Film aspects, group work

we had to choose a movie trailer and write a SEXXXY paragraph on one of the aspects shown in the trailer. After completing that we had to answer so critical literacy questions. Here is the work I did base on the 'Rocketman' trailer.

SEXXY paragraph:

Music is used effectively in the rocketman trailer. For example, the trailer begins with soft music symbolising Elton to be soft and introverted but as the trailer goes on the music intensifies and dramatic, as does Elton and his career. This makes the audience understand how his career and life is going due to the beat of the music relaxing or becoming more upbeat, the slow, soothing music showing the good and easy parts, while the fast opening up his struggles in his life. The director purpose was to help show his journey as well as also giving light to the difficult things he has faced when pursuing his career in music. Coinciding with telling Elton's story through different types of music is tone. The tone in the trailer is dark and gloomy giving the audience a sad feeling when combined with the slow music. When the tone is bright, loud, upbeat music is often played with it, giving a more positive impression. The intensity of the music can be compared to Elton's life itself. As mentioned previously, Elton's life started out light and soft, and as his music career rocketed out of control, so did the music. While he began to accomplish more and more, the music became more celebratory.

Critical literacy:

Why is the text written the way it is? This trailer is written/filmed this way to help capture the audience into watching and viewing this movie. The director wanted to grab the attention of the potential viewers and pull them into Elton’s life. 

What views of the world is this presenting?  In this trailer, we can see the world of celebrities and music enthusiasts and how they live their life. The trailer doesn’t show us the less advanced world or the world of others, only really the artist, family, and the famous. We see the view of the music world and how easily it can change peoples lives, in both positive and negative ways. 

How would the text be different if it were told in another time, place or culture? If this text was told in another time place or culture the whole story would be different. If told in another time period, such as in the one we are currently in, music would be a much easier career, meaning Elton wouldn’t have to face as many struggles. The world now is also much more accepting of new things so he wouldn’t get judged as much. If Elton lived in a different place or culture than where the film is set, the text might become less advanced and less accepting as Elton wouldn't've had the equipment and in some cultures the music style shown isn’t  as popular, meaning Elton's career might not have rocketed