10 Best Movie Trailers Of The 2010s
2. Moonlight
Moonlight was one of the best films of the 2010s. Few coming-of-age stories have ever managed to evoke such emotion.
The raw authenticity of Moonlight is channelled throughout this trailer. The rugged yet colourful cinematography catches the eye immediately, and the performances heighten this sense of realism even more.
Mundane scenarios such as driving, walking through a school, or sitting in a bathtub are juxtaposed with flashes of the more difficult aspects of Chiron’s youth. Indeed, as pretty as parts of this trailer undoubtedly are, it also makes it clear Moonlight is not a typical coming-of-age tale.
Tying these moments together is a stunning string section led by a lone violin melody that’s simple yet captivating. Though the music isn’t the obvious choice to accompany the more poverty-stricken parts of Liberty City, it works wonderfully in this context.
Even with virtually no plot details, this trailer sells Moonlight with ease thanks to its authentic tone and unconventional music choice.