Key Conventions
Title/Tagline/Stars-The Title is in a bold capital font. This catches the readers attention immediately because it is shown in a different colour than the other conventions therefore, stands out to the reader when observed. The Tagline fills most of the film poster, this suggests that the reader should mainly focus on the tagline because it is bigger than the others. This shows that it's important in the poster and must be read. The main star is situated at the top of the poster. This exhibits that the audience will be intrigued by seeing his name in film poster. If the actor is well known, the audience will be more engaged in seeing the movie. In this case 'Liam Neeson' is an amazing actor which show that having him in the poster will increase the number of audiences. Also would be great for the audience to watch a movie that includes Liam Neeson.
Central Image-The main character Liam Neeson is shown as the central image. This is useful as it will immediately attract the audience that are fond of this character. Liam Neeson is a well known actor and has played in other movies therefore, this will effect the audience by making them watch another movie of his because if one was good, the next movie will be even better.
Iconography- The iconography that is shown in this movie is guns, car chases, fight scenes. Theses iconography might intrigue the audience by catching their interest in guns and fighting.
Stars- Liam Neeson is a well known actor and surprises his audiences with his amazing dialogues. The audience will be more excited for this movie seeing a very good actor.
Director- Pierre Morel is introduced at the end of the trailer. This will effect the audience by making them more interested in this movie because a brilliant director has directed this movie.
Pierre Morel has made successful film before. The audience will love to see another successful by him.
Setting- Taken is set in America. Most successful movies are set in america such as day after tomorrow. The audience will love to see a movie that his set in the same place they currently live in.
