9. Finale of Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
The tracking shot itself may not seem a very inventive technique, but the final sequence of
Much Ado About Nothing adds a new layer to the style of shooting. Tracking into aerial shots and not in the cheesy Grease (1974) finale style
Kenneth Branaghs direction perfectly reflects the celebratory nature of the films closing sequence. Lasting a good 2 and a half minutes, its probably one of the longest and most ambitious tracking shots committed to film. Taking in each of the principal characters (singing and dancing) as well as the beautiful Italian location, no other tracking shot has compared in grandeur or effect. The expressive nature of the shot means viewers cant help but be filled with happiness as the end credits start rolling! Skip to 4:50 on the video to see the tracking shot http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzNQTJgRioM