Textual Analysis 3 : Morris Mini Minor (1959)
The advert opens with a stop motion animated sequence where a model version of the Mini drives down the village street before parking outside flashing the lights and sounding the horn to alert their family that they have bought the new car. The opening being shot in stop motion with a model version markets the mini as the playful family car leaning into it's small size (considered miniature compared to the family cars at the time. The playful nature is also added to through the use of upbeat music that sounds like it's from a kids tv show. The advert then transitions to live action where we see the Mini driving along country roads before showing the cars engine and how its mounted horizontally to allow for more space in the cab of the car so 4 people can "comfortably" sit in the car and still carry loads of luggage. This advert is clearly aiming at families looking for a car that fits all of them with room to spare for luggage or shopping. The advert shows how the c...