Product Research

Minority Report
Sound - the non-diegetic music is eerie as it is high pitched. The tempo of the music increases and the it grows louder building the tension. The diegetic sound is distorted which entices the audience and makes them grow curious as it is unclear what is going on. This is common with thrillers as music and any sound is used to build curiousity and tension.
Editing - the shots are blurred, again making the audience curious and disorientating them. The editing is slow paced at the start of the scene until the scissors are shown. At this point the editing becomes fast paced showing the audience that the characters are in danger; this is emphasised by the fade transaction from the characters to the scissors suggesting they will be victims of upcoming violence. The editing is also non-linear, this is typical of thrillers as it again confuses the audience and leaves them unsure of the plot.
Camera - There are many extreme close-ups used. This is typical of thrillers as it disorientates the audience and makes them uncomfortable with the proximity. It also makes the subject seem unpleasant or ugly.
Titles - the names of the insitutions are normally bright colours, however in this opening they are made a dark blue colour. This makes the movie seem menacing and sinister. The title of the film is dark blue over a black background; the dark colours are typical of thrillers as it conveys a malevolent theme.
Narrative - The clip gives away a small part of the story but it is not explained to the audience. This draws them into the film and makes them question what is happening.
Background - the film is a cross between thriller and science fiction. Directed by Steven Spielberg and is loosely based on a short story of the same name by Philip K. Dick. It is set in the year 2054. Produced on a budget of $102 million. Worldwide the film grossed $358,372,926