The credits show the rating of the film before fading in from black. The first shot opens up with a mid-shot steadicam of a grey train zooming past. The colour of the train represents sadness and dullness, introducing the audience to the idea that the plot is based around a ¨normal¨, everyday family. The enhanced sound profile of a train is used as a representation of the harshness of reality, it also shocks the audience, The action quickly transition fades into a medium-close up profile shot of Robert Pattinson. Rob wears a dark suit, but with the shirt unbuttoned. It could represent him battling various issues which are revealed in the film, and the suit being messy represents him fitting in but differentiating from his father. The fact that Rob is always looking past the camera engages the audience into wanting to see what is happening and also gives the impression that he is distant. A sound bridge is used of a fight to create tension and expectation in the audience who want to know who is involved, The use o f a fade-out to black and in again gives the sense of everything being disjointed and having an inability to focus. A voice over is used with Rob speaking in a deep pitch with a sophisticated tone, juxtaposing to his look, and explaining the context of the film. During the short fight scene a series of shot-reverse-shots are used to create the rapid and frantic feel for the audience whilst the sound is again enhanced to create a harsher effect. Men in police uniforms with bats draw on police conventions whilst a loud boom is cut too in the transition to the next scene,
The next scene opens up in a long shot with shallow focus of Rob being escorted down a hall by police and his father waiting for him. The long shot represents the distance between parent and child, with shallow focus on the father possibly indicating his belief of his level of importance in being the center of attention. The father figure is also positioned in the middle third of the shot, reinforcing this idea, however he is not in the bright lighting. There is a juxtaposition in the costumes of the father and son with Rob wearing a shirt but not as smart and a suit and tie outfit worn by his father. It implies that he recognizes his fathers authority but does not necessarily fit into it as to an extent he tries to live up to expectation. Production company credits flash up onto the screen, abiding by the conventions of trailers, before cutting back out to a scene with Rob and his character sister, synchronous to the change in music to a more innocent tone. The girl is young and wheres a neat uniform, showing her character is more together and grounded than Rob. As she walks on a bench beside her brother, she is the same height as him representing her maturity level that exceeds expectation due to their situation in the film. She is also well spoken representative of her age and class.
The scene cuts to one set in a neat white and blue office belonging to their father. The atmosphere immediately changes from innocent and sweet to tense. The firm tone of the fathers´ voice represents his authority, which is then mocked implied by the mocking tone of Rob in response and representing character. The following scene is set in a library implying knowledge and juxtaposing the audiences' prejudices of the character. A sound bridge is used of Robs' friend giving advice before the scene cuts over Rob following the advice, however the use of a sound bridge implies that he is not really listening. The costume of his friend matches the colours of the library, implying that he fits in, whilst Robs' blue costume stands out, once again distancing him from the world around and bringing about connotations of sadness, As their conversation ends, the music ends synchronously,
A new character is introduced into the trailer as a young blond female, who is shown in mostly long- POV- shots, implying that Rob doesn't know her. This is reinforced by the shots becoming closer over the course of the trailer to imply them getting to know each other and the audience following this. The girl also seems distant, again wearing blue to represent sadness. A series of fast paced cuts are used, linking the two characters with their various problems and how it makes them feel. This then enhances the effect of the slow-motion kiss sandwiched in the middle. A POV tilted up shot is used of the girl drinking a glass of wine in the window, this alongside the bright lighting, represents her as angelic, she also bites her lip, giving sexual connotations. The use of the wine glass could represent wanting to let go of their problems.
The shots, typical of trailers, are not in continuity order, allowing the trailer to show the most potential of the film and enable it to introduce the most characters and themes.
The next scene opens up in a long shot with shallow focus of Rob being escorted down a hall by police and his father waiting for him. The long shot represents the distance between parent and child, with shallow focus on the father possibly indicating his belief of his level of importance in being the center of attention. The father figure is also positioned in the middle third of the shot, reinforcing this idea, however he is not in the bright lighting. There is a juxtaposition in the costumes of the father and son with Rob wearing a shirt but not as smart and a suit and tie outfit worn by his father. It implies that he recognizes his fathers authority but does not necessarily fit into it as to an extent he tries to live up to expectation. Production company credits flash up onto the screen, abiding by the conventions of trailers, before cutting back out to a scene with Rob and his character sister, synchronous to the change in music to a more innocent tone. The girl is young and wheres a neat uniform, showing her character is more together and grounded than Rob. As she walks on a bench beside her brother, she is the same height as him representing her maturity level that exceeds expectation due to their situation in the film. She is also well spoken representative of her age and class.
The scene cuts to one set in a neat white and blue office belonging to their father. The atmosphere immediately changes from innocent and sweet to tense. The firm tone of the fathers´ voice represents his authority, which is then mocked implied by the mocking tone of Rob in response and representing character. The following scene is set in a library implying knowledge and juxtaposing the audiences' prejudices of the character. A sound bridge is used of Robs' friend giving advice before the scene cuts over Rob following the advice, however the use of a sound bridge implies that he is not really listening. The costume of his friend matches the colours of the library, implying that he fits in, whilst Robs' blue costume stands out, once again distancing him from the world around and bringing about connotations of sadness, As their conversation ends, the music ends synchronously,
A new character is introduced into the trailer as a young blond female, who is shown in mostly long- POV- shots, implying that Rob doesn't know her. This is reinforced by the shots becoming closer over the course of the trailer to imply them getting to know each other and the audience following this. The girl also seems distant, again wearing blue to represent sadness. A series of fast paced cuts are used, linking the two characters with their various problems and how it makes them feel. This then enhances the effect of the slow-motion kiss sandwiched in the middle. A POV tilted up shot is used of the girl drinking a glass of wine in the window, this alongside the bright lighting, represents her as angelic, she also bites her lip, giving sexual connotations. The use of the wine glass could represent wanting to let go of their problems.
The shots, typical of trailers, are not in continuity order, allowing the trailer to show the most potential of the film and enable it to introduce the most characters and themes.