Media language/Mise en scene:
This trailer is filled with fade to black transitions, this had a very disorienting effect on me because I found it overly repetitive and uncomfortable to watch. Shutter Island is a psychological thriller so this excess use of fade to black transitions may have been implemented on purpose to make the audience feel uncomfortable. A variety of close ups are used to show the distress on the actors faces. When the main protagonist hands over his gun, the speed of the shot is in slow motion to let the audience know that this character is defenceless. Three guns are shown in the trailer, this lets the audience know that Shutter Island may contain action. "It was as if she evaporated into thin air" this enigmatic statement will entice the audience to continue watching the trailer because they're presented with a mystery that needs solving. Leonardio Dicaprio is the main selling point of this trailer because he's a well established hollywood actor who has a big following. His acting roles in Titanic and Blood Diamonds have made Dicaprio popular thus showcasing him throughout the trailer is a strategy to lure his fan base. The fast cuts build tension and the climax at the end of the trailer does a great job of leaving the audience in suspense.
Institution:
Shutter Island is a 2010 psychological thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese. It performed well in the box office with a budget of $80 million, it made $294 million. However the film received mixed reviews. Martin Scorsese is a universally respected Director with an impressive filmography; Goodfellas, The Departed and Casino. Leonardio Dicaprio is a A list Hollywood actor, he has worked on blockbuster hits including Titanic and Inception.
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