Research - Poster Analysis

Lighting:
- The dull/dark lighting relates to the dark content of the film.
- The film is an action/thriller so invoves intense scenes which involve guns/murder etc.

Costume:
- The main actor is in mainly dark, black clothing which has connotations to mystery and relates to him as a spy/secret agent.
- He is also wearing a suit which suggest he has an important/serious profession.
- However, that his tie and top button are undone could suggests a casual approach to his job but also a sense of rebellion.
- This could also relate to him being a 'heart-throb' to attract the female audience.

Props:
- The use of the gun relates to the genre and content of the film. It suggests a sense of action and danger which would thrill the audience.

Facial Expressions:
- The main actor's facial expression is serious and he isn't making direct eye contact with the audience which could reflect his profession as it is against society and secretive.
- The woman is looking towards the man suggesting an affection towards him. This could suggest a possible love interest in the film which would excite an audience.

Blocking:
- The woman is placed in the background of the image which represents her as inferior to him which is typical of gender representation.
- The woman is also dressed in dark clothing which likens her to the man and makes her mysterious.
- Her clothing is revealling which is also typical of female representation. It reflects the objectivcation of women and that she is used to attract a male audience.

Typography:
- 'Casino' suggests gambling, as the activity is risky it creates a feeling of danger and going against what is moral.
- 'Royale' links to royalty so suggests a sense of importance.
- The number '7' is also made to look like gun which relates to the genre of the film - action/thriller.