Thoughts, Commentary and Reactionson Verhagen – What’s Wrong,

In the article, Verhagen (2016) offers a comprehensive analysis of how sound in Science Fiction movies can be successfully applied to play with an audience’s perception of identity and safety.One of the core reasons that make the article interesting to read is that the author has used some of the popular and relatable films like the Terminator and Gravity. This has made it easier to relate with some of the concepts described in the article having previously watched the films. Another reason that makes the Verhagen’s article more interesting is because he has managed to use some of his personal experiences to expound on the amazing ability of sound to influence humanreactions. In particular, he narrates his strange and overwhelming experience when watching the movie Gravity, where he was momentarily convinced that he was actually inside the helmet of one of the actors. I agree with Verhagen’s observation that the use of sound can open up a sense of mysterious possibilities that can be used to engage, absorb and convince audiences, which is consistent with Livingstone, Brown, and Muhlberger(2005) observations. However, I was intrigued by the author’s comments that an audience is able to resonate and connect with a movie more deeply compared to the sum of its visual elements.