Character

The scene I have chosen is from the movie Land of The Lost. In this scene you will be introduced to Doctor Rick Marshall. Marshall is a proud paleontologist who believes he has found the way to avert the energy crisis facing the modern world. His solution is quite colorful and many don't even think he is sane. This gives us an introduction to his character.

This is a great example of characterization because it exposes the audience to the thoughts of Rick. He is a confident man. Confident in his work really. His optimism on the subject is very much lighthearted. He seems pretty innocent because he doesn't recognize that others think he's nuts. This gives insight on his personality. Towards the end when he exits the room in rage, we learn that he is very proud of his work and doesn't respond well to criticism. Two minutes definitely told us very much about Dr. Marshall. We learned he is intelligent, lighthearted, optimistic, insecure, and a bit angry because he attacked Matt Lauer.