Film Posters-Analysis

Film Posters-Analysis

The film poster called ‘Blade runner’ looks like an action/thriller movie. This is due to the fact that there is a superior/dominant looking man holding a gun which has been half cut off which suggests it could be tricking the audiences eyes into thinking it’s something else. Moreover, there is another man underneath the protagonist (as he has the largest image) dressed in an army outfit holding a cigarette which immediately tells the audiences that the movie is about war. In addition, I think the film is aimed at mostly males of the age 18 and above, because this is the age males have the authority to join the army.

The film poster called ‘Scary Movie 2’ looks like a comedy/thriller movie. This is because of the colours firstly. The colours are really bright and exaggerated which make it ironic as it’s called ‘Scary..’ which connotes dark and creepy however, the colour used in this case are the total opposite. Furthermore, the facial expressions look fake and forced which suggests the genre is a comedy. The poster tells the audiences that the story line could be about a group of friends who come together and watch a ‘Scary movie’ but then as the movie progresses bad things occur. Moreover, I think the film was aimed at males and females in their 20’s and above as the characters in the movie look quite young.

In this third film poster, from just look at the central image I believe that the movie could be about a lost man stranded on a deserted town which was once alive. The genre of the film seems like it’s a thriller movie. This is because of the weather conditions shown; a tornado which suggests something negative will happen again. Furthermore, I think the film is aimed at mostly males aged 25-45. This is due to the fact that most males between these ages are interested in movies similar to this one.

The film poster shown on the left suggest its an adventure/thriller movie. This is firstly because of the title of the poster ‘I’m not scared’ which tells us the character in the movie has to go or do something frightening, however is brave and strong as he is tries to look on the positive side. Furthermore, the story line could be about a young boy who has to go down a whole in the ground to receive or do something. The facial expression presented on his face looks like he is reluctant to go down which tells us something destructive or undesirable is down there. Moreover, I think the film is aimed at both males and females between the ages of 12-30. This is because the character shown in the picture is a young boy. Also, the storyline could intrigue the elder generation (30 years).

The film poster sin city immediately tells us the genre of the film is an action/thriller movie. This is because of the famous actor Jason Strathem who is known for an actor in action movies. Secondly, the man holding the gun suggests its come sunder the violence category. The storyline could be about the main protagonist, in this case Jason, who has to go on a mission or something to do with revenge with many obstacles in the way. I think this movie is aimed at males of the ages between 20-50 as most males these ages are interested in watching action’violence films.

The poster on the right called ‘Pirates of the Caribbean immediately tells us the movie is about a group of pirates from a certain area. Furthermore, poster suggests that the storyline could be about a bunch of pirates who are on a quest or mission to get to a destination (because of the ship shown on the poster) or receive something meaningful and important. The genre of the film is fantasy, action and adventure. Also, Johnny Depp is seen with a gun in his hand which suggests the use of violence will take place within the movie. In addition, the film could be aimed at both males and females aged 15-55. It’s a movie about pirates on a quest which fascinates would fascinate both genders.

The film poster on the right called ‘Bride and Prejudice’  tells us that the film could be about a male and a female who fall in love with each other but however, go through many arguments and misunderstandings, hence the word ‘Prejudice’. Moreover, the facial expression on the female character, to me, looks quite devious and cunning which could suggest that she has planned something evil or wicked or could just be a misinterpretation. Furthermore, the genre of the film could be comedy and romance as of the two characters shown in the front and because of the others in the background which shows them having a laugh and as well as enjoying themselves. I think the target audience for this film is mostly males between the ages of 15-45. This is due to the fact that it is a   a romance; many women of theses ages are mostly interested in romance movies with a bit of laughter.

The film poster called ‘Million dollar baby’ looks like it’s about a dominant and successful woman who has been trained by professionals shown in the background. Furthermore, as she is wearing gym clothes, this could suggest that:  she is either an athlete, expert in sports or a boxer. By looking a

t poster, I assumed that the story line could be about, a woman, having several competitions which she has to train for to reach her goal or succeed in her career. I think the genre of this film is Sports and Drama. I say Drama because it seems like a movie where there is a lot drama and arguing over the specific sport. Moreover, the movie could be aimed at females aged 18-40. This Is because this is usually the age that females want to become active and fit which could be shown in this particular movie.