War of the Worlds. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Pg-13. 2005.
Troubled father, Ray Ferrier (Tom Cruise) and his children Robbie and Rachel experience an intense lightning storm which results in mass chaos. Ferrier and his children, as well as the rest of civilization are left fighting for their lives.
Steven Spielberg's trailer of War of the World's is exemplary because it creates a dramatic setting while maintaining a clear plot. The basic premise of the film is shown, but not any specific story lines, making viewers want to watch more. A narrator explains the threat and how it came to be, but does not show the direct affects of the attacks. There are climatic fades of different scenes from around the world before the attack. There is a striking scene of a neighborhood gathering together outside to watch the first attack. After this, the trailer ends suspensefully. I would like to create a trailer that brings out emotions such as fear, excitement and curiosity. I hope my trailer can simulate the establishment of setting as Spielberg's trailer does.
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