1. 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?
There is a attractive male protagonist, and he romantically involved with a female character, although there is heartbreak at the start. Most scenes take place in high school, and it's a superhero movie.
2. How does this signal that it is aiming for a teenage audience?
Teenagers relate the high school setting, as they spend most of their lives there.
3. How does this text portray teenagers and adults?
The teenagers are portayed as either harsh and evil, or nerdy and helpless. The main adult character is the head of a mobster gang, so he is very brutal and just as bad as the teenagers.
4. What type of locations feature within the text?
Locations include: High school, main male characters bedroom, comic book store.
5. What type of mood is established and how is it achieved?
The mood starts off serious, but becomes comedic really fast. The voiceover provided by the main character lightens the mood, and there is a non-diegetic score as well as songs. The violence is light hearted, although it is brutal it is played for comedic effect.
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