After analysing the layout of magazine reviews the next step was to consider the importance of the content and the conventions that exist. Reading reviews in popular and successful magazines such as Empire, Total film and SFX and in a variety of genre’s revealed the traits that a review should contain. Reviews often have details on how the films adhere to narrative theories and how they may break the expected conventions. Another feature is discussion about key characters and an analysis of their behaviour and the representation they have been chosen to portray and how this affects the moral message. Genre and themes are also a common component of film reviews. The significance of theme and how it is conveyed as well as how the genre may or may not adhere to what is expected is a vital point in discussion, in order to convey whether a film has been successful in its aims or not. An important factor that is not a pivotal point but is relevant in explaining the films interpretation and style is the director and the crew. Each director has a personal style. Technical codes are also commonly discussed. The codes are what construct the film and by reviewing them it conveys the effect and impact they may have on the audience. Overall, one of the final points is about the wider picture. The context details the reason behind the approach taken by the films crew. A successful film review also depicts the opinion and view of the reviewer to the film. By including these features within a review it reinforces the conventions and expectations whilst intriguing the audience and highlighting the positives and negatives of the production.
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