The Sci-Fi film Monsters (2010) - textual analysis
Monsters was made in 2010, it fits into both the alien invasion and mutation sub-genres of the sci-fi genre. The narrative of a crashed NASA space probe suggests the film include space travel however this doesn't end up featuring in the film. But, the idea of space exploration and alien life is a major aspect of the storyline.
There are many key sci-fi conventions in the trailer. The opening shots show the destruction that hints at the alien invasion and mutation narrative. The text flickers and the choice of font for the text on screen "Six years ago" also suggests this belongs in the sci-fi genre. The later text on screen referring to a "NASA space probe" reinforces these initial impressions. The shot from within the car of the sign saying 'Warning: Infected Zone' then introduces the idea of mutations and scientific experimentation; this is two key sci-fi sub-genres. Following these key opening shots, the editing shows glimpses of the creatures that have mutated as well as further evidence of destruction.
The target audience is difficult to judge. According to the film website IMDB Monsters was given a 12A rating in the UK which would definitely open it up to a teenage audience. The film features two main characters, male and female, as well as the suggestion of a romantic relationship between them. It could be argued this would appeal to more male, than a female audience with an age range of 14-35 as men are usually more interested in Sci-Fi films than woman. The fact Monsters is a little known, low-budget indie film might also mean this film would be watched by a more educated or middle-class audience.
The horror film Saw III - Textual analysis
Saw III was made in 2006. Its a Canadian-American horror film directed by Darren Lynn Bousman. The story follows Jeff after his son is hit and killed by a car; he is put in a series of tests by Jigsaw in order try and let go of his vengeance on the man that killed him. Meanwhile a bed-ridden John Kramer has ordered his apprentice Amanda Young to kidnap a doctor named Lynn, in order to keep him alive for one final test before he dies of cancer.
The props being used are mainly mechanical machinery and metal that make the film really gory. and gruesome to watch. From these props, the location can be told of that the movie, it is filmed within a set up factory, the film is about teaching people who are in really fortunate positions in life but abusing there privileges, an evil life threatening lesson.
There many sounds that help add to the goriness of the film such as Sharp contraptions, with fierce metal killing blades, Rough Beat up clothing for the ordeal's the characters have endured, sweating and hard body struggle and lastly dark rusty surroundings.
The camera shots being used in the film trailer are that of typical horror film Genre with many hard Close ups and Mid Close Ups, to portray and make exemplar the fear and terror that is occurring within the film. Also, a lot of pans are used, the camera panning around the room as the characters are put in situations with objects to help them out.
The audience would probably be adults or old teenagers because the film is not something you would want to let your children watch because it would scare them and freak them out from all the blood and goriness. I also think the film would appeal more to men than woman because its quite a dark and harsh film that woman may be less interested in watching because woman tend to tend to be more squeamish.
A romance film Paperman - textual analysis
Paperman is a short animation romantic comedy film that was created by Walt Disney/directed by John Kahrs. The location is set in New York City around the time of 1940, and begins at a train station. A young man and woman are waiting for a train together when the young woman is hit by a flying piece of paper. When the man removes the paper from her face, he finds she has left a lipstick kiss print on the paper. Before he can say anymore, the woman has jumped on the train and all he is left with is this piece of paper. The man then pursues the woman after sharing the moment together, until he finds her in an opposite office block to his own. The paper with the kiss is the final paper aero plane he can flow from his desk to grab her attention. The paper stirs up all of the other aero planes he has thrown until they eventually lead him to her. The pair are then reunited and the film finishes with them facing each other at the same train station they met.
Paperman is firstly set on the platform of a train station and in the young man’s workplace office. These are both typical locations that the audience can easily relate to and have probably experienced themselves, therefore making the short film easier to relate to in general.
There is no dialogue in Paperman. This means that the audience have to closely watch throughout to follow the narrative of the short film and therefore the audience can interpret for themselves what the characters are feeling and use their imagination what they would say if they were speaking creating an active and engaged audience. Additionally, there's lots of diegetic sound used throughout the short film, such as the paper rustling and train pulling off from the platform. This further allows the audience to feel as though they we are there in the character’s shoes, and also helps to set the scene.
The audience for the Paper man is for young women and older teenage girls, as well as perhaps young men, who both feel they can empathise and sympathise with the protagonist.
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