1. What did you notice about the visual style of the film?
In the film there is a lot of Back light which separates a figure from the background. This is effective to hide the persons idenity before they are shown on sceen. Also a lot of slow moition is used to emphasize a certain point in the film which makes it more thrilling. The visual style is very graphic and creative, using a lot of different camera angles to emphasize a certain scene or event.
2. Do you think it's obvious the film was based on a comic, why?
Yes and no. Most comics that are well known and have been turned into films are about superheros, therefore this is a reason to why someone can tell it's based on a comic. I also think people can tell Watchmen is based on a comic because of the way some of the scenes are shot. Such as the slow motion scenes look like they are a picture from the comic. However no because people could argue that it generally, by the way it's shot looks like any other film in the present day.
3. How does the narrative of the film follow typical comic book conventions?
The interaction between characters is very in depth which is often in typical comic book conventions. Also a lot of things in the background that wouldn't normally be noticed are now partially becoming involved in the story, such as the lighting and the sounds. Further more the way that characters interact with each other and speak is slightly abnormal, i,e Dr Manhatten.
4. What social message was the film trying to get across?
I think the social message that this film is trying to get across is that The world has many problems and they can't always be solved with a click of the fingers. and sometimes the way things are solved aren't always accepted by every person that is affected by the problems or solutions.
5. Who do you think the target auience is for this film?
I think the target auidence for this film is 18+ as there is quite a lot of violence that wont be suitable for younger ages. Also I think this film is for people who enjoy comic book hero stories such as: Batman, Superman etc.
