Images of the Key Settings and Main Characters

Images of the Key Settings and the main characters:

• The title of the film ‘The Boat That Rocked’ - shown clearly.


• Bold, prominent font used to draw in viewers, font also linked to the era.


• The film consists of well known British and American actors e.g. Philip Seymour Hoffman and Rhys Ifans.


• They use Philip Seymour Hoffman to appeal to an american audience.


• The stars names are placed above the title of the film.


• The key images of the poster consist of the main characters each pulling an expression that links to their characteristics.


• A large array of colours to represent their large and differing personalities e.g. Kenneth Brannagh has a grey background (boring/conservative) whereas Nick Frost has a yellow background (fun/bubbly/warm).


• The film appears to link to music, shown by use of the word ‘rock’ and the fact that it is about DJs in the 60s.


• The target audience could be a number of demographics because of the era in which it is set. Whereas the obvious rebellious nature of the film would appeal to a younger audience.