Hunger games trailer analysis

Hunger Games

At the beginning of the trailer, we are introduced to the main characters. the trailer has a narrative that is linear, meaning that the trailer is portrayed in the same order as the film, with equilibrium at the start, then the even to disrupt that equilibrium, we are then introduced to the princess/victim, the hero then saves saves the victim but in the process, puts their own life in danger.

This links in with Todorov's narrative theory, but as it is a trailer, we do not see the final stage where equilibrium is restored. We are also introduced to the helper, who is the partner to the protagonist, of which their fate is unclear from the trailer. this links in with .

 The trailer uses camera angles to portray the more important characters in the film by using low angle shots, and uses high angle shots to shot the princess, as it makes them look more vulnerable.

With the use of tattered clothes instigates the idea that these characters are poor and not of a high social class. The sci fi factor of some sort of hovering ship draws the attentions of sci fi fans with the idea of a alien invasion. if you read the books then you would understadn that this is not the case.

the use of sound with non diagetic music combined with phrases from characters within the film create a really tense atmosphere giving us the idea that we will be kept suspended throughout the film.