Film conventions are a series of stereotypical things that happen in a certain type of film. Our film is a superhero based film so i will be looking at different types of superhero conventions, i have selected the opening scene of Avengers 2 to analysis what film conventions are used to create a basic superhero film. The first basic film convention in this film is the fact that it starts in the middle of the action, this is usually how superhero films begin to instantly throw you into the film and the action. The second film convention i noticed was the fact that there is a mix of mortals and immortals, in this film that would be people like Thor (immortal) and the Black Widow (mortal) this helps the viewer almost connect to the superhero film better as they don't have to fit into the profile of the immortals but can fit better with the mortals, while still being apart of the fantasy. Generally superhero movies start with quick cuts showcasing the action of the film genre. Male actors usually are stereotypically muscular this is to show the strength and characters. Female actors in the superhero movies usually the victims( damsel in distress) this is to empathise with women emotions and that they need protecting, by the superheroes. These are all things that are usual conventions in superhero movies, each movie genre will have their own set of conventions, that may not happen in a superhero movie.
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