Aspects of 2 Films

 A Million ways to die --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBk5aynI6Bs
 Lone Survivor  --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVB0tl_Wxvk


Analyse the title of the film –what information do we have before we even see any moving images?


From each of the titles we can tell what genre is being represented. For example a million ways to die in the west sets the scene of a western and how traitorous it can be, also because the font is comic it suggests the film could be of a less serious matter. Lone survivor is in bold capital letters which mean its a serious film because there's no colour of fancy font. 




 Identify the genre(s) – In what ways does the trailer communicate the genre of the film? Codes and conventions. Give specific examples!


A million ways to die in the west communicates the genre of the film by adding a montage of comical clips to the trailer, combined with some funny one liners, which tells the audience its a comedy e.g. when the main character is talking to the tribe he communicates with them by saying "Mila Kunis... Mila Kunis".


Lone survivor communicates the genre of the film by showing clips of the story and the battle of survival that surrounds Mark Wahlbergs character. This identifies the genre as a hardcore thriller, action film. e.g. gun fights, explosions, war.


 Identify the target audience(s) – Explain how you know this from the trailer.

A million ways to die in the west is mainly aimed towards people who like the film ted or the show Family Guy, because it uses the same producer Seth Mcfarlane. I would say its mainly aimed for teenagers because they enjoy and understand the humour.


Lone survivor is aimed mainly for teenage boys and middle aged men because its a war based film, which capture boys/men's attentions because they enjoy the theme of war and the action that ensues.


Identify the USP – Explain what the unique selling point is for each film.




A million ways to die in the west's USP is the fact that its been made by the creators of Ted and Family guy because these movies/shows have a huge fan base and following, meaning many people will want to see it because they know what type comedy it will contain, so they can enjoy it.


Lone Survivor's USP is the main actor Mark Wahlberg because he is a very famous actor who is critically acclaimed in the role of which he plays. People may not be a fan of the genre but are a fan of the actor which means lots more people will come and see the film.