Analysis Of Three Teen Movies

1) John Tucker Must Die 

John Tucker Must Die is a romantic comedy which appeals to mostly teen females between ages 13 - 19. The star appeal of the film is Jesse Metcalfe, who appeals to young females because of his good looks and charming character. 

The storyline of the film is that there are three girls, who plot to break the heart of an unscrupulous basketball star after they learn that he has been dating all three, claiming that each is 'The one' for him. Another character is included in the scheme to publicly humiliate the 'player'* by making him fall in love with her, then rejecting him. 

The plot of the film appeals to young girls/women because any female would like to see the humiliation or deterioration of an unfaithful man. The way that the plan in the film goes ahead is engaging because of the humorous aspects that are shown throughout the film. 

Another factor of the film that appeals to young females is that, the main characters are mostly females. Therefore, there are particular occurrences that females can relate to that take place in the film. 

Trailer: John Tucker Must Die 

2) Shank 

Shank is an action film aimed at the youth generation. Although this film may appeal to both young females and males, I believe that it appeals to teenage males ages 13 - 19 more because of the plot of the film. This film is about a gang set out on a chase to avenge the murder of one of their own. In my opinion, males can relate to gang wars more because there is more violence between male dominated gangs than conflicts between female cliques. Another reason that has lead me to believe that Shank would appeal more strongly to young males is that, majority of the characters in this film are males. There may be certain situations in this film that a teenage male would be able to relate to. The film is set in 'a decaying future London'. Most of the dramatic scenes take place on the streets. This may appeal to young males because teenagers, mainly males,  happen to like 'hanging around' on the streets/ street corners. Another thing that may appeal to teenage males is the fact that this film has a lot of action which means that it is a strong, bold, energetic film and this engages males as opposed to females who are more interested in sensitivity, passion and affection. 

Trailer: Shank

3) Warm Bodies

Warm Bodies is a Romantic comedy horror which appeals to young teenagers and adults. It can create an interest for anyone who likes horror/comedy/romance as the film is a mix of these aspects. The film is about a zombie (male) and a human girl who form a relationship that sets in motion events that might transform the entire lifeless world. 

It is an engaging movie because of the humour, romance and the storyline itself. 

Another thing that may interest the audience is that we get to see the zombie from a different perspective, because usually zombies are portrayed as violent, unintelligent brain-eating monsters. However, this film is shown through the eyes of a zombie and we get to see what goes on in the mind of a zombie although they don't actually exist. 

Certain parts of the film, such as the romantic scenes may appeal to teenagers who can relate to situations because, even though the relationship is between a Zombie and a human, circumstances are still pretty much the same. 

Trailer: Warm Bodies

*Player - A person who is skilled at manipulating others/ Usually a male who dates several girls at the same time