Theatrical 6 - 'Silver Linings'

Analysis:

• handheld camer shots ot open show instability
• the opening is establishing the setting/location first - long establishing shot of the house
• the dialogue opens about the main character- not to him or his own monologue which shows his seclusion in society and his issues and how they affect everyone
• immediately sets up the issues faced by the protagonist - mental illness
• the juxtaposition of the monologue by the main character to the contrasting actions - such as not being angry and then throwing the book outside the window
• theme of running is introduced early on as well
• sets up that he is getting better
• non chronological shots of the scenes from the film are breaking up the montage of his running, it is a constant theme through the trailer - like his coping mechanism
• introduced to the other protagonist in the first minute - helps to show their developing relationship
• share the social awkwardness shown through the shot reverse shot and their handheld shots 
• development of their relationship shown through change of music t a more uplifting and new beginnings style music
• tell it is romantic as the shots get more intimate and therefore more close ups
• includes names of actors throughout the film
• ends in equilibrium with the montage of the uplifting moments from the film