The Characters of a Typical Film Noir

The Anti-Hero: the main characteristic of the anti hero is that he is flawed in some way, they often tend to be detectives, private eyes or journalists. These men are often investigating a crime in an urban city back drop. They are also employed by the femme fatale who gets them into dangerous situations. It is also very common the anti-hero will lose in his investigation by either dying or being close to death it is also very common for a film noir to start the film with a scene from the end of the plot and then flash backwards between the narratives.








The Femme Fatale: The femme fatale is a beautiful woman who used to be typically blonde who gets the main character into trouble and danger. She will often employ the skills of the anti-hero and make him investigate a crime which will lead to him to either a shocking conclusion or his death. Femme fatale is french for "deadly woman".








The Girl Next Door: this character is portrayed as a typical beautiful woman and more than often is blonde much like the femme fatale. This character is often the most innocent in the genre as she meets the anti-hero and he will fall for her and she will stick by him or assist him in his investigations.











The Villain: is the final typical character you will find in a noir film. They are usually well dressed men of intelligence. They are also often to be men who are in a position of power such as corrupt police officers, politicians or crime lords. They will pose a great threat over the anti-hero and may be linked with the femme fatale and may survive after the events of the film.

Hansel + Gretel Treatment.

Hansel & Gretel for Fun lovers: Hansel (Seth Rogen) and Gretel (James Franco) are stoner buddy slackers, they've known each other since high school and haven't acheived much since. Once they recieve a call from their dealer has a brand new drug in the forest they set on a comedic adventure meeting a host of creaures including a talking unicorn, fairy prostitutes and Nicolas Cage. Co starring Woody Harrelson as the dealer in the forest, Emma Stone as Gretel's girlfriend. The style would be a comedy by using a light tone and an upbeat storyline.

Hansel & Gretel for Hero Seekers : Hansel (Bruce Willis) and Gretel (Angelina Jolie) are brother and sister born to the mayor of their village as children they were banished and made their way to a house made of candy there they slay their first witch, now as adult witch hunters they must protect their village as a curse is awakened and it's up to them to save the day.




Hansel & Gretel for Youth Of Today: Hansel (Ryan Gosling) meets Gretel (Mila Kunis) during his final year in high school, they become friends then slightly more but worst comes to worst when they are taken by a witch as slaves their relationship is tested but they stay strong as their love is the only thing keeping them alive. 

Film Certificates

The film certificates in the UK are decided by the British Board of Film Classification this has been running since 1912, for cinema releases, the BBFC has no legal power (technically, films do not even have to be submitted for classification), as it falls to councils to decide who should be admitted to a certain film, but they generally apply the BBFC's certificates, effectively making them legally-binding. The classifications are as follows:

U (Universal) which is classed as suitable for all people all ages

PG (Parental Guidance) which is classed as general viewing but some scenes may be unsuitable for children

12 which is classed as for those the age of 12 and older but in cinemas children under 12 may enter if joined by an adult
(this may include content involving strong language, sex references and mild violence)

15 suitable for those aged 15 or older
(this may include content involving strong language, strong violence or sex refrences)









18 suitable for those aged 18 or older
(this may include content with very strong language, sex, racism, bloody violence)

Audience Preferences

 A Cinema Audience: In Marketing Terms

IMDb

Hero Seeker: an audience who do not go out much but place their films well in advance to make sure they get to see their movies. They see the movies to see heroes triumph. Movies they would enjoy include:
Sin City
Lord Of The Rings
X - Men 


Fun Lovers: an audience who are not film literate but are big film and video consumers this type of audience would typically wait for reviews for films or hear about them from friends. They might not see a film for the plot but more for action/comedy. Movies they would enjoy:
Avengers 
Expendables
Hangover
Saw Series


Youth Of Today: this type of audience will see films as soon as they come out. This type of audience might see the movies as they could be loyal fans to a series or frnachise. Films this type of audience would enjoy would include:
Skyfall
Dredd
Twilight: Breaking Dawn part 2
Hunger Games