Man of Steel Analysis
Man of Steel is a 2013 film based on the popular comic book character Superman. The film was directed by Zack Snyder (300, Sucker Punch), produces by Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight Trilogy, Inception), and distributed by Warner Bros. The film is the first of a franchise, with Warner Bros hoping to emulate the method that Disney used with the Avengers franchise using the well known DC Comics team The Justice League. Man of Steel is the first film of the shared universe, with speculation that Wonder Woman and Aquaman will be hitting screens before the 2016 release of Justice League.
The director of the film, Zack Snyder, is most know for his 2007 film 300. This film was also inspired by a comic book series, and was heavily criticised by some parts of the media ebcause of the political content. Fans of the film enjoyed the action scenes and cinematography of the film, so they may go and see Man of Steel in the hope that it will have the same sort of content as 300. One of the more recent releases from Snyder was Sucker Punch, which he had written and directed. The film featured dance sequences and included action scenes. The film was badly received but had acquired a cult following since it's release, with fans of the film petitioning for a sequel or rerelease. Fans of Sucker Punch may go to see the film to see how he handles translating the severely science fiction world of Superman into the real world.
Henry Cavill is a british actor, famous for his work on the televison series, the Tudors which was based on the life of Henry VIII. Fans of his work on the series could go see the film, to see him if he can gor from a medieval man to a Superman. Amy Adams, who gained success playing the princess Giselle in the 2007 film Enchanted, and then went on to have a role in the 2012 relaunch of the Muppets series, and when the announcement of her casting as popular heroine Lois Lane was announced it was met with mixed reactions. People could go and see the film to see if she can act in a film that isn't aimed just at children.
The film's special effects budget would have had to be large, as Superman's powers include heat vision, flight, super strength and freeze breath, those effects mixed in with the alien invasion that takes place in the film wouldn't have been cheap. In the trailers it shows off some of the special effects, and people who like the look of them may feel an urge to watch the film. Also, comic book fans may feel inclined to see thefilm, wanting to see if the films special effects match with the representations of the comic books.
The film fits into the genre's of Science Fiction and Action, as the film contains action sequences, but also has elements of the 1980's series, with a focus on the scientific aspect of Superman's powers. It fits the stereotypes of action, as it has the damsel in distress and the main antagonist who takes her prisoner, with the main protaganist having to fight through hordes of enemies to get her back and gain the public's trust. The film is written as an origin story of Superman, showing how he went from Clarke Kent to the Man of Steel.
Man of Steel Trailer Analysis
One of the first things shown in the trailer is the logo's for the companies that have been involved in producing/licensing the film. The logo's are shown for a few seconds before fading, this ties in with the mysterious feel of the trailer.
The music of the trailer is a key feature, it has a very dramatic tone to it, and helps reiterate that this isn't another 'Underwear Over The Trousers' Superman movie, but a fast paced, sci-fi esque modern interpretation. The use of a classical instrumental track helps with the serious nature of the trailer, the composer, Hans Zimmerman, also worked on the Dark Knight trilogy.
The first clips shown in the trailer are quite slow and tranquil with a fading transition, stating quite clearly that if the audience want to fill in the gaps, they'll have to go and see the film. As the trailer goes on, the pace of the clips rises, with the final shot being of Superman breaking the sound barrier as he takes flight.
The trailer shows us shots of Superman's life before he donned the cape, showing us his childhood and the time right before he discovered his alien heritage. One of the standout clips is a teenage Superman saving a schoolbus of young children from drowning, this shot establishes that Superman was 'born a hero.' At the end of the trailer we see Superman in action, the trailer attempts to get the audience excited about seeing Superman in action, only to find that he only appears in costume for a few seconds. However, the fan reaction to the trailer has been positive, with them praising Snyder's cinematography.
The music of the trailer is a key feature, it has a very dramatic tone to it, and helps reiterate that this isn't another 'Underwear Over The Trousers' Superman movie, but a fast paced, sci-fi esque modern interpretation. The use of a classical instrumental track helps with the serious nature of the trailer, the composer, Hans Zimmerman, also worked on the Dark Knight trilogy.
The first clips shown in the trailer are quite slow and tranquil with a fading transition, stating quite clearly that if the audience want to fill in the gaps, they'll have to go and see the film. As the trailer goes on, the pace of the clips rises, with the final shot being of Superman breaking the sound barrier as he takes flight.
The trailer shows us shots of Superman's life before he donned the cape, showing us his childhood and the time right before he discovered his alien heritage. One of the standout clips is a teenage Superman saving a schoolbus of young children from drowning, this shot establishes that Superman was 'born a hero.' At the end of the trailer we see Superman in action, the trailer attempts to get the audience excited about seeing Superman in action, only to find that he only appears in costume for a few seconds. However, the fan reaction to the trailer has been positive, with them praising Snyder's cinematography.
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