RA #7

For the rhetorical analysis on a movie trailer I chose a new movie that is in the theaters right now called Body of Lies. The target audience for this trailer is probably all Americans but it definitely appeals much more to adult men more than anyone else. I came to this conclusion because almost the entire trailer consists of action shots and things being blown up, which are things that men tend to like. I would definitely say that I am part of the target audience. The argument for this trailer is obviously to come and see the movie because it is awesome. The argument in this trailer is being made mostly through pathos because it appeals to men’s emotions by showing lots of cool action shots that guys like to see in movies. It also appeals to our emotions with the music. The music is exciting and upbeat and definitely makes you feel like something cool is happening. Also, the argument is made through ethos because of the big time actors that appear in this movie. Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio are two very good and highly respected actors and are two of my actual favorites. I think that most people would agree that having both of these actors in the movie would make it very hard to not be a good movie. I think that this movie trailer was very effective because being part of the target audience it really makes me want to go and see it. It is very well designed and put together and has some really cool lines and scenes that makes it very appealing.