Genre: Superhero, action, crime.
Who are the main characters?
The only main character we are introduced to is the film's villain - the Joker. He is very iconic and recognisable due to his unusual appearance, and he is already very well knows amongst comic and film fans. Although we aren't introduced to Batman yet, the audience knows from the title of the film that he will be the hero, and the audience already have knowledge and expectations of the character due to previous films and pop culture knowledge.
How has narrative been constructed?
Narrative has been constructed by opening with a range of secondary characters who wear clown masks - a very heavy hint as to who the villain is. The opening cleverly reveals the villain to be one of the masked men, presenting the audience with the theme of deception and a clear idea of the way this villain works. (He is clever and will do anything to get what he wants)
What is the key iconography and how does it signify the genre?
The clown masks are very iconic in this film - particularly the Joker's painted on one. They signify the genre as they set up a clear good vs evil binary opposite. It is very clear who the bad guys are and the frightening masks are suitable for the genre. The masks also signify the theme of concealment and hidden identity - very common in superhero films.
Guns are also seen very often and are one of the most common and recognisable action movie objects. We know when we see them that there will be fighting, murder and crime - all things that the audience would expect to see when going to see this film.
Identify the audience pleasures/expections:
- Good vs Evil, with good triumphing at the end.
- Fighting, stunts
- Special effects
- Escapism
- Suspending the audience's disbelief - the audience wants to get lost in the story
- A love interest
- Enigma
- A showdown
- The hero saving the city
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