This film Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor is a mysterious thriller. Colin Firth influences people to watch this film, and is a way of marketing the film as if you see that famous actors are in a certain film it may persuade you to see that film. This trailer sells this film as a dramatic thriller, it gives you the impression that it is a dark and sinister tale which has a complex plot. When you see this trailer you expect a fast paced film with suspense and anticipation. Every character in this film seems suspicious making this trailer leave you confused, but keen to figure out the plot. You are left with unanswered questions once you have watched the trailer as its leaving you with questions deliberately to show you that it is ambiguous and also to hold your attention. I think it involves you into the film as you feel like you are solving the mystery, there are quick shots of all the characters meaning one of them is the answer to the mystery.
Well done Lyndsey. You have identified many of the elements that are used to sell these films. Genre is important in both. The camerawork in TTSS is particularly important in suggesting classic noir type thriller which will attract specific audiences. The titles also suggest classic thriller suspense.
ReplyDeleteYou could have also mentioned that Working Title give themselves a credit at the top of the TTSS trailer.