In the theatrical poster for the film “Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay” there are a number of connotations that the audience can gather. The Mis en scene involves Harold and Kumar in broad daylight behind a steel cage in orange jump suits. This suggests that somewhere in the movie the dynamic duo is arrested and put in prison – hence the sub title of the film – “Escape from Guantanamo Bay”. The title of the film is revealed and illustrated in two different sizes. “HAROLD & KUMAR” is blown up and one would easily be able to read their names from a distance, though the sub title – “ESCAPE FROM GUANTANAMO BAY” is written in a smaller font. This emphasises the importance of the characters in comparison with the location in which the film is set it.
The characters are both represented as ethnic minorities of Asian decent. This advocates that the film would probably predominantly target those of a similar nature.
Both characters share parallel impressions on their faces. They are both expressionless. Moreover, the fact that Kumar has one of his hands on the steel cage, represents their escape from the jungle prison land that is recognized as Guantanamo Bay. Both characters also have rough hair, meaning that they were potentially harassed during their time in the prison.
The lighting of the film poster appears to be rather bright. This implies that the movie does not have a dull moment in it, and even if the pair are faced with unorthodox positions (such as being put in prison), they always manage to turn things around and pull through indicating the situations that they are put in to are never took seriously.
Towards the bottom of the film poster (in even smaller print), a message reads “this time their running from the joint”. The use of “this time” signifies that this film is a sequel to a previous in a Harold & Kumar series.
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