Questions for Media Analysis Report

1. Describe the overall summary of the film and introduce the main characters. List the country of origin, location, and location(s) of the film.
2. Is the film adapted from fiction or drama, or is it based on an original idea and screenplay? If it is an adaptation, does it follow the original and neglect the cinematic opportunities of the story? Or does it sacrifice the original work for unnecessary cinematic devices? If the story is original, how fresh or innovative is it?
3. Are the characters believable? Is there plot believable?
4. What is the theme of the film? Is it obvious or only subtly evident? Do the plot, acting, and other elements in the film successfully impart the theme to the viewer? What is the relationship between the title of the film and the theme?
5. Is the cinematography effective? Does the film make certain use of color, texture, lighting, etc. to enhance the theme, mood, setting?
6. Are camera angles used effectively? Are they ever used for a particular effect?
7. Does the film make use of symbols or symbolism? What purpose do the symbols serve? Are they used effectively? How does the symbolism in the film contribute to or enhance the film’s overall theme?
8. What is the message that the Director and Producer is trying to communicate to the audience?
9. How does the film represent the country of origin? How does the country of origin influence how the film is made?
10. Write down comments from each member of your group about the film.