My chosen movie
1) What film have you chosen?
The Wolf of Wall Street
2) Why did you choose this film in particular?
I chose this film because I thought it would be an entertaining film and I could write a lot about it in my analysis.
Institutional background
1) What was the film studio or production company behind your chosen film?
Paramount and Red Granite Pictures are the production companies behind The Wolf of Wall Street.
2) Who was the distributor for the theatrical release of the film in the UK?
Universal Pictures International (UPI) are the distributors for the film in the UK.
No brand loyalty
1) What genre does your chosen film fit into?
It fits into the genres of Biography, Comedy and Crime.
2) How can you tell it fits that genre?
The Wolf of Wall Street fits into the genre of Biography as it is based on a true story about Jordan Belfort who pleaded guilty to fraud and related crimes in connection with stock market manipulation and running a boiler room as apart of a penny stock scam. It comes under the genre of Comedy as there are a lot of humorous jokes and the movie manages to put Belfort in very serious scenes and let his craziness work its magic. The Wolf of Wall Street fits into Crime as there is involvement of corruption and federal government.
3) Does your chosen film have any stars or a director that are known for that particular genre?
Jonah Hill is particularly known for starring in Comedy films.
It's all a matter of timing
1) What was the UK release date for your chosen film?
It was released on the 17/01/2014 in the UK.
2) When did the first trailer appear on YouTube for your chosen movie?
It was published on June 16th 2013.
3) What other examples of marketing (teaser trailers, main trailers, newspaper or TV interviews etc.) can you find for your chosen film before the film's release date?
Here is another trailer published before the release date.
It's a social thing
1) What was the word-of-mouth like for your film?
82% of the audience has given a good review of the movie on Rotten Tomatoes.
2) Find three quotes of users reviews.
Martin Roberts - "A terrific watch, and bound to be one of the funniest films of the year.""
Chris Stuckmann - "DiCaprio's powerhouse performance, and Scorsese's brilliantly energetic direction makes this a must watch for film lovers."
Raam Tarat - "This is a fantastic exploration of money, greed, and a truly flawed character that spent much of the nineties on a jaw-dropping but pernicious thrill-ride."
Risky business
1) What was the original budget for your chosen film?
$100,000,000
2) How much money did the film make in the opening weekend?
In the US it made $18,510,00 in the opening weekend.
3) How much money had the film made in total?
It had made $116,866,727 in total.
4) For a film to be considered a box office success, it needs to make at least two-and-a-half times the budget in box office takings. Was the film you have chosen a success?
The Wolf of Wall Street did not make two and a half times the budget therefore it would not be considered as a box office success.
Stars in their eyes
1) What films has the director previously directed? Are they in the same or similar genres?
Martin Scorsese has directed films such as 'Shutter Island' and 'The Soul of a Man'. These films fall under the genres of Mystery and Biography.
2) Who is the main star in this film?
Leonardo DiCaprio is the main star in this film.
3) What other films had the main star appeared in?
He has starred in movies such as Titanic, Romeo and Juliet, and Inception.
4) Are the stars or the director or the writer mentioned in the trailer?
Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Matthew McConaughey, Jordan Belfort and Terence Winter are mentioned in the trailer.
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