Saving mr banks

Saving Mr Banks

Trailer analysis

Unique selling point

The film is based on a true story with the roles portrayed by famous actors such as Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson. It is set in Disney world which interests the viewers as it may remind them on their childhood or their holidays. The story isn’t well know which means few will know the story thus having more reason to watch it. It is a period drama which will be shown in cinemas, this is rare. The characters are also extravagant which is endearing.

Genre and etc.

There are no computer generated images for continuity reasons. The focus also need to only be on the lives of the characters. This film is surely a comedy as well as a period drama for some costumes reveal this and speech. The tone is light-hearted and the transitions make a slow pace. The characters are exaggerated and P.L. Travers is sarcastic throughout, providing the humour. The drama is a consequence of the plots objective.

NarrativeThrough the use of shots and the reveal of character. The relationships change throughout the trailer which is uncommon of most modern day trailers. This implies there is more depth to the story, to the characters and the place. The diegetic dialogue informs the viewer of the characters L. Travers and Walt. Conversations become voiceovers which explain the plot and state the meaning behind Travers book, Mary Poppins.

Target Audience8+ because of its different elements which appeal to different age groups. Young children may be interested in story and the history of Disney. Adults will relate to the emotional element. The older generations may be entertained by the nostalgia.

Music

Classical Disney soundtracks. Jazz is used with repetitive drum beats etc. to mirror the era; the upbeat medium pace of the music is a representation of the constant state and mood of Walt Disney. The piano piece of a song form Mary Poppins further establishes the plot basis of the film. The soundtrack cuts for speech from P. L. Travers, this implies she is blunt and seems critical The modern music plays during her story with singing as a sign of honesty, expression and emotions.

Shot types

Medium shots create separation between viewers and characters as well as establishing many changes in location. Over the shoulder shots achieve the same effect. The use of medium close ups increases with time to form a connection. Establishing shots present the type of movie the film is. The beginning of the trailer has wide shots of P. L. Travers to contrast with later shots of such as the medium close up of her looing at a mickey mouse toy. This gives the message that she is more than originally appears thus relatable.

Camera angles

The majority are eye level to give the illusion of reality and place the viewer in each situation. They subconsciously feel as though they are in the scene. The bird’s eye view shot of a girl on the grass displays the happiness of youth as they look to the vast sky imaging all possible futures. This opposes the image of Travers who has literally reached the sky but isn’t satisfied with her destination; she feels trapped.

Dialogue

“It smells of chlorine and sweat”, “Mary Poppins, never just Mary” these lines emphasize her perfectionist personality and exaggerates the struggle to meet her demands. “would you mind my name is” could establish her nationality as well as her formality, she seems secretive and opposes the open nature of Mr Disney, “I promised them”, stereotypical Disney man, he is a family man and a good one. Attracts an audience as he seems friendly and honest. “no, no, no responstable is not a word”, this introduces the comedic persons working in Disney who disagreed with the seriousness of Travers work. The final movement of the trailer are the selling points because she is more relatable and a realistic woman, the line “you don’t know what she means to me” reveals her insecurities and her devotions.