Analysis Of The Expendables 2

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The major task of the designer of any movie poster is to make the poster visually interesting, so that it captures the attention of its viewers. When people first glance at a movie poster, what catches their eye? What draws them in and makes them want to immediately purchase a ticket? Is it the usage of bright colors (or lack thereof), certain actors or directors they like, or is it the overall design of the poster? While certain posters leave a lot to the imagination in terms of what the movie is about, the movie poster for The Expendables 2 efficiently introduces the audience to what they can expect from the film.
The first element that will catch the audience’s eye is the amount of action taking place on the poster. The artist included large firearms and explosions, covering the advertisement in bright flames and …show more content…

Then right above the movie’s title is a dismal looking street lined with burning cars and a tank. At the bottom of the page the movie’s title, The Expendables 2, is written in bold red letters and the audience is alerted that the film will premier in theatres on August 17. The other dominant text appears at the top of the poster in white lettering, listing the names of the actors who appear in the movie. The phrase, “Back for War,” is to the left of the main character, letting viewers know this movie is a continuation to the battle introduced by the first movie. Most movie posters include a symbol of some kind. Although there is no specific symbol depicted on the poster, the graphic is full of symbolism. This movie poster is eye-catching, complex, and direct, making it very effective at grabbing the viewer’s attention and drawing them in. Overall, this movie poster includes tons of action, giving the viewer many graphics to focus on; however, if you look close enough, you can see that it has a deeper

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