The secret life of Walter Mitty

Trailer Analysis

Unique selling pointThis film is completely imaginative and has never been done before. It appears to be a new take on an old classic. The trailer relies heavily upon the visual presentation which indicates the high and good quality of the acting.

There are also many famous actors one of which is portraying a completely new character type compared to his many previous roles as the comedian protagonist. The basis for the film is also unique because it is evidently the result of irony. Walter Mitty works for a company where he is doing the opposite of what he reports.

Genre and etc.CGI is used to emphasize his desire to be the people he is surrounded by. It illustrates his dreams whilst showing his passion and good nature. Adventure genre- it has been described by IMDb as a comedy drama nonetheless the theme which is prevalent throughout the trailer.

There are also many famous actors one of which is portraying a completely new character type compared to his many previous roles as the comedian protagonist. The basis for the film is also unique because it is evidently the result of irony. Walter Mitty works for a company where he is doing the opposite of what he reports.

NarrativeThe character of Walter Mitty is clearly bored and upset by his current working position. He is determined to change, making himself part of an adventure. This is purposed only through acting and his visions of far off places.

The original shots compare the lifestyles and opportunities, this intriguing the audience, forming a connection also giving them cause to see the movie. (The stark contrast between an establishing shot bird’s eye view of Walter a man among many others in suits followed by a fulfilled confident man of his imagination. People may be attracted to the of motivation and empathy.

MusicA single soundtrack ‘dirty paws’ by of mice and men. The distinct sound of the band is recognisable to many people because of their recent popularity in the music industry. This attracts the attention of many people as they become involved in the story. The lyrics seem random and their meaning difficult to find which accurately reflects Walters being.

Shot types This begins with a collection of long and wide shots to display the isolation of the main character as well as his longing for more than all that surrounds him. A medium close up followed by a medium close up of the two main characters then enlarge on the effect she has on Walter. She is clearly the part of his life which not only promotes a change, but makes him experience adventure where he feels bored.

The zoom onto a photo where the adventurer calls to him informs the viewer of the main plot. The viewer is pulled into the adventure, then can imagine their life as Walter’s. The wide shot which tracks Walter parcel as he runs past greats which he had supposedly admired and reported of. The final cover of Walter Mitty’s personal album the making of a brave man establishes his ambition as he runs creating urgency, he is chasing something he feels is getting further away. ,