Toy Story Trailer..
I realize this is a trailer, but I found it similar to a scene as it is made up of scenes. The idea I get is this film is targeted towards families, a movie Mom and Dad would take everyone too after going out for pizza. That theme is incredibly active – from the toys playing when people aren’t there (something about people’s imagination leaves them after they are 10, so this is obviously for the 10 and under), to the toys talking and the children’s birthday party. This theme is throughout, all the way to the end with the toy solider and the dog chasing the toys. Dog = family.
The rhythm of the trailer is very typical – it stays exciting and engaging enough to make you thirst to see more. The two minutes are supposed to make you want to view the two-hour version. The way it cuts from scene to scene, revealing enough plot info to awaken your interest but not enough for you to really understand what is going on. The tough part with a trailer is keeping it interesting throughout – they do a good job, and the rhythm of it is a big part of that. There are no ‘slow’ parts per se, which is critical. Consciously the film would (I assume) put a parent in a position where they might think “I’ll take my kids to that!” whereas subconsciously it might remind them of the innocence of childhood, hopefully their own childhood. The movement is mostly quick moving, short scenes, quick bits here and there – all very short, sweet and to the point. They leave you wanting more.
I especially like the overhead shot of the room in the beginning – you get an idea of a major ‘set’ in the movie if you will, they spend a lot of time there. When the shots aren’t close ups of Woody or Buzz, there is a lot of space in the shots. For example when they show the other toys, or the house, things like that. Otherwise all the focus is on Woody and Buzz – the main characters, again it is very logical and thought-out. The makers of the film intended it to be this way it wasn’t on accident. In conclusion, obviously the movie is considered one of the greatest of all time. I really enjoyed the trailer though, it made me want to see the movie again and analyzing it taught me a lot. Thank you!
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