Nobody Trailer Analysis

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 Analyse the genre conventions of this trailer, and explore how they have changed over time; (Nobody)

Generic paradigm = Genre convention

- Action thriller

-High amounts of action

-Unconventional action lead -> family drama themes.

- Intense soundtrack

- Guns, violence, explosions, car chases.

- Vulgar language, swears, etc.

- Hermeneutic code/ mysterious built around lead through dialogue. 

- non-diegetic conventional narration at end of trailer, 'in theaters'

- Intertextual reference to films like John Wick, reinforced by text that states the director wrote both.

Kneejerk:

Nobody is a highly conventional action/ crime hybrid with some unconventional elements.

Plan:

- MES: Binary opposition of  aged lead actor, in mundane clothing and public transport, and gang.

- Bus setting -> Working/ lower-middle class, suburbia, poverty.

- Midshot of actor emphasises star appeal.

- MES of guns, clear convention of crime and action.

- Guns are an example of  a proairetic  code, signify action and violence guaranteed ahead.

- Binary opposition of family/ Crime.

- Conventional; Power male protagonist. 

-Conventional for R-rating. Lexis of 'Fuck' indicates an older target audience.

-Steve Neale; Genre Theory; Repetition and difference.

- Repeats action genre of family in trouble, violence, vulgar lexis. - Difference in unconventional older male protagonist. 

- USP (Unique Selling Point) Old family man as protagonist.

-Grey, bland colours. Night time setting, low-key lighting.

- Fast paced editing -> Conventional action trailer.

-Examples of intertextuality -> Breaking Bad/ Better Call Saul. -> Familiar actor.

John Wick -> Similar narrative/MES, same producer.

Introduction:

Definition: Genre conventions refer to the typical elements found in a particular Genre.

Argument: 'Nobody' is a conventional crime/action film, that fulfils many generic conventions

Context: Film trailers exist to advertise the content of a film to the target audience before it's release.

Content: 

The interrogation scene is conventional per the crime genre, and framing of the scene. But contains unconventional elements through the MES of protagonist's bloodied and turn costume design paired with a cigarette, low-key lighting and aspects of comedy through the kitten at the table.

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