Film Analysis

Deadpool

Audience -

This trailer has quite a specific demographic, it is apparent that it is more directed towards a more mature audience that is between the ages ranges of older teens to adults. Men are more likely to watch this sort of film due to its genre and theme. Ethnicity does not really play a part in these sorts of films, it doesn't offend any sort of group and never has an intention too. However this film is more directed to the superhero fans/comic book fans of the series. People who are quite creative and see the world in a different way to most people would enjoy this film very much because it is out of the ordinary. Superhero films are very easy going in that, they almost always have a happy ending or a well structured ending that makes the person feel like justice was served. People who like watching these sorts of films would be very interested in this film in particular because it follows those sorts of rules.

Genre -

The genre for this film is the same as any other type of film with a superhero included. It is more action based and superhero based, this will have a very big effect on the type of audience this appeals to. The male gaze is also used in this advert so that gives us a pretty clear idea on who they are directing this too. The colour scheme throughout the advert is very dark because of the different settings that the film will include. Men will find this less appealing than a women because women stereotypically like colour and peaceful things.

Plot -

Trailer provides the audience with the information, backstory about the new superhero. This is clearly shown in the first few seconds of the trailer, so people can clearly identify if this film is for them. The plot is also clearly shown and the audience get a clear idea on who the villain might be and the end result the main character is trying to accomplish.This is the first released trailer for the film, the film is meant to be released in February 2016 and the trailer was released in August 2015 so the plot isn't show in detail. This is probably because they still haven't finished post production and are focusing on just teasing the film itself.

Character -
Richard Dyer’s star theory tells us that characters have to be constructed to appeal to the audience, commodity is when a particular character is chosen to be played by well known actors that the audience will know well. Ryan Reynolds plays the main character and is quite widely known for his performance in other violent/superhero films. Ideology is another part of ‘star theory’ this is where a character follows a clear set of values and shows what they are trying to achieve. This isn't really shown clearly for all the characters in the trailer but the main character hints a little at his intentions.

Codes and conventions -

The codes and conventions of superhero films generically have a freak accident that happens to the main character. They usually are born with a power or have gained it through doing something. All superhero films always includes a supervillian, the supervillian usually disagrees with what the superhero believes and tries to stop the superhero. All superhero's have some kind of special power, set of skills or set of equipment, this is usually the selling point for any type of film. If a superhero film includes a set of new powers that have not been seen before people will be curious on what that has to offer. Also superhero's always have a theme that they stick to like their suit/appearance, this allows them to be easily identifiable to the audience this can also include there superhero name. Some superhero's also have a secret identity but have someone who knows their secret identity like there side kick or helper.