Romantic Comedy Conventions- How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days

Below is the movie poster for the film "How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days"

• The overall colour of the poster is a warm pastel yellow, reflecting the light hearted genre
• The actors "Kate Hudson" and "Matthew McConaughey" are often associated with the romantic comedy genre- therefore their names being on the poster may indicate the genre
• The fact that the title of the film and the credits are between the two main characters suggests that something is preventing them being together in the film- again this is a common element in a romantic comedy
• Both characters are looking back and each other, suggesting they are in each others minds
• The title of the film is is different colours and sizes suggesting that there where many obstacles preventing them from being together.