Inception (Total Film): Magazine Cover Analysis

The title for the magazine is effective as it links to the film. This draws the attention of the audience as it is not the regular title for the magazine. Positioning it in the same place as other issues, however, ensures the established audience keeps buying it. 

The slogan above the title, "the mind-blowing issue", is effective as it attracts people. It sounds exciting and dramatic which is something that draws attention. The bold red colour stands out from the other colours on the cover. This helps in attracting the audience. 

The main image is bold and central on the cover. This makes the magazine stand out to the audience. The facial expression of the character is intriguing as he looked confused and worried - this makes the audience wonder why he looks like that and so will buy the magazine and go and see the film. There are no secondary images on the cover, which adds more effect to the main image as there is nothing to distract from it. 

The blue in the background connotes sadness and coldness. The shadow effect around the character makes the cover look mysterious and makes the audience wonder how it relates to the film plot. The contrast between the blues and silvers and the reds make the film seem intense. The red draws attention to certain parts of the cover - mainly important and stand-out information.

The film title on the cover is simple and bold. The silver colour contrasts well with the blue background, which attracts the audience's eye. The gradient effect on the letters create the illusion of metal. This effect is used for most of the other language used on the cover, which creates a continuity throughout the cover.