Why Zack Snyder Uses So Much Slow-Motion In His Movies
Director Zack Snyder has made films in a variety of different genres, such as 300, Sucker Punch, and Zack Snyder's Justice League, but one thing that has been consistent throughout his filmography is his use of slow-motion. His latest film Army of the Dead even opened with an epic, slow-mo action sequence of zombies ravaging Las Vegas. While Zack Snyder does use a lot of tropes (such as the frequent use of Jesus Christ imagery in Snyder movies), slow -motion is by far his most notable directorial flair, and the way in which he uses it turns what could be generic action shots into masterpieces.
Zack Snyder made his feature-length directorial debut with Dawn of the Dead, a remake of the 1978 film of the same name. While Snyder is a little lighter on the slow-mo, it is still sparsely sprinkled throughout the film. However, starting with his next film 300, the director really ramps up its use, with many of the film's most iconic shots involving slow-motion. After the critical and commercial success of 300, the use of slow-motion greatly increased in Zack Snyder's movies, with it being found throughout his filmography. Because of his frequent use of the technique, it has become something of a trademark for the director, usually allowing audiences to know that they are watching a Snyder film within a few minutes of turning it on.
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Some love Snyder's use of slow-mo, and some find it headache-inducing, but by analyzing his films it is clear that he doesn't just use it to look cool. Rather, Zack Snyder's intention is to capture the feel and scope of the source material that his films are based on. From capturing the exact look of the comic book panels to allowing audiences
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