Genre: Science fiction, Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy.Director: Gary RossRelease date: March 12th 2012Actors: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth.Budget: $208 million Worldwide gross: $1,555,813,431

About the movie:

How does the film use, develop or challenge conventions of the genre?

The hunger games uses the conventions of genre by introducing the main characters, Katniss and Gale in the beginning and establishing the setting of the film which is the forest. It also introduces the main prop which is the bow and arrow to hook the audience into watching the film this also challenges the conventions of an adventure film because most of the time there's weapons involved such as guns whereas here its not.

Structure

The film starts off calmly introducing the characters and setting and then starts to build up as soon as the reaping starts off which then it escalates. The adventure part is shown to the audience as soon as the characters enter the games which builds up the tension. Throughout the film there is links to science fiction through showing the audience the technology used to control the games which is impossible in real life. The ending to the film is unpredictable and grips the audience through the props which is the berries that can end a persons life but in the end both the characters stay alive.

Construction of main characters

Katniss Everdeen:

Her character is very heroic and protective which is also shown from the beginning to the end of the film such as her volunteering as a tribute for her sister and looking after a young tribute in the arena, Rue. Peeta Mallark:He is well known for his charisma and remarkable speaking ability which is shown in when he is being interviewed on live television before the hunger games. He is caring as he always comforts katniss when she has nightmares and is willing to die for her in the arena.

The main target audience for the film is for teenagers and young adults this is because the characters in the film are also teenagers.The film appeals to them through the theme of romance between the two main characters and also through the suspense of the film.The audience certification to the film is

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Production

Mise-en-scene: The residents of the capitol wear bright and extravagant clothes reflecting their personalities and lifestyle. This is in contrast with residents of the districts who wear old and dull coloured clothes reflecting their mood and lifestyle.Cinematography: There are a lot of point of view shots which makes us feel as though we are there which instils fear in the audience. There are low angles shots used when the camera shows the head game keeper to make him look powerful and superior.Editing: There are a lot of fast paced editing to create tension and feeling of chaos to show so much going on.There is also eye-line match for example when katniss is looking at something then it cuts to what she is looking at which makes us see through her eyes and feel like were part of the game.

Reasons for the films success:

The book- the series became a best seller around the world.

The actors- famous and well known by fans. They have stared in many other films.

It very different to other films and the story line is very captivating for audiences.

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