24 January 2010

Film poster textual analysis- Hairspray

Hairspray (2007):
- Similarly to the Fame poster the characters have been split up into different sections of the poster, the larger their given space, the larger their importance, however not necessarily within the film but instead their celebrity status within reality in order to entice an audience by advertsising a great film cast.

- Bright colours within representing the mise en scene within the film, dated costumes reflect the time period.

- The characters facial expressions are that of which represent themselved on screen.

- Shapes within, circles, iconic of fame- spotlights, a huge aspiration within the film.

- Title of film placement bottom centre, also included are names of main stars, release date and names and logos of those involved within the production.

- Characters faces are lit up, white lighting surrounding them, emphasises the characters hair- key to storyline.

- Sans serif font, taking away formal effect, more fun. Similar within every poster analysed and thus relfecting the genre.