Trailer analysis:
The trailer begines with the use of a fast montage sequence in the trailer, which creates a sense of rush and hype, and is contrasted with the fast paced, non-diegetic music. This immediately indicates to the viewer that one of the main themes of the movies is thriller, and is further rein forced by the fact that this montage sequence is shown first; it also grabs the audience’s attention. The authoritive voice over is introduced straight way as well, and is used to create tension as it reflects the apprehensive atmosphere and only a few words are said to describe the scenes, to contrast the fast paced montage sequence. Most of the scenes in this montage sequence are of the nightclubs, transmitting certain ideologies, for example Brazil is a lively and an energetic place, also most of the people shown are enjoying them selves. However, this energetic vibe is shattered as the “City of God” is introduced, and the montage sequence changes from being energetic to being more sinister.
The music continues to be non-diegetic, but has more rhythm to the music, making this montage sequence seem as if it is the main story or plot of the move. The voice over is in a way pushing the trailer forward as he introduces the main characters and the narrative of the movie. The low-key lighting is used to create suspense, and tensions, as well as contrasting the montage sequences, and at this point the cuts are very fast again. This reflects the scenes in the trailer that are of gun crime and violent gang fighting. The trailer follows an anti-narrative structure; like all trailers as it is showing the most tense and perhaps most appealing parts of the trailer.
It is also clever how the trailer has 2 very distinct sides, for example, the energetic scenes of people dancing, and some scenes of romance and love oppose the violent gang fighting. These scenes are more like binary opposites, showing that the City of God is both a violent and an energetic place to be in, and could show that the peaceful atmosphere was disturbed by an event, which changed the city. This perhaps shows that this movie contains thriller, as well as romance and love, and so would appeal to a wider audience, than just a limited audience.
Furthermore, the pace of the trailer slows down towards the ending, with a complete change of music, from being fast paced to a more slower soundtrack, and several quotes from magazines can be seen. This makes the movie more appealing to the audience, and the slow music in the background allows the quotes to remain in the audience’s minds. Unlike the montage sequences in the trailer, this part is more effective as the audience has time to take in the information given to them, and makes the montage sequences more effective as it is complete a change from fast, to slow.
Sundeep Kahlon---------->Video is posted underneath
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