Which Social Groups Does Our Product Represent?
The main social group that our product would be Gangs. Our product displays stereotypical gang violence and actions, for example: Shooting and Fist violence. This suggests to the audience that there may be some conspiracy or gang violence. This can be linked to our product through the characters.
In our film we have used a mole as our first protagonist. We see him taking files from his bosses computer and fleeing from the scene. We had him in light clothing to show he is good, and it also helps us to recognise him during the chase scene. He could be used to fulfil the 'need of belonging', as being the hero, people can put themselves into his shoes and live through him for the brief 2 minutes that he is in the film.
Another way in which we can link the characters to our chosen social group, is through our use of antagonists. We have 2 separate antagonists to represent two different mediums. Our first antagonist is dressed in all black. This signifies him as a typical bad guy, something we stereotypically expect to see. This shows we conformed to some stereotypes during our product. Furthermore, by wearing the glasses and covering his eyes we add a sense of mystery to his character, as we don't know who he is or what he looks like.
We later see him killed by our hero, (from a broken neck, from the fall). This further carries on the stereotype of the common criminal, as they always die really quickly, even though they are always acting tough, like they're the best. This carries a ironic sense and further carries on the convention. It also furthers the thriller stereotypes and identifies our hero.
Also, he further challenges stereotypes by killing our 1st protagonist. Subsequently, this adds a plot twist as you expect the current protagonist to be our main one. This adds further challenges as this is not expected by the audience, which makes them become more of an active audience; in turn. It also sets him up as a key character for later on in the film. It could also be used to 'inject' the idea that stealing is bad and a punishment can be served.
Overall, our product mostly represents Gangs and also shows that crime can be punished, which helps to conform the audience to an extent.
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| Our Protagonist |
In our film we have used a mole as our first protagonist. We see him taking files from his bosses computer and fleeing from the scene. We had him in light clothing to show he is good, and it also helps us to recognise him during the chase scene. He could be used to fulfil the 'need of belonging', as being the hero, people can put themselves into his shoes and live through him for the brief 2 minutes that he is in the film.
Another way in which we can link the characters to our chosen social group, is through our use of antagonists. We have 2 separate antagonists to represent two different mediums. Our first antagonist is dressed in all black. This signifies him as a typical bad guy, something we stereotypically expect to see. This shows we conformed to some stereotypes during our product. Furthermore, by wearing the glasses and covering his eyes we add a sense of mystery to his character, as we don't know who he is or what he looks like.
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| Our Two Antagonists |
We later see him killed by our hero, (from a broken neck, from the fall). This further carries on the stereotype of the common criminal, as they always die really quickly, even though they are always acting tough, like they're the best. This carries a ironic sense and further carries on the convention. It also furthers the thriller stereotypes and identifies our hero.
Our 2nd antagonist challenges the conventions of a antagonist. He challenges the conventions by: not wearing dark clothing and killing our first protagonist. By wearing light clothing he challenges conventions, because he resembles a protagonist. This could confuse our audience as it may make them wary as to who this person actually is, i.e.: another mole, etc. This creates another sense of belonging as you feel able to link to this character, in a way that makes him feel slightly good.
Also, he further challenges stereotypes by killing our 1st protagonist. Subsequently, this adds a plot twist as you expect the current protagonist to be our main one. This adds further challenges as this is not expected by the audience, which makes them become more of an active audience; in turn. It also sets him up as a key character for later on in the film. It could also be used to 'inject' the idea that stealing is bad and a punishment can be served.
Overall, our product mostly represents Gangs and also shows that crime can be punished, which helps to conform the audience to an extent.
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