Analysis of a film scene

Here is the youtube link to the Batman scene where he is interrogating the Joker.

This scene does not start with someone opening a door, or crossing a room. Instead it starts with Batman standing behind the Joker, appearing when the lights turn on.

This scene uses Match On Action (MOA) and shot/reverse shot however it does not necessarily stick to the 180 degree rule. At 40 seconds, they switch place, with Batman now on the right and Joker on the left. This can be viewed as two things, either it is Batman's harsher side (more violent) or it is there to make the viewer feel uncomfortabel seen as though the circumstances are not particularly pleasant.

This scene uses the shot techniques well to emphasise difficult scenes and action, such as at 1.55 where Batman picks Joker up, this includes MOA as the camera shot changes. This is to give the viewer a better viewing of the action.