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American Beauty (1999)

Picture of American Beauty

Dan Chapman

Dan Chapman formed his own design firm in 2002 after having spent 15 years as a designer and creative force for film advertising agencies.

www.chapman-design.com/

Why do I like it? The question-mark bellybutton, the lack of colours aside from flesh tones, the rose. This is very simple, but you would always know which movie it is!

Nonfictionguy's rating:

1342

7.1

6.9

Secretary (2002)

Picture of Secretary

Dawn Patrol

Why do I like it? This is what this movie is all about. A bold choice, just showing a woman bending over, but it works. I like the use of white space, which others are often afraid of!

Nonfictionguy's rating:

2300

6.3

6.6

Quantum of Solace (2008)

Picture of Quantum of Solace

Empire Design

www.empiredesign.com/main.html

Why do I like it? This is the new bond, no explosions necessary in the background, we know HE is going to. Colours very muted, lots of blacks, greys, etc - masculine all over! The gun only helps.

Nonfictionguy's rating:

1832

7.3

Ghost World (2001)

Picture of Ghost World

Eden Creative Motion Picture Advertising, Inc.

A team of passionate and experienced marketing and design professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional work that stands apart.

www.edencreative.net/

Why do I like it? Wonderful use of white space - this stands out in a sea of hyperactive posters. Also good twist on the tagline.

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6.5

6.8

Saturday Night Fever (1977)

Picture of Saturday Night Fever

Diener-Hauser

Hauser Advertising is a full-service, branding driven advertising agency with compelling Creative. They’ve redefined full service to go beyond branding, creative services, market research and media to include web design solutions, interactive services and public relations.

www.hauser-advertising.com/

Why do I like it? This sums up the entire movie and certainly the bit most people will remember. Glad they didn't put his finger on the starburst of light.

Nonfictionguy's rating:

732

5.8

5.9

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)

Picture of Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Deadline, a CMP Company

Founded in 1996, Deadline is a Los Angeles-based advertising agency leader specialising in killing-edge print/online advertising and website development/design for a diverse range of top motion picture studio, TV networks, home entertainment divisions and videogame publishers.

www.dead-line.com/

Why do I like it? Its Star Wars, plain and simple!

Nonfictionguy's rating:

2.5

6.4

Peaches (2004)

Picture of Peaches

DesignWorks

Established in 2001, Designworks is a full-service entertainment graphic design & advertising firm. Their talented team creates eye-catching key art, clever copy, packaging, print & web ads, posters, sell sheets, brochures, outdoor ads, etc.

At Designworks, their goal is to produce the most dynamic and creative campaigns in the industry. They are dedicated to making their clients product a success in the marketplace.

dzynwrx.com/

Why do I like it? I don't, I've never seen a person cut out so badly and stuck over other images. This is the sort of work I wouldn't have been proud to have produced as a sixteen year old trainee designer, however it is the best of a bad bunch. Ghost Lake is a far better poster (in terms of look/impact), but a high-resolution poster of that movie is very hard to find.

6.2

Iyi Seneler Londra (2007)

Picture of Iyi Seneler Londra

Emre Erdem

www.emreerdem.com/Emre_Erdem.html

Why do I like it? How could I not?! I'm all emotional/paternal now that I'm a dad too.

Before you see any movie, you will typically experience its poster first, even if its just in the lobby. These works of art/graphic design sometimes give you a glimpse of the movie, a clue as to what to expect. Other times they conceal the truth of the movie, for good cause - because its dire! This list is about the best posters, the ones that grab my attention or ones that stuck with me over time, its not about the quality of the film.

Oh and please do allow for personal preference here, this is a list of movie posters that I appreciated or liked (not just award winners). I've also listed the official blurb from each company or the people that created them.

Due to the size of this project, lists will appear alphabetically by designer.

Enjoy

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