Case Study - Film Review 1

This film review follows the main conventions of a magazine review as the image of the main character in action during the film is positioned at the top of the page and columns of journalism are placed at the bottom of the page. There are four columns with text and a quote pulled from the review to indicate importance. These are also conventional functions of a film review. Also the actors name is written in bold with the title to ensure readers know the film name and main character. The use of the text box has a quote from film critics, “At its best it’s a brilliantly simple movie.” This shows the positive response to the film. Magazine branding is consistent as the bold squared Q is at the top and bottom of the page to remind the audience which magazine they are reading, ‘Q Review Film’. The review contains a star rating of 3 which is average and shows the film is to a good standard. A critical opinion is then expressed by the writer to conclude the review. Mark Morris regarded it as ‘enjoyable rather than a real thriller’. The image was chosen deliberately as his star status will gain the film publicity and fan loyalty to the star. The image represents the male character as a strong hero. The combination of text and image as the caption, “Denzel Washington in Unstoppable: he’ll be writing a strongly worded letter to National Rail”, links to the image of the main male character holding two trains apart. The film is quite serious; therefore this adds an element of humor and takes the seriousness away from the film. This will then appeal to a wider audience as many individuals enjoy the comedy side of a film.