Representation Analysis: Spectre

The main male character is seen as the heroic figure that saves the lives of innocent people. He has a very wealthy life and is very strategic about the choices he makes while on his mission. He has a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks. He goes through typical action scenes that are commonly seen carried out by the hero e.g. car chases, supercharged helicopter sequences, unexpected explosions and shooting scenes. This reinforces the typical stereotypes made of the hero as we, the audience, expect Bond to do spectacular things to impress and amaze us.

The female is seen as the vulnerable, weak figure. Is usually seen as the "sex object" and is very attractive. She is usually called 'Bond girl' who is a love interest as well as a sidekick of James Bond. They are usually considered as sophisticated and glamorous women and are generally captured or are put in danger and used as part of blackmail, waiting for Bond to arrive and save her. This emphasises the stereotype that women are seen as fragile and feeble and cannot do anything to save themselves.

The Ukrainian villain (and other non-Americans) is represented as an evil genius who is violent and dangerous. Bond receives a message which sends him to uncover a sinister organisation run by the villain. The villain represented in Spectre also reinforces the typical way villains are seen in an action/ thriller type movie. They use their initiative for example rampaging masked crowds to execute their plan.

London is represented as an exciting place where loads of action takes place. They also make London seem like a modern area where technology is used at its peak. For example, it is where the top secret organisations such as MI5 and MI6 are located which are under threat by the villain and it is down to Bond to put them out of this terrible danger.

The social class of the British class system is seen as a posh, stylish and luxurious lifestyle with their high-class, deluxe cars and suits. This reinforces the stereotype of the social class of Britain.