Monday, 10 December 2012

A Nightmare on Elm Street (2013) Trailer Review


What happens in the trailer?

A man hunt is on as a town chase down and kill  man who seems innocent. After this death Elm-street is plague with death of teenagers who seem to share a common feature of a burnt man who stalks their dream. The race is on the find out who he is and how to stop. But can they stay awake.

What was good about the trailer?

The narrative is really clear. We get a good idea of character and the events that both cause the event and what happens during. The story looks engaging and a bit of a mystery with the man being hunted pleading his innocent to the town people. Also the references to the original are there. The classic red and black striped jumper makes an appearance, and well as the classic song. Telling fans of the franchise they will keep it close to the original. Also the collision works. It isn’t the best but it still gives you an idea of the action   

What didn’t work?

The trailer lack in places, it didn’t make me want to go out of my way to see the film. The collision cutting isn’t quick enough. It doesn’t deliver jumps or any memorable moments. It never got going. Also it lacks a good soundtrack that generates emotion. It is too bland and doesn’t make you feel the pace of the movie

Overall, what did you think?

The trailer doesn’t work for me. The narrative is engaging. But the action never gets going. It lacks an edge that other trailers have and doesn’t draw you in. And it fails in good collision cutting. And without an edge to your collision cutting, nobody is going to be excited and want to see the film. 4/10 

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