The document provides visual analysis and symbolism of a movie poster. Key elements of the poster like the protagonist's name in white, the contrast of light and dark sides, and objects like a gun and bullets depicted provide clues about the plot involving revenge or pursuit against the main character and the stakes of survival or protecting his family.
1. The caption has vindictive feeling
about it. The character may be The bright light that shines on
Liam Neeson’s name is in white being pursued by a group or the other side of him could
which helps the viewer recognise organisation who won’t stop until reflect on his hope for his
who the protagonist is. In addition, they get their revenge. situation. It also has a classic
the white can be related to contrast with the dark side on
“purity” or “white knight” which the left which has taken up
could symbolise what he may be most of the screen. This could
trying to accomplish in the movie. reflect on the current situation
for him.
Red title – Makes it stand out so
that it’s the first thing the view will
see. It can also trigger a belligerent
or primitive thought which will
relate to the theme of the movie.
The gun in his hand could
The black background has a dark symbolise his “weapon of fury”
“black hole” feeling which could against his enemies. It could
symbolise his burdens or his past. also be the tool for protecting
It also relates to death and the his family or daughter.
end which might hinting at what
is at stake in the movie.
The shell bullets on the floor
gives a foresight as to what
he will encounter.