The Vow

9 Frame Analysis of the 9 Frame Analysis of the Film Trailer, a magazine Film Trailer, a magazine cover and a Film Poster cover and a Film Poster

Analysis.Analysis.

9 Frame Analysis of the 9 Frame Analysis of the Film Trailer, a magazine Film Trailer, a magazine cover and a Film Poster cover and a Film Poster

Analysis.Analysis.

Film Poster AnalysisFilm Poster AnalysisBy simply looking at this poster you can immediately see what genre the film is. From the front style and the bright colours (mainly pink and white).

The way in which the two models are situated very close together in a kissing, emotional pose, indicates that they are in a relationship and as they are the only two people in the poster you immediately see that the love story is between only two people.

The two models are in the middle of the poster which shows that the two characters are at the center of the film and the plot of the film will revolve around their relationship.

The way that the attractive male actor has his eyes open is entitled to make him look even more attractive and for the female target audience to be drawn into the film for the matter of fact that he is in the film.

The image is very tightly cropped to suit the two models, an indication that they are the only main characters. In relation to the trailer and the magazine they are in a romantic pose which is promoting the relationship whilst the shot has the male character being the active model.

Magazine CoverMagazine CoverChanning Tatum is one of the main characters from the film “The Vow” his appearance in a lot of romance films makes him an instant heart throb for women which are the main target audience for romance films.

His square pose and looking straight into the camera is made to create a link between the audience and the model and show of his posture and build. The casual pose and relaxed look is solely to create a feel of calm making a very strong link between the two.

This poster is promoting the main attraction of the film in my opinion, not the plot of the film but the main character and heart throb of the film just as in P.S I love you promoted Gerrard Butler, promoting the main man from the film will urge the female target audience to want to see the film even more.

Channing Tatum appears in the magazine cover in casual attire which is what he wears in the film, the matching of the two styles makes a bond between the film and the magazine cover attempting to promote the two as a package opposed to individually, When a new film is released he would be on the covers of all the major film magazines and social magazines in order to promote the film and the actor to their target audience.

His casual appearance is to make him look as normal as possible, relating closely to his role within the film.

Film Trailer AnalysisFilm Trailer Analysis

These images are a series of images selected from the trailer for the film. The first shot I selected is from the very start where the relationship between the two main characters is established, we can clearly see that the two are happy and content with their relationship, mixing the feelings of love with humor and comedy, showing that their relationship is as healthy as possible. As they are the only characters that are shown in the immediate beginning of the opening, you make a decision that the story will be based around the two and their relationship, just as in the poster.

The next clip I selected, was the couple being very close together, sharing a moment of intimacy, this is an indication that the relationship, again is healthy and strong, this clip here is very similar to the poster for the film, how the models are very close together, and the interaction between the two indicates a relationship opposed to a disagreement or argument.

The shot is lit mainly by the natural lights found in the natural household lighting. This gives the image a relatively warm feel and a natural look.

This clip is from the few images that are shown to the audience from their experiences together as a couple, there is this image which clearly indicates the two are married, their composition and position in the image shows that they are happy and there is already an equilibrium set. This is a common scene in a romance, where the man will spin the girl around in his arms, matching well with the genre, and the colours in this select clip match appropriately to the film poster and magazine cover.

This image is also a common clip in most romance films where the female character is resting upon the male character, a connotation of protection and dependence upon the male character, the ring hand is in the eye of the camera to reiterate the point that they are married and include the intimacy and happiness of the two in a single shot.

When the disruption takes place in the story line there is always a character that has to deal with hurt or upset. Commonly it is the woman however this film, shows that the male character can be distraught also. The leaning upon the vending machines could be a connotation that the character needs support as he cannot stand alone and the slouched style just makes him look helpless, the longer the shot is the more alone the character looks.

The over the shoulder shot indicates that the shot is from his point of view and this shot is usually used to imply and force empathy upon the viewer, to see things from this characters point of view, making a bond between the character and the female.

The puzzled look on her face indicates that the disruption is imminent however the way the male character is standing at the bottom of her bed shows that he is supporting her and there for her.

The shot here is the female character kneeling upon photos of her and her “husband” that she no longer knows, the photos are made to recreate the memories, but as the film has to take its course the male character has to make the female character love him once more by using his charm.

The amount of photos present is a clear representation of the amount of memories the two shared.

This is the first part of the film where the male character shows his emotion and depression about no longer having the female character playing a role in his life. The mid shot, shows his body language, clothing and facial expression, his clothing, smart, but almost as if he has let go a little, his body language is relaxed opposed to straight and smart, the facial expression clearly indicates his upset. The shot isnt over the shoulder and he is alone in the shot showing how now he is alone too.

This shot shows that the female character is upset, however, the dialogue indicates that she is telling him that she does not love him the way he does, which is made to make you feel sorry for him and upset. The lights however in the background still match the colour scheme of the film which shows there is still hope.

Genre TheoryGenre Theory

If you look at genre theory you see that the standard theory applies, The equilibrium at the beginning where everything is normal, the disequilibrium where there is a disruption and the solution.

If you look at genre theory you see that the standard theory applies, The equilibrium at the beginning where everything is normal, the disequilibrium where there is a disruption and the solution.