Representations And Ideology :

Whose interests does this text serve?

This film serves the interedts of anyone who wants to have a laugh. Anyone who wants to seek relationship advice, in a way, 'Valentine's Day' is a love story, between lovers, friends and family. It provides enough excitement to satisfy many people. Different groups are starred having relationships. This is a light hearted film for any one in the mood for some, 'loving'.

Who or what can it be said to represent?

I believe this film represents everyone in the wider society. Because 'Valentine's Day' explores every kind of person / relationship, it therefore could be aimed at everyone.
'Valentine's Day' features everything;
- The girl who hides what she does to pay her bills from her boyfriend.
- The man who has a wife, and a girlfriend.
- The woman who has a son she never sees due to her protecting her country.
- The 'happily married' best friend.
- The ex-girlfriend.
- The 'tough' bloke.
- The happily-loved up teenagers.
- The lonely workaholic woman.
- The hopeless romantic.
- The helpless gay guy.
- The fool in love.
- The forgetful dude.
- The strong, independent woman.
- The teenagers 'exchanging' virginitys.
As we can see the film covers everything, therefore can be said to represent everyone in many societys.

What judements might other people or groups make about it?

I think that other people / groups might sterotype, 'Valentine's Day', as another chick flic or be silly and dislike it because of ONE of the actors, which is stupid. People should give this film a chance.

What conclusions can we draw from it, what issues does it raise?

This film raises many issues around, in our lives today;
- Gay people 'coming out'.
- The pressures of leaving your family in order to protect your country.
- Being madly in love and getting dumped.
- Having to put work before getting what you want.
- Finding out the person you love is having an affair.
- Finding out the love of your life, is actually your best friend.
These issues are portrayed with a mix of comedy and heart ache. But things people could learn off this film, may actually guide them to happiness. We can conclude that 'Valentine's Day' is a film that shows love can be the hardest thing in the world, so impossible. But in the end, so, so worth it!