The Submarine: After viewing.

Voiceover and narrative
Submarine makes very extensive use of voiceover. The use of voiceover in films is sometimes criticised, as there is a feeling that a film should rely on the visual narrative and the narrative conveyed in the dialogue.


-What effects do you think are achieved by having Oliver speak directly to the audience through voiceover?
It makes the audience to familiar with Oliver's attitude and the way HE sees life from his own point of view and not just a deep voiced man who tells the audience ABOUT Oliver- making the audience want to get to know him (to watch the film).


-Do you think there is a gap between what Oliver says about himself and the reality that we see on the screen? If so, what effect does this create?
As the film is from Oliver's point of view, the audience are told about everything that goes on and how he feels throughout the film. Therefore I don't think there is a gap between what Oliver says and what we see because his thoughts and actions match.