1. The Resident:
We like the domination of the images on the
page, like in ‘Ironclad’; however it is a bit too
unequal in the ratio of image to text. We Mulholland Drive:
would like more text in our review so the We like the layout of the page and the
viewer doesn’t have to depend entirely on the size of the image, however have
images for information. decided not to use this as our
The way the text ispresented, i.e. the blood template as the way it is sectioned off
splatter as a textbox, reinforces the genre of seems a bit basic and boring.
the film – we will use this as inspiration for our
own way of portraying our genre.
Buried:
We have chosen not to use this
template for our magazine review as it Ironclad:
includes reviews on two different films We love the layout for this
on one page. We want the focus of review as it is very active –
our magazine review to be on our film. conveying the genre of the film.
Ideas generation We like the domination of
for Magazine images, with the text coming
review second. We have therefore
decided to take inspiration from
this review and put it towards
our own page.
Sanctum:
The amount of colour used in this review
is a good connotation of cold water and
possibly about what the film entails. We
think that is a good way to portray a Summary:
theme to the audience however can be - The majority of the posters have information Cyrus:
seen too much like a poster, rather than boxes at the start of the review; i.e. release We like the layout of the text
its actual purpose as a review. We are date, certificate, director, case, plot, running around the image, showing both
considering colour in our review to time, etc. – this is a quick and effective at equal importance. The text
connote danger and warnings – red! summary of the film which instantly informs wraps round the image which
the viewer. draws your attention to it, making
- Each review finishes with a verdict and a star you look all around the page.
rating, showing the author of the reviews own
opinion – we have opted to just include the
star rating as it gives enough information on
its own.