You are on page 1of 2

Background - The background of this film poster is

both dark and bleak, suggesting the film will undertake raw subjects that people in films rarely explore due to the society we live in, therefore, suggesting that the film is both adventurous and daring in the story line it attempts to explore. Furthermore, there is a hint of smoke in the background of the poster which conveys that the main protagonist in the film has no direction in his life and is unsure of which path to take in life.

Main Image - The main image on this film poster


is a close up profile shot of the main character with stern serious look on his face who is of a black ethnic background. The stern, serious looks on his face suggests the main character is conforming the the stereotype of young, black males of anger and violence.The hinting of facial hair on the main character implies he is a teenager who is trying to reach adolescence.

Title - This features a pun on the


word shot and infers the themes that this film will address and this anchored with the prop of a gun in the sub image further helps the effectiveness of this pun.

Sub image - The sub image is purposely


situated on the main characters head to imply that even if he presents himself as a hard, tough individual within he is still an innocent young boy within. The Young boy is also holding a gun which implies society and the environment he lives in has forced him into violence which again implies this film pays attention to stereotypes of young, black males.

Title - The lexis of Bullet Boy has


powerful alliteration meaning the film name is easy to remember and sticks in the potential target audiences minds. Furthermore bullet which conveys violence, gangs and death is juxtaposed with the innocent, untainted connotations of boy which implies that this film address many different themes.

Review - Mesmerising, striking,


stunning are all 3 emotive adjectives that create a positive representation of this film

You might also like