I have chosen to analyse the film poster 'Southpaw'. The two main characters are Billy Hope, played by Jake Gyllenhaal and Maureen Hope; played by Rachel McAdams. It is obvious that they have some type of connection with one another as they are close together, with Maureen's hand clasped round Billy's neck and his hand placed just below her bum.
The fact they both have there eyes closed suggest that their connection is so deep that they can almost interact physiologically. This also symbolizes the unity they share with each other and also that they deeply care about one another. Both foreheads are touching together, again expressing the solidarity for one another.
The expression on both of their faces shows that they are in deep thought whilst connecting with each other. Neither of the characters have a smirk on their face which would make the film seem more light-hearted, however due to the serious expressions they are giving off, this conveys the film is going to be profoundly moving and maybe heartbreaking.
The fact that the poster shows Billy's veins popping out of his arms, back and forehead suggest he is tense and not relaxed; this interpretation will most likely reflect the narrative of the film. However, other people may portray his veins in a way that he works out a lot and it becomes natural for his body to exaggerate the view of them.
Billy has a boxing glove on his right hand, which automatically catches the audiences' eye, making them realize that the film involves boxing. To add on to this, the film title is called 'Southpaw' which is a well-known boxing move, this again reflects on the movie itself.
The film poster is a dull, grey colour which gives off the denotation that the film may mirror a heartbreaking, depressing narrative. However, the actors/actresses surnames are in the colour yellow which adds warmth and light to the poster, giving off the image that there will be hope and aspiration included in the film.
When we connotate this picture we can read it in many different ways. At the bottom of the poster is similar to a sub-heading which says 'BELIEVE IN HOPE' in bright yellow. When analyzing this quote, the word hope is the main characters second names. This could mean two things, it may be telling us to believe in the characters in the movie or it could also be telling us to believe in ambition and desire and even just simply hope.