Sound Analysis

There is a mixture of Diegetic and Non-diegetic sounds in this clip from the opening battle in X-men: Days of Future Past. The most recognizable piece of Non-diegetic sound in it is the dramatic soundtrack in the background which plays above everything throughout the scene to suggest the clips intensity and importance in the movie.. The Non-diegetic music is parallel to the scene, as the fast-paced fighting and actions of the characters fits in well with the cinematic and intense piece of music. In the first part of the clip, the Diegetic sound effect of the sentinels being released can be heard, suggesting a fight will ensue and they have found the mutants.

The intensity of the music increases as the scene switches to the sentinel pods falling from the sky, with a screeching alarm music being heard. The first piece of dialogue is fast paced and alarming and comes from one of the main characters, who has, using his mutant ability, spotted the sentinels. There is then the Diegetic sound of the barrel in his hand collapsing to the floor. The sound effect of Blink's portal opening and closing as they jump between spaces allows the audience to understand that it is a sci-fi film. Blink's first piece of Dialogue indicates that they expected the sentiments to come, and that she is warning them that they need to get ready to fight. The increased intensity and panic of the dialogue from all characters in the scene, create a quick-paced atmosphere which fits in well with the Non-diegetic music, The fact that they are about to battle is reinforced as the sound effect of Bishop's powered gun reloading can be heard.

The crumbling of the walls is the next sound that the audience will immediately pick up on, showing that the enemies are reaching their base, closer and closer to destroying them. As one of the sentinels land on the ground with a crash, the soundtrack intensifies further and the sound effects of the mutants powering up and their muffled diegetic breaths can be overheard just before the fight ensues.