Introduction to Representation

Introduction to Representation

1.

- Men 

- Women

- Americans

- Europeans

- Family

2.

- Men is a dominant representation as they are the ones getting down and dealing with the problems; having physical fights.

- Women is an alternative representation as they are portrayed in a more weak sense, all women shown in this trailer are emotional, scared and rely on men to solve their problems.

- Americans are represented in a dominant way as, whiles the main characters are in America they don't face any issues, the lighting is also more bright with warmer tones which sets a homely, relaxed feel. 

- Europeans are portrayed in an alternative way as the issues start to occur as soon at the American persona enters Europe. The Europeans are the ones causing the issues and play the role of the villain. The tone of the scene also changes once the character enters Europe; there is more of a cool, dull and unfriendly tone in the scenes which connotes something bad is going to happen. 

3.

- Women being inferior to men

- America being portrayed as a 'better', more friendly place whilst also being more tough compared to Europe.

- Only men are involved in the fighting scenes.

4.

Feminist groups would get offended as the film is suggesting that women always rely on men when in difficult situations and they need a man to rescue them. It would also offend Europeans as they are being represented as the villains, whilst America is being conveyed as a better place.

5.

Mainstream films often use stereotypes as they are more of a popular opinion, they choose to go for what's more popular and what ideas more people are aware of rather than challenging stereotypes and coming up with new ideas as that may be a threat to them if they don't portray it accurately or audience get the wrong understanding.