Mr. and Mrs. Smith

The text chosen to compare 'Flightplan' to is 'Mr and Mrs. Smith'. Both texts consist of post-feminism, however this is constructed differently. This is because the representation of Jodie Foster is different to that of Angelina Jolie. Both representations have a different effect on social, historical, economical and political context. In addition the audience identify with both characters differently and mise en scene may be more significant in the representation of one character than the other.

Both texts will be seen as having a post- feminist represenation. This is because they both associate the main female characters with attributes you may refer to with a male protagonist. Such as Jodie Foster is presented as a determined character and Angelina Jolie is presented as tough. Both characters are represented to show independence. This may connote women no longer are self reliant on men.

Similar to both texts is the occupation given to both characters. Jodie Foster is proplusion engineer, while Angelina Jolie is an assasin. Both jobs require physicalty, this goes to the point that women are capable of achieving what they want. Therefore arguing there is no 'glass ceiling'.

Nevertheless there are clear differences between how the film chooses to utilize post-feminist views. In 'Flightplan', the costumes worn by Jodie Foster are simple. They go against the hegemony of representing women as the male gaze. Although in 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' this ideology of the male gaze is present. However, unlike 'Flightplan', 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' use props as a factor to represent post-feminism. This is instigated through weapons such as guns.

It could be argued that 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' doesn't represent post-feminism. This is because it may be connoting equality as the leading characters are both male and female. While 'Flightplan' is focusing purely on Jodie Foster.