The Man of Steel
trailer sets a more serious tone for this Superman movie. In the past, Superman
movies were meant for all ages; however, due to the violence displayed in this
movie trailer, the film targets a slightly older audience, ranging from thirteen
to forty five years old. Since this is a Superman movie, the film tailors more
towards males than females, but this movie appears to have content that both
genders should find exciting. For those who were disappointed with Superman Returns, this film takes a strikingly
different approach.
This trailer should immediately
excite Superman enthusiasts, as the trailer tears the audience away from the
light-hearted Superman movies and propels the audience into a deeper and darker
story. The music playing at the beginning of the trailer instantly gives you
goose bumps, while also setting a very somber mood. This mood is enhanced by
the use of opaque and darker colors in the opening sequences. In Understanding Movies, Louis Giannetti
states, “Since the beginning, visual artists have used color for symbolic
purposes” (22). The director for this film clearly displays that he wants to
give this Superman film a more serious tone by employing certain coloring and
musical effects. The biggest hook in the trailer, which really reeled me in,
was the scene in which Superman takes flight. The combination of the visuals
and the uplifting music left me awe inspired.
While Henry Cavill, the Superman
actor, is not a household name, big name actors, like Kevin Costner, Russell Crowe,
and Amy Adams, surround him. These types of big names were absent from Superman Returns and add greatly to the
credibility of this movie, while not detracting from the characters that they
are playing. The names and faces of these actors, along with their own
credibility as individuals, communicate to the viewer that this movie has the
makings of a good film; maybe even a great one.
Towards the end of the trailer, it
is clearly communicated that The Man of
Steel is directed by Zack Snyder and produced by Christopher Nolan. The
goal of putting those names in the trailer with big block letters was to garner
credibility and to logically attract people to come see the movie. To most
males, including myself, Zack Snyder raises the capabilities of this movie as
an action film, simply because he directed 300.
If I were looking for a director that could adequately capture Superman’s
capabilities (or my own for that matter) and put them on the big screen, then
Zack Snyder would be at the top of my list. But perhaps the most important name
attached to this movie is Christopher Nolan’s. If the success that Nolan
achieved with the Batman trilogy is any indication to how this movie will be,
then The Man of Steel will be an
absolute must see.
Some argue that casting a “no name”
actor as the main protagonist hurts the The
Man of Steel’s credibility. In fact, Hitchcock said, “Whenever the hero
isn’t portrayed by a star the whole picture suffers” (Giannetti 266). I would
have to disagree. Most people already have an idea of how they think Superman
should look. Although Cavill isn’t an A-list celebrity, he does fit the bill
for the part of Superman. I’m not sure about you, but the idea of having a
well-known actor play Superman seems a little silly to me. Due to Superman’s superhuman
characteristics, it would be an impossible task to find a big name celebrity to
fulfill this role without severely contradicting the actor’s previous works. I
mean, just take a second and think of Matt Damon or Mark Wahlberg as Superman…just
doesn’t have the same appeal as having me as Superman, right??
Lunsford and Ruszkiewicz, authors
of Everything’s an Argument, state, “Readers
naturally judge the credibility of arguments in part by how stylishly the case
is made” (111). Style is used to gain credibility and in that particular
aspect, this trailer does a great job of using visuals as a way of displaying
merit. The action sequences shown towards the end of the trailer are all pretty
spectacular. These visuals provide credibility to the action capabilities of
Zack Snyder and make the film attractive to an action movie lover. The reason
the action sequences are put towards the end is to leave the viewer wanting
more. In this case, the effect is achieved with ease.
After viewing this trailer, I am both
intrigued and excited about this movie. I am intrigued, because I am interested
to see how this film will compare with the other Superman movies. I am excited
because this film provides a new spin on a familiar story, which appears
destined to be an excellent movie. Based on the credibility and emotional
appeal of this trailer, it seems only logical to go see the Man of Steel.
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