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Zombie Film Spider Diagram

Film Certificates

 

 

Universal (U) - All ages admitted, there is nothing unsuitable for children.

 

 

Example: The Smurfs, Turbo.

 

Parental Guidance (PG) - All ages are admitted, but certain references could be unsuitable for young children. May contain mild language and sex/drugs references. It can contain mild language and sex/drugs references. May contain moderate violence if justified by context. (E.G: Fantasy Violence.)

 

 

Example: Oz the Great and Powerful, The Sapphires.

 

12A - Cinema only. This classification was introduced in 2002. Films in this category are considered to be unsuitable for young children. Those aged under 12 are onlya admitted if they are accompanied by an adult, at all times during the motion picture. It's generally not recommended that children under 12 should watch the film. Films in this category contain mature themes, discrimination, soft drugs, infrequent strong language and discretely portrayed. Sexual violence may be implied.

 

 

Example: Red 2, Pacific Rim, Iron Man 3.

 

12 - Home media only. Same specifics as a 12A, but some new mature content may have been added.

 



 

Example: Les Miserables, The Perks of being a Wallflower.

 

15 - Only those over 15 years are admitted. Nobody younger than 15 can rent or buy a 15 film. Films under this category can contain adult themes, hard drugs, frequent strong language and strong violence and sex references. Sexual activity may be portrayed but without any strong detail. Sexual violence may be shown if discreet and justified by context.

 

 

Example: The Heat, Mama

 

18 - Only adults are admitted. Nobody younger than 18 can rent or buy an 18-rated film, or watch an 18-film in the cinema. Films in this category don't have a limitation on the bad language, hard drugs are allowed, and explicit sex references and  along with detailed sexual activity are also allowed.

 

Example: Django Unchained, Evil Dead

Kick Ass 2 Trailer

Kick-Ass 2 is a 2013 sequel to the 2010 film Kick-Ass. It was distributed by Universal Pictures and starred Aaron Taylor Johnson and Chloe Grace Moretz, who portay Kick-Ass and Hit Girl respectively.The film centre's around Kick-Ass who has inspired other oridnary people to don costumes and become superheroes.

Chloe Grace Moretz is known for her controversial role as Hit Girl in the first film of the Kick-Ass series, where she was trained in a variety of weapons and used foul language. Since her casting in the film she has been cast in a lot of other high profile projects, including the 2013 remake of the horror classic, Carrie.

The Mortal Instruments Trailer

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones is a 2013 film starring Lily Collins and Jamie Campbekll Bower and is the first film in the Mortal Instruments film series, based on the series of books by Cassandra Clare. The studio behind the film, Constantin Film, have already greenlit a sequel that is going to be released in 2014 titled The Mortal Instruments: City of Ashes.

Lily Collins, the daughter of well known musician Phil Collins, plays the lead role of Clary Fray. A girl who discovers she is part of a secret society that fight demons, and has to choose between a boy she's known her whole life or someone she's just met. Clary's love interests are played by Robert Sheehan, and Irish actor who is best known for his role of Nathan in Misfits, and Jamie Campbell Bower, who is known for his roles in Twilight and Harry Potter. The film's cast lacks any superstars, which may end up effecting the film's success.

The film fits into the Teen Fantasy genre, as it is centred towards a teen audience.

Skyfall Poster Analysis

The image shows Daniel Craig, in character as James bond standing in front of Big Ben, a well known landmark associated with London. He is leaning on the bonnet of an old car, and is holding a gun in his hand. The shot used ia long shot, as it shows the scenery behind him and the posture of the character.

The poster is black and white, with the exception of the logo of the James Bond  which is the numbers 007 made to look like a gun. It is typed in gold and draws the eye of the viewer, as it is the only coloured part of the poster.When the viewer looks at it, it's eyes will be dran to the logo, which will make them realise it is the next installment of the James Bond franchise.

The font used is very plain, and the titles is written in all capitals. Inside the letters, there appears to be some sort of mist,fog or flames. This makes the audience think of themystery or danger that is so often associated with the 007 films.The font of the logo is in italics and is in a writing style similar to that of old fashioned action films. the font of th

The unique selling point of the poster is that it's a James Bond film, which really does make people want to see the film, as they'll want to know what will happen in the next installment. Skyfall was distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Columbia Pictures, two well known film distributors.



Ender's Game Trailer

Enders Game is a 2013 science fiction film based on the book by Orson Scott Card. It stars Asa Butterfield and Ben Kingsley. It is being distributed by two high profile studios, Lionsgate and Summit Entertainment.

Asa Butterfield is best known for his role in the film Hugo. The trailer has a lot of metallic colours, these will have been used to emphasise that the film is set in the future, and that it is a dystopian society. The characters are all wearing similar costumes, which shows the uniformity of the time that the film is set. There are a few special effects elements, which further helps to get across that this is a science fiction film.