Analysing a Film Poster

This is a poster for the film Mean Girls which is a typical modern rom com. I chose to analyse this poster because it was a definate insperation to our piece. One the poster there are the 3 girls in a group dressed as typical teenage girls that 'every girls want to be'. They are in poses that relate to teenage girls that this film will relate to showing off their glamour, attitude and status which is a main element within this film. However the main actress is to the side but bigger than the rest of the girls showing a defiante isolation between her and the girls not only that but her costume also represent the isolation as it is a completly different style completly. The main actor is Lindsey Lonhan and is a very popular figure to teenage girls and so her name is placed at the top of the poster which will ultimatly draw the intended audience in.
    The title of the film 'Mean Girls run up the side/middle of the poster but also up the side of the main actress. The title highlights the word 'Mean' catching the audiences attention as to the concept of this film. It also creates a break between the group and the main actress showing the isolation and difference between them giving a hint to what the film may be about leaving the audience to wonder and want to know more.
   There is then a quote underneth the 3 girls which say 'Watch your back'. This is a catchy quote again implying the storyline for this film. Its also shows revengful ways of these girls and that they are prepared to do whatever it takes to get what they want. Underneath this and the title are the important and essential features of a film poster like the release date and other actors within the film. The background of this poster is plain grey/purple colour very simple but going well with the colour scheme of the whole poster.

I chose this poster to analyse aswell because it is also a typical rom com and again gave us ideas for our final piece and also has the idea of a modern fairytale. The backgroud of this poster is plain white and contasts well with the main character, sam's dress. The dress shows typical fairytale but also shows her innocence and contrasts with the bright pink converses showing the audience the modern edge. 'The Prince' is also dressed in a way that contrasts with Sam's outfit completly but also show a modern prince compared to a traditional one again emphasising that modern twist.

    The 'Princess' is being carried on the 'princes' back which is very unconventional again shows the modern take to the original fairytale Cinderella. The Title stand out against the rest of the poster so grabs the readers attention aswell as compliamenting the background. The names of the actors are then postioned at the top the the poster in a bold black font again standing out to the audience and showing that there are popular actors within the film attracting their target audience.
   The quote for the film is 'This film is what dreams are made of'. Having seen the film and familiar with Hilary Duff's music i know that this is a take on one on Hilary Duff's songs 'what dreams are made of' which is also music to the film. This quote and the lyric in the actual song link nicely to the film and storyline of it.