Name: The Fugitive
Date Released: 1993
Rated: 12
Cast: Tommy Lee Jones, Harrison Ford
Production Company: Warner Bros
Director: Andrew Davis
Box Office: $23, 758, 855 (opening weekend)
Awards: Academy Award for best actor (Tommy Lee Jones), Best Picture, Best sound, Best Cinematography.
Target Audience.
As this film has a rating of 12 I think that this film would be more suitable towards people over the age of 13 as there are some scenes that are quite violent and they wouldn't be suitable for children under the age of 13. The plot line in this film could also be described as slightly harder to follow therefore I think that people who are younger than 15 may find it hard to follow the narrative. I believe that this film would appeal more to adults as generally thriller films appeal more to adults. I think the primary audience for this film would be males around the age of 35/55 as this film was made in 1993 therefore this age group would remember when it came out. Stereotypically police themed films appeal more to men. However I think that the mystery theme of the film would interest and entice them.
Settings, location and Mise en Scene.
The opening of the trailer begins with the Ident of Warner Bros. The fact that this film is produced by Warner Bros gives the film an established audience from previous films produced by them. The fact that a big production company is making this film creates a lot of anticipation and buzz for the release and therefore will attract an audience.
The actual trailer begins with a voice over from one of the main characters with dialogue that relates back to the narrative. The next few shots are linked together with montage editing. The camera work is very shaky and looks as if it is point of view shot. This shot is very effective as it creates a panicked atmosphere and immediately interests the audience. The montage has a slight filter which creates an ominous atmosphere and also darkens the mood. The voice over that goes over the montage helps to establish the narrative and link the narrative together.
Embedded within this montage are several shots in which shows the main character being arrested and sent to prison. The costume of the character is a yellow jumpsuit which shows connotations of prison and being a criminal. This is shown through a close up. Several other close up shots are used to highlight props that are association with prison and criminal activity. For example the handcuffs and the main character being tied up.
The next few shots are off the main character escaping from a train crash. The location of the shot is a dark remote landscape- this is conventionally used in horror or thriller films. The use of a distant location shows that there is nowhere for the character to run. The diegetic sound used for the train sound bridges from the previous shot into the long shot in which we see the train approaching. The use of the warning gives anticipation for the audience and puts them on their seat. This also allows the audience makes the connection that the train is approaching the characters.
In the next few shots we are introduced to the other main character who is the rival to Harrison Ford, the shot is a medium close up. The use of this shot enables the audience to be introduced to this character. This shot is introduced through a jump cut and a montage editing technique. As this shot is introduced this creates a dual narrative. The use of a dual narratives engages and interests the audience. It also gives the audience an insight into the two narratives. It could also be an example of dramatic irony as the audience finds out information before the some of the other characters do. The rule of 2/3rds also exhibit that this character takes up the majority of the shot, therefore showing the audience that this is the most important character.
A long shot of Harrison Ford running through the forest further supports the conventions of the locations and how it harder and to run and hide when your further away from a city or town. The low key lighting used in the shots adds an atmospheric tone to the shots and adds tension. This shot also exhibits the costume that is conventionally worn by prisoners and criminals.
Extreme close up shots of Ford's feet are used in the montage which pairs up with the voice over from the other character. The use of the extreme close up emphasises the situation and further supports the desperation that he is in, it also allows the audience to be reminded of the narrative. The editing used to link these shots together is very fast past editing which reflects the narrative of the trailer. The speed of editing also creates an exciting tone to the trailer and will keep the audience interested. The use of diegetic sound of the leaves rustling as the character runs further makes the shot more realistic or the viewer.
A close up shot of the main character cutting his beard in the mirror shows how the narrative has developed throughout the trailer and also shows the lengths in which the character will go to to remain concealed and hidden undercover. This shot also gives the audience another clear look at the characters face and shows how being on the run could effect his appearance.
Near the end of the trailer the stars of the film are introduced to the audience. I think that the titles have been added near the end of the trailer to break up the sequence and to constantly keep the audience interested in the film. The titles are also a tool used to peak the audiences interests as the actors who appear in the trailer are well known and have their own fans.
The last shot shown in the trailer is the same close up mirror shot. The use of having this shot creates a strong impact on the audience and will make them remember his face. The fact that the character has shaved his beard off and dyed his hair shows the audience the desperation he has and the lengths he will go to remain hidden and his identity concealed.
Sound.
In the opening montage sequence sound bridges are used as a technique in order to link these shots together and to form a connection that is clear to the audience. The sound bridge enables the audience to make the relationship between the dialogue and the following shot after. The use of ambient sound in the police station shot and the shots of the other main character allow the sequence to seem more realistic as these are sounds expected in these separate locations. As we get to the middle of the trailer a fast pace soundtrack is used to reflect Harrison Ford being on the run. It also creates a tense and excitable atmosphere for the audience and keeps them interested. This sound track that has been used is a conventional score used in thriller films and creates an eerie atmosphere. As the actors titles appear a chain/metal sound effect is used alongside. The use of this sound effect creates the association of the criminal semantic field used throughout the film. The sound used is one that would remind the viewer of handcuffs.
Atmosphere created.
From the beginning of this trailer a tense atmosphere has been created which immediately entices and interests the audience to watch the film. Immediately at the start of the trailer the audience is informed that the character has been accused of murder. By doing this at the start of the trailer engages the audience and persuades them to keep watching to see if what he did was true and why he did it. The score used in the trailer creates a tense atmosphere and creates a dramatic tone to the trailer.
In the next few shots we are introduced to the other main character who is the rival to Harrison Ford, the shot is a medium close up. The use of this shot enables the audience to be introduced to this character. This shot is introduced through a jump cut and a montage editing technique. As this shot is introduced this creates a dual narrative. The use of a dual narratives engages and interests the audience. It also gives the audience an insight into the two narratives. It could also be an example of dramatic irony as the audience finds out information before the some of the other characters do. The rule of 2/3rds also exhibit that this character takes up the majority of the shot, therefore showing the audience that this is the most important character.
Extreme close up shots of Ford's feet are used in the montage which pairs up with the voice over from the other character. The use of the extreme close up emphasises the situation and further supports the desperation that he is in, it also allows the audience to be reminded of the narrative. The editing used to link these shots together is very fast past editing which reflects the narrative of the trailer. The speed of editing also creates an exciting tone to the trailer and will keep the audience interested. The use of diegetic sound of the leaves rustling as the character runs further makes the shot more realistic or the viewer.
The last shot shown in the trailer is the same close up mirror shot. The use of having this shot creates a strong impact on the audience and will make them remember his face. The fact that the character has shaved his beard off and dyed his hair shows the audience the desperation he has and the lengths he will go to remain hidden and his identity concealed.
Sound.
In the opening montage sequence sound bridges are used as a technique in order to link these shots together and to form a connection that is clear to the audience. The sound bridge enables the audience to make the relationship between the dialogue and the following shot after. The use of ambient sound in the police station shot and the shots of the other main character allow the sequence to seem more realistic as these are sounds expected in these separate locations. As we get to the middle of the trailer a fast pace soundtrack is used to reflect Harrison Ford being on the run. It also creates a tense and excitable atmosphere for the audience and keeps them interested. This sound track that has been used is a conventional score used in thriller films and creates an eerie atmosphere. As the actors titles appear a chain/metal sound effect is used alongside. The use of this sound effect creates the association of the criminal semantic field used throughout the film. The sound used is one that would remind the viewer of handcuffs.
Atmosphere created.
From the beginning of this trailer a tense atmosphere has been created which immediately entices and interests the audience to watch the film. Immediately at the start of the trailer the audience is informed that the character has been accused of murder. By doing this at the start of the trailer engages the audience and persuades them to keep watching to see if what he did was true and why he did it. The score used in the trailer creates a tense atmosphere and creates a dramatic tone to the trailer.
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