(Lara Croft) That Thing

Type of Documentary
It is a mixed documentary with narration, interviews, exposition and cut-aways.

Themes
Themes of games, the role of feminisim, movies, effect of media on society and reality vs fiction are present/

Narrative Structure
In the beginning, an introduction is given as to who Lara Croft is and what she does. In the middle, her success is discussed. Finally at the end, the expectation is summed up. It is left open ended. The narrative structure is linear.

Camerawork
On the interviews extreme close ups are used. Cantered angles are used to make the audience engrossed and as if they are playing the game. here the angle is even closer, to show importance of what is being shown. There is also the use of panning shots around the game.

Mise-en-scene
There are numerous computers and video games consoles which anchor meaning and support the theme. There are people playing the game live on the film. There is actual game footage of the game projected onto the screen and onto the persons face when in interviews.

Sound
Actual game noises are used in order to make the audience feel a part of the game. There is non-digetic sound used in the background. Lara Croft's voice is present in the interviews and game footage. Narration is present when talking through her successes. Madonna's music is used in order to signify strong women.

Editing
There are fast cuts between shots, there is a conversation between which are put together between Lara and the maker which make sense. Finally there is actual footage from the film which ends the documentary and leaves it with an open ending.

Archive Material
The footage alternates between film and game footage. Website quotes are used. Archive footage of Angelina Jolie is also seen.

Graphics
The graphics used are in a plain white font, they are kept simple in order to create no distractions.