Critical analysis of street fighter poster

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Critical analysis of street fighter poster Fida Ahmed

This teaser film advert or poster is representing five things. A 'hero' character is being represented by the large image of a male on the screen. All the common conventions, typical of a hero. Are there, i.e masculine good looks, clean shave, dressed in uniform with a futuristic United Nations badge etc. The possible 'villain' in the narrative is being represented in front of the screen, dressed in a uniform and wearing a cape. His stance suggests his need for power and his evil nature. The podium he is standing on represents the futuristic side of the movie. The fighters in the background represent possible 'blocker' characters in the narrative, there to get in the way of the hero's quest, or maybe assist the villain. The logo for the movie reads the words 'street fighter' and is written in sharp, jagged font, representing danger, fighting, aggression etc, which appears to be the theme of the film. The logo includes what looks like bolts of lightning protruding from the sides which go in the same direction as the light shining from the podium.

Collectively, these five signs and the