Institution logos. In front of a black background. Informs the spectator about the quality

of the film. Informs the audience about the genre of

the film.

“From the Director of…” Mentions previous films which were

successful in order to reassure the spectator about the quality of the film.

Camera: Establishing shot, introduction to the main setting

Sound: bell rings Zooms in to the school The equilibrium: life as it is.

The audience is introduced to the first friend group; this gives some of the characteristics with the use of sound and movement.

“…Inter title…” This inter title refers to the plot of the

romantic comedy and possibly some of the themes found in the movie.

Introduction to friendship group two. Medium long shot: allows the spectator

to identify the differences between the groups.

“…Inter title…”

The couple together Show proxemics between them Body language facial expressions

connote that they are in love.

Action: guy is playing video games while lying to his girlfriend about his mum.

This is the disruption of the equilibrium while the couple brakes up.

Action: Mother arguing with her son about his attitude.

Setting: Home This reveals the male rom com’s

conventional characteristics.

“…Inter title…” Premeditates the attempt to repair the disruption

Shows the realisation of the disruption Mother advices her son

Back to school. Open ending. Does not inform the spectator about the

end of the plot. Therefore, creates enigma.

“February 2013” Inter title Does not reveal the actual date February is a month that targets the

secondary audience