The document provides an analysis of the teaser trailer for the film "Legend". It summarizes that the trailer indicates the film is set in 1950s-1960s London through the costumes and urban environments shown. It analyzes elements of the cinematography including close-ups of the main characters and the use of tracking shots during emotional scenes. The editing uses a montage structure and the pace quickens throughout. The trailer introduces the two main characters, the Kray twins, as powerful crime bosses who aim to rule London through violence and intimidation.

1. Analysis of “legend” teaser
trailer
by Tom Quigley

2. micro
elements

3. mise en scene
 Setting- The trailer indicates that the film is set in an urban environment with the large amounts of
houses and infrastructure with few rural features such a vast green areas vegetation etc…
 Costume- A lot of the male characters were wearing suits styled to a particular time period probably
between the 1950-60s making it even more evident that the setting of the film is in an urban area
as men in suits suggest tertiary activity, something that is more seen in urban areas more than
rural. Women are seen to wear mostly colorful dresses. This is because they are required to do so
due the social protocol of the types of environments they were in e.g. social gatherings, casinos.
These are all settings that require women to dress well and appropriately.
 Performance- The two main (male) characters show clear aggression in the majority of scenes with
the amount of violence increasing towards the end of the trailer. They both demonstrate their
dominating masculinity and power, however one of the two main characters shows a gentler side to
his personality as he seems to have clear affection for one of the female actors.
 Color- The most predominant shade of color that I see from the trailer is brown. This is due to the
industrial brick work on buildings and the wood from the numerous settings e.g. The bar, casino.
Furthermore, almost the entire trailer has a dark tint to it creating a mysterious atmosphere.

4. • Camerawork
 When the main characters entered trailer at different points the majority of shots
were medium to close up of their faces and body language. The angles on the two
main characters were generally low to create a sense of domination and power
which is portrayed in their performance with violence.
 most shorts slowly move away or towards the character, depending on the type
of shot. Furthermore when characters are visibly showing anger or similar
emotions, tracking shots are used to give a sense of chaos and instability.

5. • Editing
 The style of editing was done as a montage sequence. This is evident as a the
combination of different shots do not flow and doesn't provide a realistic portrayal of
events as shots jump from one time point to another.
 To begin with the transition between shots is slow with long fades to black, however as
more content is revealed about the film the pace quickens with shot duration shortening
and transitions become either very short or non existent.
 Very few visible effects used as the film is trying to portray a realistic interpretation of
1950-60s Britain so effects are not required.
 reaction shots are used, noticeably during a poker scene when one of the Kray twins
winking at another main character who is female. The shot of the women is held slightly
longer to allow the audience to absorb the facial expressions of the female and
demonstrate the type of relationship that is occurring between them.

6. • SOUND
 The music running through the whole trailer is fitting for the film as it resonates with
the time that the film is set in. The underscore (non-diegetic) is 60s pop which is
around the time this film is set.
 The music builds in texture as the trailer progresses building towards a climax at
the end of the trailer.
 The dialog from the characters is usually short and holds key insights into the type
of personality they have and the plot of the film.

7. • macro features

8. Genre
crime/drama

9. • Narrative
 events- The two twins are seen together at the start inside a car with blacked out
windows, moving to close ups of the two twins in different shots. Then a female
character is introduced. She is laying on a bed with the camera moving away to
reveal her settings. It cuts back to one of the twins who is looking angry, walking
towards the camera. Dialog is introduced with one of the twins talking about how
they are to rule London. His tone of voice suggests he conviction in what he says.
The trailer moves to a poker scene where there is a brief romantic moment
between one of the twins and the women seen before in the trailer. It also shows
the other twin looking down upon them and later punching a man.
 The trailer moves now with pace with shots being cut short depicting violence and
money, making the audience associate them with gangsters.
 The trailer ends with the two twins back in the car again.

10. Representation
 Reg- Is the softer, more level headed of the two twins. He is shown to have a
relationship with another female character which shows him as compassionate and
caring. However there are also scenes were he is fighting with his twin which
shows him to still be a dangerous character and one who holds respect and power.
 Ronald- Is seen to be far more dangerous than his twin as he uses stern facial
expressions when the camera is close up on him and also for his constant use of
violence in confrontational situation. This character comes off as strong, powerful
and feared by his enemies.
 Reg’s partner- This women comes across as a fragile and innocent character. This
is shown with worried facial expression when we first meet her in her bed facing
the camera. She was shown to be crying and looking scared, maybe it had
something to do with the Kray twins and the fear that they create.

11. • Audience Type
I feel that the trailer is aiming to entice an older
demographic. This is because they are setting
the film in an era were older audience members
are able to relate to the setting and culture that
the film is trying to recreate. furthermore the film
seems to have a complex storyline making it hard
for younger viewers to follow. Furthermore due to
the excessive violence in the trailer, it may be
inappropriate to younger age groups.