Inception Trailer Analysis

Inception Trailer Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66TuSJo4dZM&safe=active

Throughout the trailer there are voiceovers used, but it is speech taken straight out of the film; which is evident because conventionally at the end of each voiceover the audience can see which character is speaking and this in itself provides more information about the characters’ roles and personalities. The protagonist, ‘Leonardo DiCaprio’, holds the majority of the voiceover throughout the trailer; this reinforces the idea that the film is largely based around the progress of this character. The director, ‘Christopher Nolan’, was given to the audience who is the director of the ‘The Dark Knight’ and so this will influence potential viewers who are fans of the director and the film.

The Mise-En-Scene was highly formal, with most men wearing suits; however, this formal appearance had a direct relation to secret, federal operations. Also, the shots selected displayed exciting areas of the film that are filled with action but also have a twist due to the plot of the film. This will appeal greatly to those who enjoy action films and to those who prefer a wider story and complex plot and this is the film’s target audience. Therefore, this, combined with the props such as implies that the genre is partly action and the story is very fast paced. In addition, the editing of the trailer reinforces the idea that the film is thrilling and exciting because the juxtaposition of shots gradually became more volatile as the trailer progressed which corresponded with the dynamic, dramatic music. This, combined with the amplifying music throughout, lead to the crescendo at the end and this is where the film title was revealed as it’s the most striking part of the trailer, both visually and audibly.