This is an ideal poster, as it clearly conveys the film's tone while maintaining ambiguity about its plot. Is Joseph Gordon-Levitt shaving his head for the Army or in preparation for chemotherapy? Although the answer is apparent now, the poster still creates suspense by building anticipation for the scene depicted — a scene that is now ingrained in our consciousness thanks to this poster. This is what all posters should aim for — indelible, iconic, instantly recognizable images.
Posterized! Picks of the Week
Posterized! Picks of the Week
Posterized! Picks of the Week
This is an ideal poster, as it clearly conveys the film's tone while maintaining ambiguity about its plot. Is Joseph Gordon-Levitt shaving his head for the Army or in preparation for chemotherapy? Although the answer is apparent now, the poster still creates suspense by building anticipation for the scene depicted — a scene that is now ingrained in our consciousness thanks to this poster. This is what all posters should aim for — indelible, iconic, instantly recognizable images.