Ocean’s 13

What it’s about !

• 13 con artists + back stabbing millionaire = 13 Con artists pulling of the greatest ever robbery

Representation in the film•Two main characters represented as the hero’s

•They are both criminals but are represented as hero’s in the film while committing a crime

Media language and forms

• Facial expressions were important in this film as the 13 had to act as imposters through out the film to pull of the con

Media language and forms

• The film was set in a real Las Vegas hotel to add realism

Media language and forms

• Sound was used to show when the plan was in danger as all music stopped when this happened

Narrative

• The narrative follows a linear sequence• Hero’s and villains are created at the

beginning of the film with the two main characters introducing them through their background

Narrative

• Audience is put behind Danny Oceans 13 men's perspective during the film

You can see what he can see through the film

Genre

• Crime /comedy/thriller• Generic conventions are robbery , sarcasm

and weapons

Genre

• Brad Pitt’s role might have been generically determined as he has also started in comedy/thriller Mr. and Mrs. smith

Institution

•The film was produced by Warner bros studios•The institution is commercial meaning they made the film for profitable purposes

Media audiences

• The film is seen to target teenagers and above as in the UK it has been given a certificate of PG 12

Media audiences

• I would relate this movie to films such as 21, the Rock n Rolla, Catch me if you can

Media audiences

• The film was released just before the summer holidays in England so could be targeting the young adults 13 - 18