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Text: Joker. Warner Brothers Studios.
Some elements of this text to consider:
- This poster only has a minimal amount of text. The phrase “Put on a happy face” contrasts dramatically with the depiction of the Joker on the right side of the poster.
- The horizontal strips allude to the different layers of the Joker’s personality. In addition, the layers as a whole give an incomplete rendition of the Joker’s face and his eyes are notably missing.
The visual elements are clearly powerful enough for the poster to achieve its purpose. - Consider how different visual elements of the poster create tone.