STUDY GUIDE 3

THE ADVENTURES OF SHARKBOY AND LAVAGIRL

Cinematography Analysis

1.) In the end of the film, the boy leaves the dark, scary dream world and returns to his boring, normal life in the real world in pursuit of the main antagonist.

2.) The boy makes his own decision to follow the villain, demonstrating confidence and courage that he did not have at the beginning of the film.

3.) When he leaves the dream world, it is rather tranquil.  The boy and his friends are considering the issue at hand while on some sort of platform floating in space.

4.) When he enters the real world, he is surrounded by chaos.  There is a tornado, the classroom has been ripped open, and everyone is screaming.

5.) CONCLUSION:  Before entering the dream world of Sharkboy and Lavagirl, the boy was unhappy, and although life was dull, it was still overwhelming at times.  When he entered the dream world, he was overwhelmed and scared as well, however he had no choice but to adapt.  Through his experiences in the dream world, the boy discovered that reality can often be more chaotic and dangerous than anything else one could imagine.  In the real world, he saw that fear and chaos can indeed be overcome, and that one need only trust in oneself to reach a goal.