This an A Level music video for the song 'Girls & Boys' by Blur:
I don't think there is a strong narrative to this video, and it is largely concept-based. This is evident from the random visuals of people moving their eyes to the beat, people dancing and a man dressed as a woman in a hairdresser's. It is obvious that there is some reference to boys and girls switching roles. One good thing is the use of the visual effects of animals running in the background, as the character is running. Although it doesn't look realistic and has no relationship with the song, I think it was used for more of a comic effect.
The use of the signs saying 'Girls' and 'Boys' shown as the corresponding lyrics are sung creates a link between the lyrics and visuals. The effect is that the girls are dressed up as and acting like boys and vice versa. There are then quick shots of question marks appearing above a girl's head, which is quite well done as the camera remains steady.
Overall I think the the camerawork is good, and some of the visual effects are suited to the genre. However, I think the visuals are often quite random and mismatched.
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