Spiderman: Across The Spider-verse

Spiderman: Across The Spider Verse, is a 2023 animated superhero film following on from the first Spider-verse movie. Throughout watching this trailer, I was amazed at the variety of colours used to portray the emotions, moods, and tensions of the scenes. The background music completely fits the scenes and builds up anticipation, followed by the tones of the characters previewed and the emotion in their voice; provoking personal emotions as the trailer continues. e movie but also the trailer engaging and emotion-provoking. This film is entirely unique, using a variety of camera angles, camera shots, Mise-En-Scene, colours, and diegetic and non-diegetic sounds within the 2 minutes, and 49 seconds, of the trailer. All contributing to making not only the movie but also the trailer engaging and emotion-provoking.

In the opening 7-15 seconds of the trailer, Miles introduces himself using diegetic audio, swinging through the city in his Spider-Man suit. The camera presents a full body shot,  showcasing his improved abilities and new suit. This creates excitement as he demonstrates his superhero identity and skills, supported by the engaging non-diegetic sound of drums in the background. However, a shift occurs when Miles is seen without his Spider-Man suit, facing personal challenges. His confident expression turns to panic, showcased through a close-up, and a moment of dread is captured just before 15 seconds. Dark lighting adds to the tension. This suggests that while Miles appears in control as Spider-Man, he struggles in his personal life; Giving us a potential hint at the story, and increasing the audience's curiosity.

Another scene building up excitement starts at 21-34 seconds, with a bright and humorous setting. A new character, spot, is introduced while stealing from a convenience store. Through a full body shot, we see Spot's distinct appearance, a white body covered in black spots, instantly marking him as an intriguing new villain. The scene shifts as Miles attacks Spot, the shot cutting to a short scene with Miles’ parents in an office, with Miles and Spot seen fighting through the window, in the background. Miles’ father seems occupied on his phone, possibly texting Miles right before his late arrival. Miles’, initially cheerful mood changes as the discussion takes a serious turn regarding his academics. The calm office is juxtaposed to the action scene before it, this brings a comedic effect to the viewer but also sets as a reminder that Miles is a teenager who bears a heavy burden for his age. Suddenly, Spot emerges from a black hole, captured through a shaky zoom-in, causing Miles to panic and underscoring the threat he poses. This introduction of Spot piques the audience's interest, as this new character offers a unique and interesting dynamic not previously seen.

A scene significantly developing the story for the film is shown through, a 14-second sequence halfway through the trailer, as character roles and positions get clearer through dialogue. Opening with Miles in his room relaxing on his bed, interrupted by Gwen Stacy, displayed through a medium shot, hovering above him through a portal. Shortly after, a scene shows Miles going through a portal, wearing his Spider suit; these scenes reveal a diversity of new characters, backgrounds, and an entire community using a master shot. Miles himself goes through a portal, wearing his Spider-Man suit, these scenes revealing a diversity of new characters, and eventually, an entire community of Spider-people, using a master shot.

The narrative takes a dynamic shift from 1:56 to 2:18 seconds. Starting with Miles being chased by the spider society, the lighting becomes darker, intensifying the atmosphere. Quick cuts accentuate the scenes, allowing more dialogue to emerge through the diegetic audio of the characters. The use of varying camera angles—low for Miguel and high for other characters—highlights the power dynamics among them. A train scene swiftly transitions to Miles swinging through a rain-soaked city, symbolising heightened emotions. The sequence intercuts action, intimate moments, and more, possibly reflecting the complexity of Miles' emotions and mindset following an intense shared experience with other characters. This cuts into a scene, capturing Miles in a low angle shot, emphasising a shift in power, accompanied by his confident expression and tone through diegetic audio. Supported with intense drum beats and lyrics like “Don’t stop me now.”; played throughout the whole of these scenes. The intense crescendo of powerful musical elements from 1:56 to 2:18 enhances the emotional impact and maintains a cohesive storytelling approach that keeps the audience fully engaged and immersed in the unfolding narrative.

In summary, the "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" trailer, gives a visually and emotionally rich experience, skilfully utilising a variety of cinematic techniques, colours, audio, and narrative elements; creating a cohesive and emotionally resonant trailer, that is engaging and intriguing using diverse backgrounds, characters, and intense scenes.