Pirates of the Carribean Textual Analysis

Textual Analysis Essay
Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean is a non stop swashbuckling (action and) adventure from start to finish. In this essay I will be looking at the different techniques used to convey the traditional conventions of action and adventure films.
Establishing shots play a key role throughout the film, as each scene usually starts with one. In particular when the action focuses on the ships, there is usually a helicopter shot to demonstrate the sheer scale of the film and the isolation during the hero's journey of discovery. Also when the action is back onshore, establishi…