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Costume Design

posted 8 years ago by JediMasterMisu
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Don't know if this has been touched on, but I think the costume department deserves major props for the costume design. I've always found JP to be a vibrant film with the island setting, but the costuming is equally visually striking. Each main character/visitor to the island was assigned a completely different color palate - blue for Grant, pink for Ellie, black for Malcolm, white for Hammond and tan for Gennaro. And there's practically no overlap between them. The strikingly different, bold colors helps each character stand out and makes them that much more memorable, not to mention sets them apart for the viewers and reminds us that they each carry a very different viewpoint/perspective. Brilliant costuming in my opinion.

[–] JediMasterMisu 8 years ago

Palette*

[–] Captain_Wesker 8 years ago

No return?

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[–] Captain_Wesker 8 years ago

To me, Grant's colors represent a balance between pragmatism (the utilitarian khaki pants) and romanticism (the vividly emotional blue shirt and red scarf).

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[–] DannoC24 8 years ago

The colours of malcom and hammond also represent the differing views they both have of the park. Malcom (in black) believes the park will fail, and hammond (in white) is totally the opposite and certian his vision will come to fruition.

[–] gottaluvafriend 7 years ago

Agreed, good point, good observation.