3. Visual Code
• Depiction of characters running from
law enforcement with stolen goods
falling from their person displays
crime is evident in the film, suggests
it is heavily featured.
• Sexual scenes displayed, implying
adult themes are present and
heavily focussed on.
• Scene of character ‘falling down
toilet’ shows possible surreal
scenes, most likely from the effect
of drugs or alcohol.
4. Audio Code
• Narration from character uses swear words frequently, implying adult language and themes
are used throughout the film
• Music used is fast and rocky, suggesting the film will be fast, and plays with the theme of
“sex, drugs, rock and roll.”
• Sounds of dog barking create a sense of chaos/ violence, implying these will be present in the
film throughout.
5. Enigma Code
• Characters are shown running from police/ law enforcement, making the viewer
want to know why they are running, what they have done and why the have done
it.
• Constant talking of regular lives with contrast of exciting crime life makes viewer
want to see just how wild character’s lives are.
6.
7. Visual Codes
• Use of firearms displays
that this is a crime- based
film, with threat of
violence
• Use of gambling shows
adult themes and possible
further demonstration of
crime
8. Audio Codes
• Fast- paced music is used to show action or high- speed film.
• Description of London as “fish, chips, cup o’ tea; London” shows comedic areas.
• “Bare knuckle fight” “I want to use the pikey” Description of illegally organised
fights and use of derogatory terms suggests adult themes and crime throughout.
• “You can call me Susan if it makes you happy” Further reference to comical
elements made.
• Sounds of guns loading implies crime and violence will be featured
9. Enigma Code
• Constantly referring to a certain diamond, ignites suspicion and curiosity among
audience members; “Who will have the diamond in the end?”
• Constant threats given to different characters, indicating something bad may
happen, but the result is not shown to the audience, inciting curiosity
• Clear problem when boxer doesn’t go down as he was told to, shows there is
tension between characters, will make the audience want to see what happens.
