From the beginning of the film, I love the set design of the bustling city streets and advertisements in shop windows, I feel it really sets the scene for the chaos of the film to come following Charity's character's personality.
However, one thing I really dislike about the film is how Charity's character breaks into song as I feel it disrupts the film however I am not a massive fan of musicals in film. However, I enjoyed getting to know Charity's character and how hopeful and trusting she is in the beginning compared to how she has learned and developed towards the end of the film.
One of the musical numbers I did enjoy watching was when the girls are in the club earning a living lined up on the balcony overlooking the men- displayed as sexual objects further portrayed through the choreography. I love how their dance matches to the rhythm and beat of the music- almost a form of tap dance. This sequence shows that they are sick of their jobs and men but have to as a form of income. I feel that this would have related to women in the period as they were undervalued by the male gender wanting change, and demanding independence. This sequence and the musical number are also portrayed nearer the end of the film however, we can see that the women are much less enthusiastic and onside with Charity as she is hurt. I enjoyed seeing the repeat of the scene performed in a different way to portray a different dynamic and outlook.
Another scene I particularly liked was when Charity and Oscar were sat back to back in chairs in a restaurant with her discussing how she will never work in a bank or have a respected job but Oscar appreciates her nevertheless. I love how the camera films from behind her do not show her face to portray how she is ashamed of her job but twists round to show her face when Oscar comforts her to show that she has found true love and respect. They are then filmed side by side equally holding hands to show them moving forwards as equal partners moving out of the city. I love how she has finally found what she has always dreamt of.
The scene then skips to a montage of Charity calling out 'Someone loves me' to show how it was always her biggest dream. She is filmed wearing a man's uniform to show she feels equal and respected- one thing I am annoyed at as women should always be valued no matter what.
Overall I enjoyed this film and all the weird quirks of choreography, orchestral music, and song.
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