Thursday 19 January 2017

DON'T BREATHE


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76yBTNDB6v


genre: crime film/ thriller


Narrative

The story line is evident as a family move into a home and see a blind man. They think he is totally harmless but their thoughts were wrong as they encounter the same man in their house but acting in a violent manner. The reason to why the man is behaving like this isn't confirmed which may make specific audiences curious to find out why.

Character

The main character seems to be an adult woman who seems to not be hurt by the blind man until the very end which is found in most thriller horror movies. She is shown as that typical person to stand and watch as the man comes towards her which most thriller movies do to make the scene more dramatic looking.

Iconography

The trailer has blatant connotations of a thriller movie: gun shots, violence, some blood, a safe looking place etc. The characters emotion of being scared and anxious at what they witness may be a key link to specific thriller movies.

Setting

The movie is set in a house which may seem to be a safe area for most people as it keeps them away from danger. however in this case it seems to create more danger than there actually is. There are not many places to hide as it clearly shown as the blind man corners the character to attack. It is also set in the middle of the night maybe as they struggle to see where they are going at the end of the trailer coincidentally just like the blind man himself.
FROZEN

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbQm5doF_Uc

Genre: fantasy/comedy

Narrative

The story line is shown as the main character, Elsa, uses her special power to create snow. The kingdom is clearly filled with a lot of snow which may cause a lot of risks. The subtitle " who will save the day?" is shown making the audience curious to find out who will.

Character

The main character Elsa clearly has special powers to create snow. The fact that she has powers fits in with the fantasy genre. In addition her quirky sister, Anna fits in with the other genre comedy as she is funny. These are typical animated character persona's .

Iconology

There are clear connotation of a fantasy/comedy movie:  supernatural power, awkward quirky character, a futuristic looking kingdom etc. The setting and the style of clothing may compare with the fantasy genre as they aren't what us as humans would wear. The fact Disney made the movie clearly shows how the movie is going to be child friendly.

Setting

The setting is a kingdom filled with heavy snow which sets a child friendly scene and a fantasy look.
This shows how such a beautiful scene actually causes havoc in the movie
PURGE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eTyX737VjY


Genre: Thriller

Narrative

The subject is evidently shown as the government plan to eliminate the poor( mostly the minority) in America. As a result they provide a day where all crimes are acceptable, even the most major crime murder. This obviously has connotations of a typical thriller movie.

Character

The main character is a female senator who has very strong opinions on certain people which makes her an outgoing person. This is a key persona most thriller movie characters have for sure. In addition there are the characters that by stand what they witness so they do not intervene in anyway. Most thriller movies have these type of people too.

Iconography

The first few seconds of the trailer show a traumatising scenario which has connotations of the genre :thriller. gun shooting, car chases, blood, gore, crimes etc. The subject of the government doign such a thing may have indications of a thriller movie.

Setting

 The setting takes place in a somewhat safe location. however it turns out not to be as they are betrayed by a certain group of people. The idea of the safe place not being so safe makes the audience feel thrilled at how this can be.