Analysis of Shoot 'em Up poster (Thriller/Action)

Analysis of Shoot 'em Up poster

The poster for Shoot 'em Up makes use of conventions of the action genre, an example of this is the fact that two of the people are carrying guns, due to the fact that these are key conventions of the action genre it will convince people to watch the film as it shows it isn't completely different. There is also one woman in the background, as she is in the background and not wearing clothes suitable for fighting, it can be assumed that she is in need of saving by the man in the foreground as is the case in a lot action films - such as Spectre. The man in the background is likely a sidekick to the man in the front, as it can be implied he is less important due to him being in the background.

The text and background image are at an angle, this implies that something that is not stereotypical of an action film happens, in a lot of action films it is usually a lot of guns and other weapons, but due to the disorientation of it, it could suggest that the film is different. The disorientation could also refer to the fact the the film is full of action.

The colours surrounding the characters are very dark, this is stereotypical of an action film as action films aren't about happiness like comedies are, they are about conflict and a threat to a group of individuals. The background aids in emphasising this as it is quite bright which helps to contrast the characters and make them, stand out more. The background itself looks to be of a small alleyway/street, alleyways are - a lot of the time - associated with danger and danger is also a key convention of action films.