Wednesday, 26 October 2016

Film Research - Deadpool (Poster/Trailer Analysis)

Poster Analysis
Advertisements for Deadpool have been displayed again simple and minimal. On the first picture we see a close-up of half his body, I think they intended to do this because they would instantly know and familiarise themselves that it is Deadpool. Also the colour red from his superhero costume corresponds to the headline “Deadpool” in red, therefore creating a house style for him. His costume is a tight black and red leather suit, including gun holsters while carrying a gun (prop) which will help him along his quest. On the bottom of the poster we see extras that are added containing the release date, production company etc.. One thing that stands out on all posters here is the slogans like “Wait ‘Til you get a load of me” and “Bad Ass. Smart Ass. Great Ass.” These including catchy phrases or quotes from the character, makes the poster more friendly and welcoming attracting the audiences attention because of its good sense of humour. 













Trailer Analysis

  A establishing shot is presented at the beginning, giving the audience an aerial view of the location. It sets the scene at a busy city more like New York which is stereo typically known for having loads of taxi’s, busy streets with majority tourists who come visit.



Here  is a two close-up shots, with one with his facial expression and the other  both holding their hands together firmly. This suggest that the couple are unhappy but united as husband and wife, when he is told that he has cancer  so his very cautious about himself. However the wife feels sympathy towards her husband due to his health at risk.   


In the middle of the trailer a over-the-shoulder shot of a mysterious looking man, his facial expressions looks very fierce and deceptive suggesting that he could be a dangerous man especially if he has never met him in his life. Although the man helps him cure his cancer but only if he is willing to accept to live a life with special abilities, like having his body indestructible.



These four shots in a montage were fast paced edited while Wade was being brought to the lab. Each shot was right before another which was quick and rapid, building tension towards the audience that somethings not right. Close-ups of his face and the needle all link up to indicating that things doesn't feel as if he should do it. Eventually in the long shot he survived a massive bomb explosion which left the city dismantled, which was lucky and felt as if he had his life back now but left wonder how long was he out for.


In this mid-shot we then see Wade who’s face became ruined by the cure looking at 
mask, which he created himself. This signifies how important the mask is to him because he 
cannot show or reveal his identity for his life. However he then claims himself “Deadpool”, 
and hunts down the man who done this to him with the help of Colossus and Negasonic 
Teenage Warhead.

Target Audience:
I would say the target audience would be ages 13-18 for teenage
since the film has comical characters within a twist of the bad guys 
verses the good guys. I think the gender base will be aimed mainly at 
males because of how females aren't seen in the film industry as much 
as men. However a niche audience of females for the superhero 
Negasonic Teenage Warhead.

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