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Film Review Writing pack
Useful Language: vocabulary / phrases / expressions
Background
‐ The film is set in … ‐ This fascinating film is…
‐ This film originates from a novel named … ‐ The film is directed by…
‐ The film is based on a novel / a real life story of a…
‐ This is a comedy / horror film / love story / cartoon / science fiction movie / war film / Kung Fu
film /an action film/ a thriller / a spy movie /
Main points of the plot
‐ The plot focuses on… ‐ The story begins / concerns about / is about…
‐ The plot / story has a twist in … ‐ The film reaches a climax when…
‐ The plot is absolutely thrilling / exciting / fascinating / touching / romantic / surprising…
General comments and opinions
‐ It is rather confusing / long / slow / boring
‐ The cast is excellent / weak / awful / unconvincing
‐ The script/ story is dull / clever / exciting
‐ It has a tragic / surprising / dramatic ending
‐ It does not come across as true / convincing
‐ The music / sound effect is dull / rich
‐ It is a catchy tune as backing music
‐ The theme song is powerful / weak / satisfying
‐ The colour in the photography is natural / spectacular / dull / dark and frightening
‐ The acting is true to life / powerful / natural
Useful recommendations
‐ Don’t miss it! ‐ It is well worth seeing!
‐ It will change the way you see ( e.g. young people) after watching this film.
‐ It is bound to be a box‐office hit. ‐ I highly / thoroughly / strongly recommend it.
‐ It is highly entertaining. ‐ It is certainly at the top of my list of good movies.
‐ Fans of … will no doubt be thrilled with this.
‐ It’s a must! ‐ I would not recommend this because…
‐ Wait until it comes out on video. ‐ It ‘s a boring movie. Don’t bother with this one.
‐ Only watch this film if you have plenty of time to spare.
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Sample sentences
‐ ‘Star Wars’ has got spectacular special effects.
‐ It is worth watching for the dramatic scenery / acting of … alone.
‐ Thanks to the special effects, the action is totally believable.
‐ The film has such a tragic ending that you will leave the cinema in tears.
‐ Most of the film is rather boring, but it did have an interesting twist in the end.
‐ ‘Elizabeth’ is a film based on the life of Queen Elizabeth I.
‐ The film ‘Gladiator’ has a large cast and spectacular costumes.
‐ The film is worth seeing. It will touch the hearts of many.
Sample Film Review
‘Erin Brockovich’ is a true story about one woman’s
An introduction
courageous (adj) fight against the whole society. The film’s director is
Facts and background
Steven Soderbergh, and the cast includes Julia Roberts as Erin
information concerning the
Brockovich, a single mother of three, and Albert Finney as Ed Masry, film, such as the title, the
her sympathetic (adj) lawyer and later her boss. name of the artists or actors
Set in a small California town, the story begins when, after a and actresses, the name of
car the director, the type of
movie , the place where the
accident leaves her with no money and no job, Erin begs Ed to let her
story in the film happens (
work at his law firm. While working there, she accidently (adv) comes
i.e. the setting )
across some medical files. Sensing that something is not right, she main body
convinces Ed to let her look into the matter. Soon, Erin discovers that Usually make up of 2
a power company has been polluting the city’s water supply, causing paragraphs:
1st – describing the main
many of its residents to develop serious (adj) illness.
features of the plot ( or
summary of the story in the
The film is full of emotional (adj) moments as Erin wins the trust film )
(n.) of the suspicious(adj.) but frightened (adj) local citizens. The 2nd – general comments
actors , especially Julia Roberts, who won the Oscar award for Best and opinions on the acting
Actress, give moving ( adj.) and believable (adj.) performances, and A conclusion
Include a recommendation
the directing is excellent (adj.).
and reasons why you
This film is well worth(adj.) seeing. It will touch your heart and make
recommend the film
you cheer for ordinary (adj.) people like Erin. Don’t miss it!
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