Friday 8 January 2016

Preparing for the essay - Tomorrowland


Explore the film ready for writing your essay.

How are you going to show detailed and thorough knowledge of the texts studied?

Action Adventure Genre:
You need to make notes on why Tomorrowland meets the conventions of the action adventure genre. To do this consider the narrative sequences in the film alongside the main action sequences.

Narrative sequences

  • Casey's background and belief in Space travel and innovation. Her link to this through her father and her rebellious streak.
  • The adventure or quest to find out the truth about the pin.
  • Relationships with the other two main characters
  • Comedy tone

Action sequences

  • The pin revealing the futuristic city
  • The shop explosion
  • Frank's house


Social and Cultural Message:
What could you consider about the social and cultural message behind the film? Why are Casey amd Frank supposed to be special?

Institution:
This is film is produced by Disney and is linked commercially to the Disney theme park. How does the film link with the ethos of the Disney company?

Representation:
The main protagonist is a female teenager with a sibling. Does this mean the film is only designed for a younger target audience? Her relationship with her father would appeal to teenagers as they can relate to to her life and relationships. What other rlements makes the film appeal to a broader target audience when compared with The Maze Runner?

Film analysis:
How are you going to use film terminology to explain how the film achieves all you have commented on above. You need to use the film as evidence to support your points, Use your film analysis skills to discuss the evidence confidently and in a sophisticated style,

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