Whiplash trailer analysis

Whiplash trailer analysis

Whiplash uses enigmas to create tension and makes audiences want to go and see the film. The use of sound, editing, camera shots and mise en scene was effective because it left us with questions and kept us interested in watching the film. The genre of the film is drama, therefore attracting many different audiences as many different ages groups would enjoy this film. However, there is romance to this film which then attracts a wider range of audiences as people who like drama or romance or both are going to want to see this, stereotypically women aren't into violent films however with the romance included it changes this.

Whiplash is about a boy who has the ambition of being one of the greatest drummers. However with this comes sacrifices. This makes us sympathise with the boy because as an audience we want him to have it all but he has to give up his girlfriend to become the best.. or does he? From the trailer we are left hoping he is able to have both, this is effective because it makes us want to watch the film.

The music teacher who aims to get the young boy to be the greatest doesn't treat him with respect and belittles him due to the power he has. This makes us feel sorry for him because he is trying to become the greatest whilst getting put down by the man. By doing this we want to watch the film to see whether the young boy over comes the verbal abuse from the teacher and becomes successful or whether the teacher wins in the end.

The music throughout the trailer is effective because it starts off upbeat but quickly changes. By the change of music it makes us realise that there shall be a shocking climax. They also use fast pace editing to create tension as it flashes through scenes with fast loud beats of the drums. However we are only hinted at the climax which is effective because it means the audiences will only find out what happens if they are to watch the film therefore leaving us with more questions.