Further Trailer Analysis - Oliver

The Bourne Legacy

http://youtu.be/jSzy9qQ3mDE

Trailer
following has been approved for all audiences
Production companies shown
Universal
esn’t show full image- half of the screen is black
many different transitions used between scenes

Genre
very dark colours shown
blood
non-diegetic sound
action – building suspense
“welcome to the programme”
“There was never just one” – text slide
Fighting

Narrative
Hermeneutic Code – many obstacles for hero to overcome
Enigma – man hired – then goes against what he is told to do, disobeys authority

Men In Black 3

http://youtu.be/EDPYq4BFHBI

Trailer
Following has been approved for appropriate audiences – rating card
quick cuts of film
Song Pictures Entertainment Company slide
“From Columbia Pictures”
fade to black
images of technology
“This Summer”

Genre
Silver, grey and black colours used mostly
new technology
weapons – fighting
action
non-diegetic fast music – builds tension and suspense

Narrative
Enigma – character lost and has to find his way back
Hermeneutic Code – sense of constant disruption and challenge

SAFE

http://youtu.be/Mv2VZi5RD6c

Trailer
rating card – following has been approved for appropriate audiences
close up of safe
Lionsgate slide
quick cuts between scenes
different transitions
“Coming Soon”
“From the producers of kill bill”

Genre
Action
Quick cuts between shots
fighting on the train
weapons – danger

Narrative
Enigma – keeping the girl safe – keeping her from danger
Semic Code – symbolic action
Hermeneutic Code