In Top Gun i think that the genre is a hybrid genre of action, romance and drama because there are love scenes between Maveric and Charlie which appeals to the women in the audience.
The action of flying the planes and the competitive competition between the men could also appeal to the men in the audience however the drama ties everything in and makes you want to keep watching the film.
Use of extended montages
Extended montages have been used often in Top Gun when Maveric and Goose are flying and alot of quick change of shots are used which create the feeling of a fast moving plane. This helps create the dramatic effect of the big drops and quick turns of the plane which makes you feel like you are in the plane too and involved with the film. this is also represented in the many story lines happening such as the love scene, trying to win the competition and then when his friend Goose is killed flying. This also creates an emotional ride for Maveric.
Design reflects advertising styles
In the posters used for Top Gun alot of the images have been put together to show the main aspect of the film for example the photo of Maveric, Charlie, the planes and the sky. This gives you a rough idea of what the film is about and whos going to be in the film.
Detached appearance of the stars
Tom Cruise always plays a similar role in every film he is in as he has created a role of which he always acts. It is as if he only knows how to play one role however the role can be used in a number of films so that it works. This has in a way given Tom Cruise many fans and when they see a new Tom Cruise film is coming out they will know it will be good and will watch it straight away. This also shows how the actor helps to sell a film to the audience through the stars even though the film might not have a very big budget or anything else going for it.
Hyperbolic physiques and action
Some scenes in Top Gun seem to be slightly unbelievable such as when Maveric is flying and doing quite active things he always comes out afterwoods with not a hair out of place still looking sparkling clean. This however isnt always true as when they fall in the water from the plane crash they do look shaken, scared and they no longer look perfect.
Good start but this needs to be finished off.
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