Movie poster analysis

Taken

The movie Taken' poster has Liam Neeson as the highest text on the poster it is also the only sub-text that is in all caps. The poster also has a tagline underneath the actors name and also a billing block at the bottom. Also the use of the title being stood from top to bottom challenges the codes and convention also the fact that its next to the girl who is stood and hiding could emphasise the fact that she is the who is being taken. The red of the title symbolises danger. Also the directors name is in bold to appeal to fans of the director.

Everest

This is a movie poster for the film everest has a tagline at the top of the page with the actors in a list in the middle.
Also the title is below the actors name meaning that it is less significant. The billing block is at the bottom of the poster. The picture is typical of an adventure film. The fact that it is surrounded by clouds emphasises the vastness and sheer height.















                                                                                         

Split

This movie poster is for the thriller Split. It intrigues you with the shadows and the tagline. It also has the directors name at the very top of the poster depicting that the director is very important and that fans of him should enjoy the movie. Also it has a date for the movie at the bottom of the poster.