1. Intellectual Montage – Creed (2015) Directed by Ryan Coogler – In this montage, after Adonis has been knocked down by Ricky Conlan, there are constant cuts between his unresponsive self, Rocky shouting from his corner, his mum watching from home, and eventually archive footage of Apollo Creed, which prompts him to get up from the floor. This is effective as it shows how Adonis is motivated by not only the people around him, but also the idea of living up to his dad’s legacy and reputation.

2. Metric Montage – Punch-Drunk Love (2002) Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson – In this scene, Barry confronts the men that have just crashed into his car in order to threaten him. Each shot cuts to the action of the scene, such as Barry buttoning up his suit or smashing the window of the vehicle. The intention here may to be highlight the fact that Barry’s character has been established as extremely anxious, although with a temper, and so as he is fighting back, everything is moving very quickly and unexpectedly.

3. Rhythmic Montage – La La Land (2016) Directed by Damien Chazelle – Similarly to Chazelle’s previous film Whiplash, this scene cuts between vocals, drums, keyboards and even the cheering of fans as the audience hear those specific sounds emphasised.