Analysing Romantic Comedy Posters - 'Crazy Stupid Love'

The next romantic comedy poster I will be identifying the conventions of is for 'Crazy Stupid Love'.

• Name of film - 'Crazy Stupid Love' - love is the main theme in romance movies and the words crazy and stupid add to the comedic effect of the genre

• High key lighting - used in romantic comedies

• Dominant central photo of protagonists in love

• Names of stars - they're all linked to the genre e.g., Steve Carell has starred in other romantic comedies such as 'The 40 Year Old Virgin'.

• Production company logos - Warner bros. have produced many romantic comedies e.g., 'How to Be Single', 'Blended'

• Taglines - this is love - love is the main theme in a romance based genre, therefore it's a perfect tagline for a romantic comedy

• Certification/rating - PG 13 - romantic comedies usually have an age rating of 12-15

• Release date - July 29 - It is common for romantic comedies to come out in the summer because most people are happier during the warmer weather