Analysing Neo-Noir Film Trailers - 'Brick'

The next trailer I am looking at is for the neo-noir 'Brick'.



The trailer for 'Brick' contains the following film noir conventions:

  • Dialogue - typical of noir genre, fast-paced, back and forth, using noir terminology
  • Character types - femme fatale, don, 'detective', henchman, victim, authority figure
  • Typical props - telephone, guns, knives
  • Narrative structure - an investigation
  • Lighting - lots of low-key lighting
  • Enigma/mystery
  • Smoke/cigarettes
  • Mysterious music
  • Gangster elements - drugs
  • Tagline references genre
  • Central character is sucked into a narrative
  • Costumes - modern take on noir costumes due to high school setting

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