Lo1 - Analysing Jumanji's (2017) script.

Jumanji - Welcome To The Jungle (2017)

Link to script - https://www.scripts.com/script/jumanji%3A_welcome_to_the_jungle_11462

Language 

The language used in this script is informal. The target audience for this media products is of teenagers aged 12-25 which is reinforced by the films 12A BBFC rating and use of ideal self teenage actors in order to make the film relatable to the audience. Informal language is used in order to make the film appeal to the audience since teenagers often use slang and incorrect grammar / sentences when communicating with others. Since the film also targets a primarily C2DE audience, the use of informal language again helps the film occur more relatable and enjoyable for the audience. For example, the initial dialog at the start of the film starts by a man saying "hey kiddo, you gotta try this". The two words 'kiddo' and 'gotta' are cut down words commonly used by teenagers and stereotypically people within the C2DE section on the NRS scale, therefore make the audience able to relate to the scenario and actors. 

Format and layout 

This script includes generic conventions such as a title page, the title page is vital as it holds key information about the script such as the genre of the script, writers, directors and the general synopsis, allowing the people reading to understand the vision of the script more clearly, in this script it's stated that the director of the film is Jake Casdan. Actors, such as Dwyane Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillian are also stated. Despite this script unconventionally not having slug lines to establish the EXT / INT of a scene, the action text below it is consistent throughout the script, establishing actions, emotions and noises / sound effects in the scene, as demonstrated in the screenshot to the right.  The script identifies            

Three-act script 

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