Textual Analysis: Science Fiction

District 9


Genre:
District 9 fits both alien invasion and thriller. It puts people off their seats and the drama takes over attention. This film empathises what science fiction is all about. Thriller because it grabs the persons attention which is good for a successful film.

Key conventions:
There is a huge numbers of indication that this is a typical sci-fi film. One indication is that there is aliens involved and they speak in different languages. Also there is a large spaceship in Earth which normally happens in sci-fi movies. Also there is many special effects in this movie also. These are like the basic needs to make a sci-fi movie as special effects is a must.

Target audience:
I think the target audience for this film is from teenagers up to adults in their late 30's. This isn't a horrific film however I think it is not suitable for young children. Also I believe that this film can be enjoyed by both genders.    


Guardians of the Galaxy


Genre:
Guardians of the galaxy fits both sci-fi and drama as it keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats throughout the movie. There is also a hint of romance when the vigilante falls for the green woman. This movie is dramatic and also unreal which is needed in a sci-fi film.

Key conventions:
There is a huge numbers of indication that this is a typical sci-fi film. There are different species in this film for example Groot can only say Groot. Also there is a possible invasion of different planets which can cause havoc towards the whole galaxy. There are different creatures which is fascinating. The main reason I think why it is a sci-fi movie is that there are different plots in the movie that are unearth like. This definitely grabs the person's attention.

Target audience:
I think that the target audience for this movie is young adults going up to adults in their 30's. This is because there are situations in the movie that are unsuitable for the younger viewers for example the mass destruction of planets. Also there are some romantic scenes in this movie which could suggest that the female gender would enjoy it also.

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Genre:
This movie has a mixture of different genres. The main genres are Comedy, Sci-fi, Adventure and Animation.
I believe that a mixture of these genres are good as it is appealing towards the public. With these genres, it can appeal to a lot of people.

Key conventions:
The movie has a lot of spaceships and aircraft that is way beyond our technology which suggest that they are in another world. Also aliens travelling from different planets to find a place to call home is also a typical science fiction conventions. Mainly, it has a touching feeling that sometimes is dramatic which also occurs in science fiction movies.

Target audience:
 The target audience is mainly for the younger viewers but it can also can be classed as a family movie too. It can give a person goosebumps about the characters care about family which can bring a family close also. That is why I think that this movie is for the family.