We start with the Lego movie. Watch the official trailer here
PREP Task 1: how does Emmet come across? How effective would this trailer be in promoting the film?
Emmet is just 'an ordinary guy' who's fragile and not agile and makes the most out of his life being a construction worker. He just happened to be the most important person in the universe due to a piece that he somehow will find... Emmet is forced into many crazy situations with modern day superheroes like Batman and is on course to become the hero of the Lego Movie. Although he isn't a traditional hero, and is often being told what to do, he proves that everyone has an inner strength!
You can also see by the trailer that he clearly gets on well with everyone and is a little bit goofy, hence the will to pay $37 for a coffee (£27)!
This trailer would have been extremely effective in promoting the film as it tells a story of its own and leaves people wanting to know whether Emmet and the others will succeed. I personally laughed most at Batman when he said "First try" after clearly missing the entrance button many times.
Mark 6/10
ReplyDeleteYou write thoughtfully on how Emmet is represented: you understand that he is an 'ordinary guy' who is physically unfit, timid and unadventurous, easily pushed around and keen to conform and be liked, rather than stand up for himself. You support your points with evidence - good. You note that he has the potential for change because Wyldstyle believes in him.
Your answer on the overall appeal of the trailer is very thin and does not show your knowledge of the trailer nor understanding of the action adventure genre. You should also consider what it promises audiences, in particular, comedy, excitement and colour. You could add 'action adventure' themes like chase, quest, spectacle and also a big range of characters in the cast.