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Film Poster Analysis

Blade Runner

Blade Runner is a film that was produced in 1982. Its stars Harrison Ford and it is a sci-fi action movie. The film poster features Harrison Ford and Sean Young. The Blade Runner poster possesses key conventions of sci-fi genre. The buildings shown underneath Harrison and Sean are futuristic and modern. This contrasts to the female protagonist. Her makeup costume and hair suggests that she is from the 80's. The futuristic buildings along with the galactic-like gun held by the male protagonist suggest that this movie may include a time travel element, which again indicates that this is apart of the sci-fi genre. 


Scary Movie 2

From looking at the movie poster, you can immediately tell that it is not a traditional horror movie despite the title of the film as it does not include many key conventions of a horror/thriller movie poster. The character seen in the 'O' of the title along with the fake priest making a cross sign with his fingers, it is obvious that this movie will contain a plethora of comedic elements. The group of people featured on the cover are dressed in clothing that was mainly popular in the early 2000s, the styling of the costume is also something that shows the time that this movie was set in. Scary Movie was produced i 2001, so the choice of style (clothing and hair) was very relevant. 'What Lies Beneath' is written on one of the female's tops. This could potentially hint to the view that this movie will be paying homage or be a comedic/satire movie based on the 2001 movie 'What lies beneath'.


Uzak

Uzak is a film that was released in 2002. From the text that is bordering the film poster, it is blatant to the audience this film is french and therefore based in France. The man is seen starting off into scenery that looks grey and lacklustre.  Amidst the dull atmosphere appears to be a town. The man seen looking into the distance might indicate that he is from this town and wants to leave. 


I'm Not Scared 

I'm Not Scared is a thriller released in 2003. The audience will know that this is a thriller movie because of the critic review at the bottom calling this film 'The Award-winning thriller'. There is a young man seen looking into a large hole within the ground. He has a concerned and worried look on his face. The blue skies in the background along with the stripped child-like clothing indicate that he most likely stumbled upon the whole whilst in a playground or at the park. The fact that a child is the main thing presented on the cover could suggest that the movie is about being young or childhood. The mention of it being a thriller along with the anxious look on his face could potentially suggest that this movie is about fears from a kids perspective or the worries and concerns that are faced during childhood. 


Sin City

Sin City is a film that was released in 2005. The film poster contains key conventions of a crime drama/ action film. The majority of cast members featured in the film poster are carrying a weapon of some sort. This portrays to the audience that this film will have some elements of action and crime. All of the cast members are dressed in dark clothing, standing in the rain. This evokes a sense of mystery and creates enigma codes for the viewer. Enigma is also created by the figure walking at the bottom of the screen. 


Pirates of the Caribbean 

Pirates of the Caribbean was released in 2001. From the film poster, you can tell that this film is set in 1700. The ships seen in the foreground are old fashioned and antique. The costume that is seen on Johnny Depp ties in well to the time period and the geographical location that this movie was set in. The gun prop in his hand also contextually links to weapons pirates used in the 1700s. The gun also portrays to the viewer that this movie will contain elements of action. 


Bride and Prejudice 

This film, Bride and Prejudice released in 2004. From the film poster, it would be apparent that this film was set in Asia. The title Bride and Prejudice is a spin-off of the title of the movie Pride and prejudice. Viewers that see this poster will notice the link between the two movies and assume that this movie will have the same story line and will be intrigued to watch it. The two main characters in the foreground are seen stood back to back with two different types of Asian culture shown behind them. The back to back stance could present conflicting mindsets between the two characters and the different families could depict the cultural differences that are explored in the movie. The costume of all the people seen is very traditional to Asian culture and ties in with the theme of this film. 


Million Dollar Baby

Million Dollar Baby is a film that was released in 2004. From the film poster, you can infer that this film is based on sport and competitiveness. The woman seen in the foreground is wearing a sports bra with a stern look on her face. Her back is shown to the camera, presenting her toned back muscles. This portrays her as strong. The two faces seen within the shadows have the same expression that she does. They could be her mentors 

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