The setup changes kinetically. Everything about the film is in constant motion, so is George. I thought the movement in the scene where George and Ursula's first meet very well done. When the lion is circling the petrified Ursula, the set upchanges dramatically yet in a slower motion, maybe using a telephoto lens so we can sink our teeth into what’s about to happen. Then the scene shows Ursula backed into a rock, giving us our first look into her helplessly lost, and in need of rescue demeanor. The camera goes in for the close up on the Lion’s mouth, to its hungry eyes. The setup switches to Ursula with the an opposing close up shot; starting from her terrified eyes, to her trembling mouth witch mutters ooooohhh nooooo… Then the setup moves to George’s introduction.

He appears from the jungle using rash, edgy, yet rhythmic movements like that of an experienced warrior of some kind; also that of a cartoon character. He takes his vine in hand, and swings to the rescue with a roar. Surly used to intimidate, as well as add masculinity to his manner, adding a rugged feel to his persona. All of that mixed in with, sunbeams from the tree canapé adding a rather thespian entry effect. On top of the dramatic entrance music, His Godlike persona is enhanced further by his dominant stance withhis hands on his hips, like a comic book superhero.

With vine in hand, he swings he to her rescue; but forgets to let go. This being our first indication that he is somewhat of a goof. This setup is shot using lateral movement emphasizing the speed to which he is about to hit the tree. The setup quickly fixed on the lion wincing empathetically for George. The lion, who in the beginning was only a blood thirsty beast circling its prey, quickly transitioned to reveal its sensitive side as it squints its eyes in a close up angle. The camera then jumps to Ursula who also squints. This amplification shows that all creatures have, and can share emotion. This segment, or setup of the scene also portrays both Ursula’s, and the Lion’s love for the jungle (George).

George ‘s downward fall from the tree implies his momentaryweakness, showing that he is human, and does make mistakes. In between his fall, there is a shot of a monkey covering his eyes also empathetically feeling George’s pain. This showing that even a primate a symbol of fun and goofiness is embarrassed for him.

George lands on the lion proving what he consistently says throughout the film, “George just lucky I guess.” The scene makes its way back to the “fight” from there, as George tucks and rolls into a position of coincidental authority, essentially being the first to throw the punch, or in this case his whole body.

The setup shifts to Ursula, who still has a damsel in distress, deer in headlights, aura to her. Throughout the “fight scene,” the camera seems to be going wild, like all of the characters in the scene. The angle, as well as the movement is in constant kinetic agitation, as you hear George’s laughter as he “fights” the lion. Adding a playful disposition to his character; apposed to anger driven beastly man in pursuit of triumph. The scene then shows the lion making the first explosive movement by bear tackling, or in this case lion tackle George to the ground. When George is pinned on his back, and the lion is about to maul his face, George grabs the lion by the jaws, and says animatedly, “whoo when did Lion brush last.” He shows no fear.

Everything in this scene is jumpy, and in constant motion, like George, as well as the Jungle. George, and the Jungle are one in the same, and this scene is a great depiction of that. He treats what is to us, a “fierce threatening lion,” as we would treat a domestic house cat, or dog; he is plays with it. Yet he makes sure to announce his every move, and uses terms like, “pile driver.” And, “clothes line,” with a smile to make it look easy. This is his way of letting Ursula know that he is the dominant male, the king of the jungle. He runs the lion off, and the camera switches to the still petrified but transitioning to a more-so confused Ursula again. As she skittishly moves around very spooked, and in continually changing her body’s angle, consistently trying to look over her shoulder.

The angle the shifts as though we are watching her in the eyes of lion through the bushes, before it aggressively pounces through the bushes, where they setup, and angle change yet again showing the animal leap, and move quickly towards her. Suddenly and seemingly from out of nowhere George appears on his vine, and sweeps Ursula off her feet and to safety.

George is her hero; this is a great first impression, as well as a great depiction of their relationship throughout the film. George is not of the jungle he is the jungle; or at one with the jungle. Ursula, who, metaphorically speaking, has been controlled her whole life falls in love with George; he frees her from her cage. They are both on their way to becoming free, each in different aspects and for different reasons, but none the less free, and so is the camera.