Tuesday 12 January 2010

political thriller conventions



The conventions of 0f political films are quite basic. There is a threat set immediately against a political power and the film is focusing on the struggles of this fight for power. Plots are designed to give political power to someone whilst opponents try to prevent this. It includes 2 sets of characters, often those set in offices whilst others set in action.

The conventions of this political thriller include the struggle for power, as in this film, there is an attempt to assassinate a President of a country visiting the US. Nicole Kidman, the central character, is quite controversial, as the lead role of a thriller is usually a man. She also seems to be alone without a partner in the film, although it can be argued that the guy that she has employed to protect her in the film is her partner, despite the seemingly neutral dislike for each other.

Also, the film goes quite well with the idea that someone is trying to get political power for someone (the assassin, going for the President visiting the US) whilst the "opponents" are trying to prevent this (Nicole Kidman and her debatable partner).

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