There is one version of movie poster for the 2006 film Penelope, starring Christina Ricci and James McAvoy, which is particularly striking. The British version of the film poster is far more intricate than other versions. At first glance the design of this poster makes one think of magic and whimsy. This is due to both the color scheme and the objects represented within the image. The deep blues and purples of the sky and Penelope's attire, contrast with the white airy bubbles floating through the air and sparkling mist swirling around Penelope's hand/ nose region as well as the film’s title. All of the images within the poster are highly stylized which adds to the magical storybook effect. Using an image that reminds one of a storybook works well for this film, which is a modern twist on the fairytale of Beauty and the Beast. The font style used for the majority of the poster also adds to the whimsical nature of the image. It uses flourishes and serifs similar to fonts used for other fantasy films such as The Nightmare Before Christmas and the letters do not sit on a straight line but vary in height creating a floating effect. In addition the golden/orange color choice for the title in combination with the sparkling mist is reminiscent of the Disney opening for their animated features with metallic print scrawling across the screen in glittering arches. The image also makes an interesting use of balance. Two ancillary characters flank Penelope’s figure and the edges are filled in with images of the physical space, where the action of the film takes place.
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