Seven Pounds trailer Analysis

Seven pounds is a drama genre example which is based upon a story of Ben Thomas' attempt at redemption.

Throughout the trailer there is use of non-diegetic sounds and music for example the voice over of Ben Thomas when Ben Thomas is standing on top of the rock at the shore. The use of the voice over enabled the director to capture the true emotions without the voice over disturbing the atmosphere with the changes in the facial expressions.

The use of the non-diegetic sounds and music give the director the ability to capture the true emotions of the characters without the changes made by speaking. The use of the non-diegetic sounds and music allows the audience to gain a further dimension to the film without the compromise of loss in emotions and atmosphere. The use of the non-diegetic sounds and music engages the audience into the trailer placing them into the shoes’ of Ben Thomas and other characters.

Throughout the trailer there is plenty use of close up shots that enable the director to capture the vital information/message that the audience receives about the characters especially about Ben Thomas as the story reveals the secret of Ben Thomas. Throughout the trailer use of point of view shots that connote the film is a view of Ben Thomas and his thoughts which also allows the audience to connect with Ben Thomas and experience the emotional wreck that Ben Thomas has become.

Throughout the trailer the lighting used around Ben Thomas is minimalistic to give a sense of guilty in the character and reflects his emotions about his previous actions in life.

Throughout the trailer the director’s use of words appearing on the screen which bridge the next few scenes which all somehow link together with the story. The use of the bridging of the words on the screen with next few scenes is controlled that reveals the storyline to the audience however leaves the audience questioning the next actions in the film.


The location of the film reflects the budget of the film being high despite of the locations being local the casting of the film reflects on the quality of the budget of the film as well.


During throughout the trailer the tension builds up by the flashing of the words and the contents from the film; at the end the pace of the non-diegetic music speeds up to reflect on the climax and solution is to occur during this time.