Brick (2005) Trailer Analysis

BRICK (2005) TRAILER ANALYSIS

Brick (2005) is a thriller film based on a story of a few high school kids getting involved with the drug world. At the beginning of the trailer, there is a conversation between the lead actor and his girlfriend. This conversation tells the audience what the film may be based on. Later, it is found out that the film is about a girl who gets involved with some drug lord and how her boyfriend (Lead Character) tries to solve mysteries and save his girlfriend from the darkest side of the world. The trailer has an extensive use of non-digetic sound which surely keeps the audience attracted to the trailer. The use of this technique also helps to build up suspense amongst the audience. Use of jump cuts are also extensively used. This also helps in creating suspense. Camera angles such as, establishing shots, close up, extreme close up, panning are used which makes the trailer more ecstatic and fun to watch. The trailer also includes reviews which helps it to gain more popularity amongst the audience

The poster has been created in the manner which obviously connects to the story. The picture of the lead actor and the girl has been layered on such an effect which looks like smoke. This gives the audience a hint of mystery and suspense. Reviews are also shown in the poster which adds a point for promotion.