AS Media G322 Film Trailer Analysis

1. Film Trailer Analysis

2. Grudge Match
(Warner Brothers)

3. 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.
 Technicolor.

4. 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.

5. Camera
In 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Mrs Brown Boys D’movie

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.