Randy Thom argues:
"Working in movie production, it has been my experience that very few films
are conceived with the intention of using voice-over narration.  Most choose
to use narration in order to make up for "story holes" which would otherwise
confuse the audience.  Voice-over is usually considered a tactic of last
resort, short of massive re-shooting, when the story just isn't working.  It
is a shame that voice-over narration isn't integrated into the storytelling
more often from the inception of the film, because it can be a wonderful
element, in the right context."
 
For a spirited defense and examination of voice-over narration, see Sarah
Kozloff's INVISIBLE STORYTELLERS (U of Cal. Press).
 
Don Larsson, Mankato State U (MN)
 
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