Looking at crime as a genre

1. Criminal The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Ride Along
How would you
describe the
genre? Does the
film feature
elements of
other genres?
The genre of this film fits into
several categories. These are:
crime, action, romance and
slightly scientific. This is because
all of these areas are covered in
the trailer. For example, a shot
showing a syringe being put in
somebodies head implies there is
a medical aspect within the film.
This film trailer includes many subgenres
including mystery, thriller and romance.
Although crime is the main genre, it is clear to
see that the film has been influenced by these
different genres as well.
This film is in the genre of crime, but also has
subgenres within it. These are comedy and
romance. It is clear to see the love interest
within the trailer; the audience is made aware
that it is the basis of the narrative. Comedic
scenes are also shown in the trailer. This is to
attract the audience by presenting to them that
the film is funny and enjoyable to watch.
What are the
similarities in
the
representation
of male and
female
characters?
The male character is the main
protagonist; however, there is a
clear female love interest and a
female child. These characters
which are suggested to play a
main role within the film.
The main character in this film trailer is a
woman. She is represented differently to the
other female character in the trailers . The
woman is in charge and in control. Whereas, in
the other trailers, the women are assistants or
love interests.
The main characters are male . One is
represented as a stereotypically masculine male.
Whereas, the other male character subverts the
stereotype. This is because he is represented to
be weak and conveys stereotypical female
characteristics.
To what is the
extent of special
effects used in
the trailer?
There are several special effects
within this film trailer. There is an
explosion in a lab, a plane
explosion, car explosion and an
explosion in the sea. There is also
footage of a rocket launching in
the sea. The special effects are
verisimilitude as they look real
within the context of the film
trailer.
Special effects are use in this trailer when the
ink turns into a dragon. This is edited into the
beginning of the film trailer as part of the titles.
The special effects in the film include the
concepts used in the video game at the very
begging of the film trailer. Also, explosions of
cars in the chase scene and at the end of the
trailer are special effects used to enhance the
narrative. They also fit with the idea of the
characters being Police Officers.
How does the
soundtrack help
create the
genre?
The beginning sound track depicts
the noise of a helicopter flying,
there is also the sound of a drum
beat starting. These both create
suspense and mystery as the
audience want to find out what is
happening within the context of
the film. Toward the end of the
trailer, there is high pitched music
which creates the idea of hope.
This is why it is played during the
memories of his wife.
The beginning music is eerie and has a slight
opera style sound playing over the top of the
moving image. It then changes to the sound of
a motorbike which is parallel to the clip of the
motorbike on screen. Further on in the trailer,
there is a intense drumbeat which creates
anticipation and suspense within the trailer.
The voice over makes the audience aware of
the narrative and promotes the film. The voice
over also mirrors what is said on the screen,
such as ‘Literary and movie phenomenon’ is
on screen at the same time as the voice over
says it.
The soundtrack is fast paced, it has a rapping
style and a quick drum beat playing. This
increases the pace and action within the trailer.
Therefore, this creates more anticipation which
makes the audience feel involved in the trailer
and thus will want to watch the film.
Who is the film
trailer aimed
at?
The audience for this film is
teenagers, couples as there is a
love interest, and young adults,
most likely male. This is because
of the explosions and guns which
are stereotypically liked by a male
audience.
This film trailer is aimed at people who may
have already read the book. This is because
they will know the story and want to see what
the film production is like. Also, other
audiences would be older teenagers and young
adults, maybe more aimed at women. This is
because the main character is female and
there are some violent scenes that may not be
suitable for young audiences .
This film trailer is aimed at teenagers and young
adults. It is aimed at both genders. This is
because there is the explosions and violence
that stereotypical suits a male audience.
Whereas, there is the romantic comedy concept
that stereotypically is aimed at a femal
audience.
What are the
main features in
this genre?
The main features that suggest the
film is of this genre are the guns,
car chases and explosions. These
all connote to the idea of violence
and power which both link to the
genre of crime.
The features of this film trailer are the
explosions, fast bikes, fights, guns and car
crashes. These features are commonly used in
this genre as they are stereotypical ideas of
crime that the audience can identify.
In this genre, the main features are guns,
fighting, explosions and car explosions. These
link to the crime genre as they are typical
features used. It is clear to see this as the other
two film trailers also use these feature to
promote the idea that these films are in the
genre of crime.