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WRITING A FILM REVIEW


A review is a short description of a film ( found in a magazine or newspaper) in which someone gives both factual information and an opinion about the film. A review should consist of the following parts:
* Introduction
Was the film based on fact or is it pure fiction ? What do you know about the background to the film?
Give the title of the film and as much info on the background as you can ( setting , type of story, main characters , name of the director and the leading actors).
* Main body
The main body of a review should consist of at least two paragraphs, the first giving the main points of the plot and the second giving general comments (i.e. the pros and cons ) concerning the acting , directing, music, special effects , lights, scenery , costumes, etc.
Use the present tenses to outline the plot.
Begin a new paragraph for each complete change of topic. Do not write one-sentence paragraphs.
* Conclusion
The conclusion should summarise the reasons why the film is recommended / not recommended and say to whom it will appeal and why.

Exercise 1


In groups, discuss thew following questions .
  • What is the best film you’ve seen in the last year or two? What was it like? Who was in it?
  • Are there certain types of film you would never go and see? What are they? Why wouldn’t you like to see them ?
  • What is your favourite type of film and why?
  • Who is your favourite actor /actress / director?
  • Can you name a recent box-office success ? Why do you think it was so successful?
  • Have you seen any famous films that rely on special effects? Did you like them? Why?
  • Imagine that you are film producers with an unlimited budget to make a film. Discuss whether to make it for the cinema or TV or both, what genre it is going to be, what story are you going to base it on, who would be on the ideal cast , who would direct the film, who would compose the music, etc.

    Exercise 2


    The following words can be used to talk about films. Look up the words you do not know, and add any others you have come across .
    Action film / adventure film / animated film / a box-office success / children ’s film / classic / comedy detective film / dialogue / director / documentary / epic / extra / flop / horror film / leading man / modern / musical / science fiction / screenplay / scriptwriter / sound / special effects / star / stunt man / supporting cast / thriller / track / war film / western.

    Exercise 3


    The following adjectives are often found in reviews .
    Decide which of them a) are positive and which are negative
    b) can be used to describe the films you discussed earlier:
    amateurish / amazing / amusing / atmospheric / attractive / awful / boring / brilliant / clichéd / disappointing / entertaining / exciting / extraordinary / fascinating / funny / heavy-handed / hopeless / humourless / informative / interesting / moving / original / predictable / sentimental / sophisticated / spectacular / spine-chilling / stunning / stylish / successful / superb / unimaginative / unusual .

    Exercise 4


    In reviews, adverbs are often used to make adjectives more or less extreme . They can be grouped in the following way:
    adverbs like very to add extra emphasis.
    adverbs like absolutely, completely, entirely, totally, which mean in every way.
    adverbs that collocate with particular adjectives, e.g.:
    utterly ridiculous / delightful / enchanting
    highly successful / improbable
    hugely successful / expensive
    adverbs like quite , moderately, rather , fairly that make an adjective less extreme.

    Exercise 5


    Work with your partner to decide which of the following words can be used to talk about films, which to talk about plays, and which to talk about both:
    an act / the author / a box-office hit / the cast / characters / a classic / extras / a flop / a masterpiece / a performance / the plot / a role / a scene / a script / the stage / a star / a thriller

    Exercise 6


    Use the language below to talk to others in your group about a film you have seen recently.
    The film is directed/ produced by ...
    It is set in ...
    It stars ...
    The role of X is played by ...
    It portrays / shows ...
    It conveys a sense of ...
    X gives a superb / thrilling / disappointing performance ...
    I can thoroughly recommend ...
    I found the plot rather weak / unconvincing
    The film tells the story of ...
    This film is based on the novel of ...
    particularly impressive scenes
    The plot focuses on ...
    The story begins ...
    The plot has an unexpected twist ...
    The film reaches a dramatic climax ...
    It is rather long / confusing / slow , etc.
    The cast is excellent / weak / convincing ...
    The script is dull / clever / fascinating ...
    It has a tragic / surprising / happy end
    The music and sound effects support the story line.
    Don’t miss it, it will change the way you see ...
    It is well worth seeing ...
    I wouldn’t recommend it because …
    I especially wanted to see it …
    One of the best films I have seen this year …
    The film is a little sentimental.

    Exercise 7


    Write a review of a film you have seen recently.
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