500 Days of Summer Analysed Poster

The poster for the film shows the two characters smiling at one another, surrounded by a white background. This suggests to the audience that the film will be based on those two characters, and that they may fall into a relationship together. The background is a photo montage of the female character, suggesting the male protagonist’s obsession with her, but it could also mean that he adores her and that the film will be from his point of view. The title is presented in a large, white font, and this could suggest the innocence and purity of their developing love. On the other hand, the yellow shape of a sun is placed behind it, represents the word ‘summer’ and that she is a star.