Children's Film Genres

Western - Rango
Comedy - Mr Poppers Penguins
Cartoon - Shrek
Fairytale - Tinkerbell, Peter pan
Sci-Fi - Race to Witch Mountain
Romance - Barbie Rapunzel
Adventure - Brother Bear, Ice Age
Gangster Movies - Bugsy Malone
Superhero Movie - The Incredibles
Spy Movies - Spy Kids

Conventions of a Fairytale -
The typical conventions of a fairytale are: Magical Creatures, Happy ending, sparkly surroundings, forbidden romance, overcoming evil and the characters finding themselves.

Conventions of a Western -
There are always: Humid surroundings, tumble weed, lizards, guns, cowboy hats, cowboys, cattle, horses, a saloon, a sherif, a jail, good overcoming evil and spurs.

Conventions of a Superhero Movie -
There is always: A group of superheros, secret identities, a damsel in distress, and evil villain, super powers, good overcoming evil and the characters finding themselves.

Fairytale - Peter Pan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPPiWwmmAmQ&feature=related
Western - Rango http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWmsFicV2RY
Superhero - The Incredibles http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGX2nxw5Be4