Research - Film trailer, Eagle Eye

Eagle Eye is the third trailer I have chosen to analyse because it falls into the 'Action/Thriller' genre, which separates it from the other two (as the others had hints of comedy). This once again fits into the genre I would like to produce my trailer in.

The trailer begins quickly, getting the production company logos out of the way, then jumping in to quick shots of the main character using an ATM, with very dramatic 'drum beats' in the background every time the shot makes a key change. Something immediately goes wrong, as we see him unable to withdraw money, yet 2 seconds later he is able to withdraw large amounts of money, and the machine begins firing bills at him. It then quickly changes to the character going home to his apartment, where upon entering we see him surprised to find an array of weaponry on the inside, once again using quick cuts.

These quick cuts help build suspense and add 'sudden drama' to the trailer, keeping the viewer enticed, but at the same time giving us a small amount of story for the trailer to progress.

The trailer continues to show the main character being arrested and going through some interrogation as well as encounters with an unknown being. The shots appear to show a continuous scene but with small bits cut out, effectively showing all of the action and none of the boring stuff.