Assignment 10:Two Thriller Poster Analysis

Patrycia ButrymEsere Simei-Akajagbo

Shivonne WeekesCourtney Buabeng

Film Posters To Analyse

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)

Taken(2008)

Film 1

The gun indicates that there is crime involved and possibly the aspect of murder.

Gun

Man

Girl

The man’s face is serious and mysterious, showing he’s on a mission. Also, the placement and size of his picture depicts he’s importance and dominance.

The emotion and placement of the girl on the phone illustrate her reliance on the male figure and how petrified she is.

Denotation/Connotation Courtney

The characters representation shows aggression and formality as you can see in his facial expression.

The gun suggests that the character is involved in crime and murder can be included in this film.

The main character is wearing black which shows that he is in grief and also that he has authority.

Character Representation Patrcycia

StereotypesStereotypes in this genre are:• Stereotypical vulnerable female victim in need of a male rescuer. • Antagonist is a mystery man.• Daunting incidental theme music to build tension.• Killers/kidnappers are hidden until the climax of the film.

Stereotypes are reinforced:• The father of the young girl is the rescuer and kills the kidnappers. • The young girl is a vulnerable female victim. • The typical thriller storyline. (Kidnap, crime, murders and rescue in the end.)• The volume control of the music increases and is intensified in most climatic

scenes. • Kidnapper is revealed in the end.

Setting and LocationThe setting and location is dull and black which represents the mystery in the film.

All the images shown in the background are in sepia effect to show a flashback of all the scenes throughout the film and to show the audience what type location its set in before they go to watch it .

The location that are shown in the smaller images behind the character suggest that there is a lot of action and crime happening.

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Film 1Colour Symbolism Black.

-Connotes formality, mystery, death, darkness, suggests sin, negativity, strength, authority and angst.

Black and white.-Symbolises flashbacks and past events. These colours connote innocence, safety and positivity. Orange.

-Connotes energy and the brightness of the text is prominent and captures audiences attention.

Courtney

Film 1Language Of Film Title & Catchphrase

Catchphrase:“I WILL FIND YOU…I WILL KILL YOU.”• The words in the

catchphrase define the actual storyline and create a sense of bravery and skill.

• It also highlights that there is crime involved and audience know what to expect.

• The mode of address is very much masculine and suggestive.

Film title:• The enigmatic word “TAKEN”

already builds tension and mystery.

• The font of the title is in capital letters which is striking and the brightness of orange colour is very engaging.

• The mode of address is quite formal, stern and intensified.

Courtney

Film 1Text Analysis

Actor Credit:• No other character

credit except “Liam Neeson.”

• The main focus is on the main character, which is essential for admiration of the actor and the character in the film.

Film Title:• Size- Large and bold.•The placement of the text is in the centre.•The colour orange makes the title appear enticing and energetic.

The Catchphrase:• Is also large and in

bold. • It is the most iconic

sentence within the entire film.

Courtney

Framing/CAM SAMCA mid shot is used to view the main character with more detail.

The main character is enlarged to stand out from the rest and be the main subject.

Low key lighting is used to also keep the main character as the subject.

Sepia effect to show flashbacks.

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Film 2 Denotation/Connotation

Denotation Connotation

FireFire symbolises power, fierceness of the character.

Mockingjay BirdMockingjay bird is a symbol of hope and rebellion

Metal RingMetal Ring symbolises closure and importance of character- isolated from surroundings.

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Film 2Character Representation

Facial Expressions: reveals her determination.

CAM SAMC:Mid shot- shows her power and her authority.

Props: the arrow symbolises reaching out and achieving her goal.

Costumes: The white symbolises hope and goodness. The black symbolises power and elegance.

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Stereotypes

Stereotypes in this genre are:• Women- Strong, vulnerable, Independent, brave and a

breadwinner.

Stereotypes are challenged:• The feminine's are adopting masculine characteristics

such as providing for their families and being strong.Stereotypes are reinforced:• Women are presented as vulnerable and fragile

Film 2Setting/Location

Location-• The background is black and there isn't any hints of the location.

• Therefore, this connotes with a sense of mystery.

Setting-• There’s stark contrast of the vivid red and black

•Creates an aggressive poster- drawing the audience in.

•Also implies a dark tone for the film

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Film 2Colour Symbolism

Red-Connotes with aggression, blood, danger, love, desire and strength.

Black-Connotes with power and mystery.

White-Connotes with reverence, hope and purity.

Orange-Connotes with energy and enthusiasm.

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Film 2Language Of Film Title & Catchphrase

Language Of Film Title:The Hunger Games: Catching Fire• Connotation - The

words ‘catching Fire’ means there is bravery.

• Mode of address – gives excitement because the title is in capitals and bold.

• The title reveals that she is reliving the same experience.

Catchphrase:“Remember who the enemy is”

• Connotation- The words carry a theme of rebellion.

•Mode of address- Adds aggression to the poster.

•It evokes the action genre- i.e. Superhero teaches the ‘bad guys’- enemy .

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Film 2Text Analysis

Film Title:• Size- Big and bold

• Text is centred

• Metal rendering- enhances Sci-Fi look.

•Colour-Yellow look hot and dangerous.

‘Catching Fire’• Is bigger than the main title ‘The Hunger Games’ • Suggests that the poster wants to invite more viewers

• Who were not fans of the previous sequence.

Actor Credit:• No character credit.

•The main focus is on the main character- creates popularity for character and actor.

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Film 2Framing & CAM SAMC

Mid Shot to reveal her actions.

The camera is straight on to highlight the focus on the character.

The framing is portrait.

The character is centred which emphasises that she is the important one.

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