- Referring to the key elements of a teen movie section from the Donnie Darko sheets, how is it possible to define this text as being a teen movie?
The film is set in high school, and the main character lives in a large suburban house. There is a female and male main character, who become romantically involved. - How does this signal that it is aiming for a teenage audience?
Teenagers are more likley to relate to this setting, and most live in large houses. The fact that the film is a fantasy will also make the viewer more interested, because films like this and Harry Potter enable you to escape to another world. - How does this text portray teenagers and adults?
The only main adult character is portrayed as shy, timid but tough (as the chief of police). The younger characters are shown as typical teenagers - immature but with bubbly personalities. - What type of locations feature within the text?
Locations include: high school, main female character’s house. - What type of mood is established and how is it achieved?
The mood is serious, implied by the non-diegetic score and dark lighting in every scene. Unusual for a teen movie, there are no jokes, and the voiceover (by the main female character) has a serious tone to it.
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