Similar texts - Sub task 1 - Poster - Hot Fuzz

This film poster is from the film ‘Hot Fuzz’ which was released in 2007 and directed by

The main background colour is black which connotes darkness and drama. The bright light shining on the two protagonists shows that they are under the spotlight and perhaps under some kind of pressure. The way half of their faces are in darkness and other half in such a bright light shows conflict and two sides within their personalities and maybe their situations.  The refection of the typical London scene in the sunglasses gives the film a context and shows where it is based.

The surly faces with steely expressions shows a resolute and determined attitude. The toothpicks in their mouths, connotes a need for a hard attitude and also shows their masculinity.  It is also copying the style in a humorous way to exaggerate the stereotype of ‘hard men’.

The font for the film title is bold and blocky and connotes masculinity. The darkness at the corners also mirrors the dark and light contrast on their faces. The reason I choose this poster to analyse was because the the high key lighting and close up on their faces. The posters connotations of masculinity makes it appeal more to a male audience, however the tongue in cheek attitude can be appreciated by all.