Casino Royale- Trailer vs Opening

Casino Royale-trailer


Genre- The genre which can be maintained from the trailer is a high impact action film, this is mainly because of the car chases and weapons which are stereotypical of a action film.
Narrative- The plot line which can be gathered from the trailer is a spy on a mission which is associated with a casino and how the protagonist comes to defeat the villain.
Character- There are three main characters that can be determined from the trailer which are a Spy, a Villain and a Female assistant. These are stereotypical characters of an action film reinforcing the genre.
Atmosphere- The atmosphere which can be felt from the trailer is quite serious as the protagonists life appears to be at risk at all times and it can leave the audience on edge for what is to come in the film.
Themes- There are a few themes which can be selected from the trailer are Chasing, Fighting, Poker, Death, Guns and Romance these are all typical of a action film and really reinforce the action genre.
Setting- From the trailer many settings are seen for the film including a casino, trains, planes and a foreign country. This is implying that the narrative and action does not happen all in one place and makes the film grab the audience.
Sound- The sound in the trailer is the traditional James Bond soundtrack so, even if the viewer wasn't watching the trailer they would know straight away what film it was advertising for.
Titles- The title comes at the end of the trailer which is its position in most trailers and the letters create a gun shape.

Casino Royale-opening


Genre- From the opening we can see that genre of the film will be action, the animated characters are shown in lots of fight scenes and are illustrated with guns and other weapons. These are indicating violence and reinforcing the action genre.
Narrative- The narrative that can be perceived from the opening is a spy involved in a mission associated with gambling and a casino. This can be seen from the iconography used in the opening which includes cards, poker chips and a poker table. Many hearts are shown in the opening implying that there could be a hint of romance within the film.
Character- There are three characters that can be seen in the opening they are a protagonist, a villain and a love interest. The protagonist can be viewed as a spy/secret agent and the one that has a female assistant that could also become his love interest.
Atmosphere- Adrenaline is the main atmosphere which can be viewed from the opening with the numerous fights and mysterious opening narrative. It leaves the audience on edge with what is going to happen in the film.
Themes- Themes which can be seen in the opening are gambling, fighting, violence, guns and romance, these can be viewed once again from the iconography used of casino objects and also the use of love hearts which are used throughout the opening.
Setting- From the opening the only location shown for the film is a Casino which has been illustrated by using casino iconography.
Sound- There is a Fast paced/Rock soundtrack which plays throughout the opening adding to the action genre.
Titles- The titles used are serious/mysterious and this depicts to the audience that the film is serious as the main charcater is going to be in dangerous situations.

The trailer for Casino Royale shows short snippets of the main parts of the film and gives away to the audience most of the films narrative. The trailer is fast paced and builds up adrenaline for the audience. It shows who the main characters are in the film and what actors/actresses play them. The title of the film is shown at the end which is where it traditionally comes in a stereotypical trailer. Lots of transitions are used including fade to blacks between each scene to separate them and this adds to the fragmented affect of a traditional trailer. The trailer is used as a form of advertisement for the film and entices the audience to watch it. This is compared to the films opening which is computer animated and doesn't give away to the audience exactly what is going to happen in the film but leaves them wanting to view more. The title is shown near the beginning reinforcing that it is an opening and not a trailer. The fast paced Rock soundtrack sets the mood for the film and adds to the action genre. The iconography of the cards and casino objects gives hints of the setting of the film and shows the theme of gambling. A main character is used in the opening and is illustrated in a suit showing connotations of him being a spy and is the main character of the film.