This is the first key shot seen in the trailer for the latest 'Rocky Balboa' and shows his past success and fame as a boxer. The shot synchronises with the classic soundtrack heard in the background, previously heard in the Rocky films. The black and white lighting also shows the history of his boxing and that his successes are far behind him. I may take inspiration from the black and white lighting as my trailer will show the struggle (in black and white) someone has to go through to make it to the top (colour).
Rocky is now seen as an older man looking back on his past memories and it is clear he is keen for one last match against the current champion. The location seen displays a fairly rundown and desolate factory with big machinery and not one person surrounding Rocky. This could suggest that he is not famous anymore and that he is no longer living the high life of glamour and fame.
The next shot is significant as it shows Rocky's trainer from the past who has clearly moved on in his life and is no longer immersed in the boxing world. His facial expression is one of shock and confusion when hearing of Rocky's intention to box the current champion.
This shows Rocky starting to train and the audience can see that his training environment is in a garden/park without an extensive amount of equipment available to him. The lighting is fairly dark and suggests that Rocky is training at all times of the day, in order to be at his best.
The shot above shows the training environment of Mason (the champion) and you can see that he is preparing for the fight in high quality and contemporary facilities as well as there being brighter lighting and a boxing ring to fight someone in (Rocky uses a single punching bag above).
The current champion, Mason, is shown winning and this indicates his talent in boxing and there are paparazzi taking pictures of his success (the belt he wins is behind him). He is shown to be muscular and youthful, juxtaposing to Rocky who has aged and lost his peak physical condition.
Rocky is now seen punching dead cattle and this shows his old-school image of boxing and how training was done in the past. The fact he is now punching cattle may suggest he is progressing in his training and that he is taking the fight very seriously.
In the press conference Mason is wearing an expensive suit with earrings and sunglasses showing his wealth and is also laughing at Rocky, who he has clearly dismissed as someone who can challenge him. The shot shows Mason in the 'driving seat' but also sets it up for Rocky to defy the odds and win.
In the fight Rocky is landing a blow on Mason and this suggests the fight is closer than what was expected. Rocky looks in good physical condition and doesn't look out of place. The fight comes after Rocky training hard to get into the right shape and he looks like a force to be reckoned with.
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