The Tourist trailer analysis (Action/ Romance)

• The genre of this film is action/ romance. The romance aspect of this film is shown in the trailer by a couple meeting on a train and then emphasised by the kiss. The action part is shown by there being guns included in the trailer and chase scenes.
  
• The narrative is that a couple meet on a train, then their romantic travel is interrupted by spies.
  
• The unique selling points of this film vary. The fact that two well know actors are in this, Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie, makes the film appeal to more people. Also that the film is a mix of genres (romance and action) makes the film unique, as usually it's one or the other. Another aspect of the film which is unique is that the female is the lead in action. Johnny Depp's character is always seen as lost and confused whilst action is going on around him, Angelina Jolie's character is involved in it, which is shown in the dialogue "How are you involved?"
• The target audience could be men or women because of the fact that it's action (for men) and romance (for women), therefore the film appeals to more people.
• The music at the start is mysterious and quite tense, not giving away what's going to happen. This is accompanied by a voiceover by Depp's character "It all started when I met a woman on the train", leaving the audience wanting to know more, not knowing what exactly started after this. Long shots are used breifly showing where they are (on the train) and where they're heading towards (Venice), though they are very quick shots meaning the viewer just has a breif idea of where they're going.
• An intertitle "This December" is used. The font (same on all the intertitles) is thin, white with some orange and a grey background. This doesn't give away to the audience what the target audience is. For example if it was men something bold and metalic could be used to show the masculinity. If it was for women a curly pink font could be used to show the femininity clearly.
• Following this a series of quick shots are used to show the setting. At first an establishing, over head shot is used to show the city of Venice. Then long shots of boats and gondolas are used to ensure the viewer this is set in Venice. Setting a film in Venice works well for this genre. Venice is a typically romantic city, but also Italy is stereotypically somewhere with gangs with guns, showing the action aspect.
• The dialogue "You're ravenous" "Do you mean ravishing?" is used to show Depp's character, Frank, as being clumsy and aware that Jolie's character is more sophisticated than him, he's shown as nervous by stumbling on his words. A lot of medium shots are used to show these two characters emotions when interacting.
• This is followed by Depp and Jolie's characters kissing, which is photographed by someone. This adds to the romance aspect of this film, but then develops into the action as the dialogue "Alright, grab him" is said by an unknown character, and then Depp begins to be chased by men with guns. These two scenes being next to each other is significant, as it shows what happens to Depp from then on is something to do with Jolie's character. "There are two men with guns trying to break in" is used as a sound bridge other a close up shot of posters of Depp's character being handed out. For the audience this creates a mysterious feeling, not knowing why Depp is being chased therefore wanting to watch on. Also a close up of gun shots through a door and Depp running creates tension, as it seems as if Depp's character is innocent so the audience is not sure what's happening.
• Following this the music then changes to something faster paced and tense. This shows the transition from the romance aspect of the film to the action. A montage of quick shots of men with guns and Depp running is shown very quickly, making the audience feel more tense. The dialogue "...stole big money from a gangster, they think you are him." finally shows to the audience why Depp's character is being chased. A medium shot is followed of Depp's face, showing the emotion as he doesn't know what to do.
• The dialogue said to Jolie "Why are you involved?" leaves the audience wondering, as it is unanswered in this trailer, so it gives them reason to watch the film.
• A montage of shots of the couple together, but also the gangster who is attempting to kill Depp and Depp being shot as shows the variation of what happens in this film, its never souly focused on action or romance in any part. A close up shot of a gun is prominant, lasting longer than any of these quick shots.
• The music then stops for the short shot with dialogue "I don't regret it you know, kissing you." shows even after all the action happening, Depp still likes Jolie in a romantic way. The music then begins again when the title "The Tourist" comes on screen, and carries on through the "Coming Soon" and then the credits.
• I think this trailer works well because it has many montages of quick shots, showing the audience the film will be exciting. Also the mix of genres as it will appeal to more people and the music because it shows this film is tense, therefore exciting once again.