The trailer begins with the distribution logo, Miramax.
There is a shot of a plane which then fades to black. The non-diegetic, music begins, which is based upon an upbeat record, this may indicate the genre of action.
The next few shots contain text which is yellow, an iconic colour to the film as it is portrayed a lot throughout, such as 'The Bride's' outfit. The writing presents the film, by promoting that it is a ‘’Quentin Tarantino’’ production and that it is his fourth film, fading to black.
There is a shot of somebody vigorously opening a car boot. The person is disguised as they are wearing a helmet- The mystery figure may relate to the crime genre as the character is hiding their identity. The shot then fades to black leading to the next shot of a gang of people slowly walking with weapons, this signifies a danger element.
Next there is a mid shot of the character riding a motorbike. So far in the trailer, there has been a few modes of transport, suggesting that people are coming together, or indicating that the storyline is based upon people fleeing.
We then see a long shot of the gang of people in long overalls walking through a crowded room. This shot then changes to a quick pan across to the character in yellow. The helmet has been removed which at this point, we realise that the character is a woman. This goes against stereotypical conventions as it may be seen as unfeminine to ride a motor bike. This is defeated however with her long hair making her seem feminine and, although the clothing is masculine, it is tight and can be seen as seductive.
The camera slowly zooms in as the bride turns around. After turning, the music ends from the build up to a more fast pace non-diegetic music. The change in music may connote the discovery of the character and her significance to the storyline.
There is then a shot of the yellow text on the black background, implying who the actor is, ‘’Uma Thurman’’.
This is followed by several shots of swords, one of them being an extreme close up, referencing that it is an important prop to the film. Meanwhile, there is diegetic sound of the people fighting.
There is a shot of Lucy and ‘The Bride’ outside, where it is snowing, the atmosphere and the scenery almost looks fake, which inflicts its postmodern elements of it being unrealistic and can add a humorous effect to it.
This is followed with a shot of a man practicing with a sword in a dark, compact room, adding to the violence. It also juxtaposes with the previous shot where the characters are fighting outside, initiating the idea that the film is packed with action.
There is a close up reaction shot of the bride, where her appearance looks disarrayed as she has a cut on her face and her hair is messy. She stares away from the camera, with an anxious expression, connoting that she has been fighting.
The trailer then cuts through a variety of actors in the film, which are transitioned to a negative contrast. This creates synergy as the same images are shown on the poster. The negative colours also make the film look unreal, again referencing to postmodern facets, as suggested, that films are becoming less realistic.
There is then some more action followed with an extreme close up of the brides eyes as she is looking around, this again makes her seem as though she is cautious as it appears she is looking for someone.
The non-diegetic music then slows down as the camera zooms up the woman, and emerges to a crane shot, where there are people crowded round her in black- the black clothing refers to a disguise again indicating the crime genre. The camera being above the character may suggest that she is inferior as it is positioned looking down at her. Additionally she is standing on glass, that is easily breakable, highlighting that she is the least dominant. This image is soon subverted, when there is a mid shot of her face with a determined expression where she pulls her sword up highlighting her confidence as the people fear away. The sword is pulled up across her body connoting that she is protected.
In between the next few shots of action, there is more text implying the release date. The text is on just long enough to read, the action shots are quick, suggesting that she two, is fast at fighting, which is also implied as there is a quick shot of her jumping across the camera. Furthermore, the prompt camera movement, from shot to shot suggest the action side to the film.
To finish the trailer off, there is dialogue between The Bride and Lucy, They are the main focus of the shot, whilst there is a blurred depth of field suggesting that they are important .
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