booby traps for the wet bandits. Chris Columbus truly makes his films fun for viewers to watch, but at the same time feel all the feels.