Black Mass
Genre: Crime / drama
Narrative: While his brother Bill remains a powerful leader in Massachusetts, James 'Whitney' Bulgar (Johnny Depp) continues to pursue a life of crime in 1970s Boston. As the unholy alliance between him and an FBI agent spirals out of control, Bulgar increases his power and evades capture to become one of the most dangerous gangsters in U.S. history.
Unique selling point: I love the set-up of this trailer; they begin at a dinner table, with Depp speaking about something mundane and insignificant (wanting the family secret for the roast beef). However, Depp is referencing to loyalty and the importance of secrecy when being involved in crime - this is of course very threatening and dark. The sudden mood change and the crosscutting between the dinner table and dramatic shots of the film is cleverly done, and I think the juxtaposition between the two is very disturbing and gripping.
Target audience: 15s and over
Music: A classical thriller / horror film soundtrack has been used, with strings building tension and the track to a crescendo. Drums are also used to grip the audience as well as fitting with the visuals. This works well as it works in harmony with the trailer (it is not too subtle or distracting).
Shot types/camera angles: Over the shoulder shots are used at the dinner table scene which I like as the conversation feels more personal and immersive. Close ups are used in order to express character's emotions which is good for building intimacy (especially in this trailer due to the dark themes.) One of my favourite shots is of Depp at 1.43 - he is stood above the camera, pointing a gun with the sun flaring behind him.
Pace: The mood is relaxed at the dinner table scene (slow pace), until it suddenly switches within a second at 0.50. This is my favourite moment in the trailer as the tension is built in an instant. The pace quickens with the crosscutting, soundtrack and change of tone.
Dialogue: There is a conversation between Depp and Harbour at the table which sets up the trailer. The narrative, however, is told by Depp through his 'speech' he gives to Harbour.
Voiceover: Depp's voice is used as a type of voiceover, but this conversation is within the actual film.
Special effects: No visible effects used.
Credits and inter-titles: These titles work perfectly with the soundtrack; they are shown on screen (on a separate black screen rather than on top of the visuals) in time with the drum beats.
Target audience: 15s and over
Music: A classical thriller / horror film soundtrack has been used, with strings building tension and the track to a crescendo. Drums are also used to grip the audience as well as fitting with the visuals. This works well as it works in harmony with the trailer (it is not too subtle or distracting).
Shot types/camera angles: Over the shoulder shots are used at the dinner table scene which I like as the conversation feels more personal and immersive. Close ups are used in order to express character's emotions which is good for building intimacy (especially in this trailer due to the dark themes.) One of my favourite shots is of Depp at 1.43 - he is stood above the camera, pointing a gun with the sun flaring behind him.
Pace: The mood is relaxed at the dinner table scene (slow pace), until it suddenly switches within a second at 0.50. This is my favourite moment in the trailer as the tension is built in an instant. The pace quickens with the crosscutting, soundtrack and change of tone.
Dialogue: There is a conversation between Depp and Harbour at the table which sets up the trailer. The narrative, however, is told by Depp through his 'speech' he gives to Harbour.
Voiceover: Depp's voice is used as a type of voiceover, but this conversation is within the actual film.
Special effects: No visible effects used.
Credits and inter-titles: These titles work perfectly with the soundtrack; they are shown on screen (on a separate black screen rather than on top of the visuals) in time with the drum beats.
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