Close Analysis of Slumdog
Millionaire
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A
IzbwV7on6Q
The trailer of Slumdog Millionaire includes many
structural conventions. Examples of these are the
numerous quotes titles at the beginning and
extreme close ups of main characters. Another
typical convention of Slumdog Millionaires' trailer
is the change of the pace and style of music used
as the action progresses. As the trailer builds up to
reveal flashbacks and history, it also reveals scenes
of great emotion for the main character.
The trailer of Slumdog Millionaire easily represents
that the genre of the films is social realism. The
unique selling point of Slumdog Millionaire is the
use of emotive flashbacks throughout and that the
genre appeals to a range of audiences. It is clear
from the trailer that the film has a young target
audience, of mainly 16-30 year olds. The voiceover
is also very typical of the films genre. Most of the
voiceover is the voice of the interviewer of the
game show and Jamal (the main character)
explaining his answers.
The voiceover of the trailer includes Jamal
confessing his love to his childhood
sweetheart during his time on the game
show. Extra emphasis is made on this news by
the change of music (tempo and pace
increase). This also give audiences more
information about Jamal’s background. This
could be a clear indication to audiences of the
social group and classes involved in this film.
The written text on screen is a white font of a black with
the occasional coloured streak background. It includes
credits and the release date of the film. The name of the
film is shown, typically, at the end of the trailer. Other
credits and quotes are, however, placed at the beginning
of the trailer. This is unconventional of the genre as often
all credits and titles are at the end of the trailer. There is
also text at the beginning of the trailer which explains
Jamal’s situation. The spoken language throughout is
very intimidating towards the ‘slumdog’ Jamal, however
all the language used by him is very emotive and
dramatic.