Film Trailer Analysis

Grudge Match(Warner Brothers)

Mis-en-Scene Setting is vital in this trailer. Inside the training gyms and the arena the mood changes

and the story and rivalries behind the fighters comes to play. Flashbacks of the time the two fighters previously met further help to give the audience background knowledge of the characters histories and finally outside of the gyms and arena the mood is lifted and the co-stars come to the foreplay.

Props are also a massive contributory to this trailer, constantly re-setting the agenda and topic of the film, with the use of things such as punch bags, boxing gloves and gym equipment.

The actors themselves also help the audience to understand the mood of the film, especially during exercise and training scenes in which determined facial expressions signify the characters intent and dedication to the ‘big fight’.

Finally the costume choices further help to differentiate between scenes, with the prioritised training scenes involving largely tracksuits and sportswear including the boxing attire in the arena, and the social scenes the characters presented in generic everyday life clothing accentuating the contrast.

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Editing This trailer is a montage. In this trailer, there is a majority of straight cuts between scenes however we do

see a fade, of which is effective in introducing the next step in the trailer following the trailers chronological style leading up to the climax of the film and trailer.

In addition the trailer has been speeded up to create a sense of anticipation with the pace adding pressure on the protagonists to be ready and prepared for the up coming showdown. The trailer predominately uses a 180 degree rule, that splits the two protagonists apart during the trailer again adding to the rivalry between the pair.

Continuity editing is used to add a sense of realism to this clip notably in the green room scene in which we as viewers become enticed and caught up in the story line.

Shot reverse shots again add to the realism of the trailer putting the audience in the characters position, allowing us to see what they see.

Other techniques used include; Eye line matching, compilation shots, planes of action, spatial axes of action and matching on action.

CameraIn the trailer for ‘Grudge Match’ we see each of the following camera shots; Long shots Medium long shots Mid shots Close Ups Two Shots Over shoulder Low Angle shots Very Long distance shots and... A Moving subject walking into shot In addition tracking, stedicams an dolly are also the camera movements present in the scene. The wide variety of shots allows us to view the chronology of the trailer through different

perspectives. For example after the first encounter between the protagonists we see a very long shot of Sylvester Stallone’s character jogging on a bridge, The use of the very long shot may represent the longevity of the road his character has to travel in order to be ready for the bug fight.

In addition the types of camera movements also signify the important aspects within the trailer, for instance the use of a stedicam helps us a s viewers to understand the rivalry between the two protagonists, notably in the green room scene in the trailer, in which they first confront each other, also effective in foreshadowing later events in both the trailer and the film itself.

Finally the selective and deep focus used throughout the trailer signify the deep rivalry between the pair and also their desires to be victorious against their counterparts.

Lighting

Outside of the arena and the main event of the film, the lighting is largely low key and natural, with the camera angles changing to exploit the natural lighting.

Inside the arena the lighting becomes very high key, and artificial signifying not only the importance of the fight but also that this is what the whole film has been leading up to further signifying that this is the climax of the trailer. This is evidential as the two characters walk on and out into the ring towards the end of the trailer.

Sound

The sound and music choices differ between the mood of each scene, for example whenever the fight is the main priority in a scene their is more up beat motivational type music signifying the generic music choices for boxing films however when the scenes become more personal between the characters the music changes to a more slowed down and emotional piece of music thus allowing the audience to recognise the emotions of the fight and why it is so important to each boxer.

Sound FX is also used in boxing scenes to further relay to realism of the situation.

Mrs Brown Boys D’movie

Mis-en-scene The setting of the trailer also plays a massive role for Mrs Browns Boys because the

majority is shot outside suggesting the strong communal feel of the movie, furthermore the portrayal of the more negative characters always being presented inside signifies a deeper message showing how the corporate sector is ruining small community businesses.

As they are in Grudge Match, props are a predominant theme in this trailer, used to aid the setting. For example the 3D plans of the market signifies the corporate setting of the scene whereas the stall and the fruits and vegetables make it clear to the audience that the setting is that of a market place.

Facial expressions are particularly apparent in this trailer, notably in the seen between Mrs Brown and the Russian thug in the market place in which Mrs Brown strikes the man with a mallet that he replies with a particular facial expression that not only adds realism to what has just happened to that character but also adds to the humorous mood of the trailer, with the seemingly indestructible tough guy, whimpering after being hit.

Finally the dress and costume designs are integral to the mis-en-scene and the overall tone of the trailer, with the easily distinguishable male actor, dressing like a typical older woman, thus adding humour, further accentuated by the final scene in the trailer.

Editing This trailer exemplifies the use of wipe transitions between different

scenes. This trailer also uses straight cut within the scenes to signify different perspectives. When information appears, fades occur to divert away from the scenes and also to return to the scenes.

The pace in this trailer is very inconsistent, because when the main action is occurring the pace speeds up as chronology occurs however when the action diverts, into an outtake for example, the pace slows down to give the audience time to appreciate and take in the joke, notably in the final scene where there seems to be a pause for an audience reaction before the trailer is concluded with the date of release.

The trailer is in chronological order and so briefly details the key parts of the film leading to its eventual climax.

Camera D’Movie’s trailer exhibits the following camera shots;• Long shot• Aerial shot• Extreme close up• Big close up• Mid shot• Two shot• Over shoulder• Low angle shot• High Angle shot• Moving subject walking into shot• Medium long shot Technicolor Smooth Symmetrical Crane shots are used throughout this trailer as well as aerial shots, I think to further imply the films

setting, with the aerial shot examining the city of Dublin and the smaller crane shot further detailing the part of Dublin the story is set, and the market place setting.

Close ups are essential to this trailer as they highlight to the audience how each character is reacting to their surroundings and how they deal with issues that may arise, for example the facial expressions differ between the Russian thug and Mrs Brown therefore signifying the characters personalities, making it easy for the audience to distinguish who the better character is.

Lighting

The lighting throughout is mainly natural and high key, further signifying the communal ideology surrounding the film and therefore the purpose and intentions of the actions of the characters.

The high key nature of the lighting may also signify the personality and intentions of Mrs Brown in the trailer, in that they joyful brightness reflects her own brightness and strength of character not to let the things happening around her affect her.

Sound Sound FX are used in this trailer to set the mood of each

scene. When the business man throws the dart for example, the darts impact is exemplifies to signify the effect it would have on Mrs Brown and the importance of the action and so this is the impetus of non diegetic sound.

The music choice coincides very much with the high key lighting and humorous camera angles in that it is largely upbeat and connotatively slapstick, potentially also playing into the cheery happy go luck Irish stereotype especially distinguishable at the point in which Mrs Brown jumps uncharacteristically well into a large container.