1. Olivia Lyons
A2 Foundation Portfolio
Film Review Analysis
Magic Mike Film Review Analysis:
The image portrays the male
The proxemics of the
character as a sex object and the
character, within the
The simple text and layout shows mise on scene establishes the genre
image, shows that he is
the informality of the review. as comedy.
perhaps a dominant male.
Information
Simple layout on the film,
reflects the when it was
linear narrative produced,
of the film. who
produced/di
rected and
Language edited it.
appeals to the
female audience,
A synopsis
“lets face it, he’s
of the film
taking off his
appeals to
clothes again”.
the
Directly
audience as
addressing the
it gives them
target audience
an overview
in giving an idea
of the films
of what they will
content.
be seeing.
This
information
will
influence
the
audience’s
decision as
to whether
or not they
will be
interested in
seeing the
The use of a cast list captures the film.
audience’s attention as they will be
drawn in and interested if there are
actors/ actress’s they like or are
familiar with.

2. Olivia Lyons
A2 Foundation Portfolio
Film Review Analysis
Ted Film Review Analysis:
The bear in the image appears to be The image suggests the genre of the
mid conversation and suggests that film as being a comedy as the mise
there isn’t any realism within the film, on scene shows the man is sat in a
which is a convention of the comedy park with a fictional bear and
genre. appears to be laughing with him.
Film
Credits-
Information
on the film,
when it was
produced,
who
produced/di
rected and
edited it.
Synopsis
gives a brief
summary of
the film, to
give an
insight as to
what the
audience
should
expect.
Appeals across a variety of audience The review has an informal balance
groups but includes adult humour of text and images.
that would be appreciated by
teenagers and above.

3. Olivia Lyons
A2 Foundation Portfolio
Film Review Analysis
Taken Film Review Analysis:
Image of the man dominates the
page which suggests he has great
importance within the film and is a
stereotypical alpha-male character.
The image uses Guttenbergs design
principle of The Rule of Thirds as the Direct address to the audience
male character is situated just over shows the characters power and
half of the image. This shows his authority and captures the
power and importance. audience’s attention.
“Look Closer” Box gives more
Formal balance between
of an insight about what the
the amount of text and
audience will see and targets
the image size.
The sparks of fire have connotations the preferred audience for
of danger which is a convention of the film.
the thriller genre.