Issue number, name of
magazine, month and
year all presented to
help the viewer navigate
and understand
precisely what issue
they are currently
reading.
Promotion: reminding the
reader where to subscribe to
every issue of Total Film. Above
the line marketing.
Black outline surrounds review to
clearly show to the reader where
the main review is positioned.
Allows ease of access to the reader
which counteracts confusion
which would ultimately end up
with the reader not wanting to read
the magazine.
The structure of this
paritcular reviews finds it
own unique style. We see a
rating out of 5 stars with a
short sentence that the editor
has written (usually a pun of
some sorts). The review
structure takes the usual
stance of short paragraphs
with a conclusion. However,
unlike most reviews I've
analysed there is no marker
indicating the closing
paragraph. I chose not to use
this approach.
The rating of the movie is
shown to put into
perspective how good the
film is compared to other
films that have been rated.
‘Screen’ –
Immediately informs
the reader that the
review they are about
to read is for a movie
currently shown in
cinemas and not a new
DVD release
Screenshot from film covers half of the
page, presents simplicity and beauty all
in one. Shows the main protagonist
surrounded by an array of different
alcoholic drinks, which may suggest
something about his personality.
Title of the film in bold, with
subtitle underneath. This clearly
shows to the reader the name of
the movie. When the reader
turns to the review, they can
immediately determine the
name of the film.
Easy to see text. Allows the
reader to quickly locate the
main review. Text and font
size is clear and easy to read
without the font being too
small and too big that it
takes up too much room.
Language used within
film reviews can be a
difficult choice. Does the
editor choose language
that will convey his point
precisely or should he
use simplier language
that everyone will
understand but may not
put his point across the
way he wanted? Total
Film have opted for a
similar opproach as
Empire. They rely on
light-hearted humour
and clever movie puns to
engage the reader and
keep their attention. Film
should be fun and
reading film reviews
should also be fun.