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How to Write a Movie Review

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Whether a movie is a rotten tomato or a brilliant work of art, if people are watching it, it's worth critiquing. A decent movie review should entertain, persuade and inform, providing an original opinion without giving away too much of the plot. A great movie review can be a work of art in its own right. Read on to learn how to analyze a movie like a professional film critic, come up with an interesting thesis, and write a review as entertaining as your source material.

Sample Movie Reviews

Writing an Intro for a Movie Review

• Comparison to Relevant Event or Movie: "Every day, our leaders, politicians, and pundits call for "revenge"– against terrorist groups, against international rivals, against other political parties. But few of them understand the cold, destructive, and ultimately hollow thrill of revenge as well as the characters of Blue Ruin. "
• Review in a nutshell: "Despite a compelling lead performance by Tom Hanks and a great soundtrack, Forrest Gump never gets out of the shadow of its weak plot and questionable premise."
• Context or Background Information: " Boyhood might be the first movie made where knowing how it was produced–slowly, over 12 years, with the same actors–is just as crucial as the movie itself."

• Using stars, a score out of 10 or 100, or the simple thumbs-up and thumbs-down is a quick way to give your thoughts. You then write about why you chose that rating.
• Great Movie: ABC is the rare movie that succeeds on almost every level, where each character, scene, costume, and joke firing on all cylinders to make a film worth repeated viewings."
• Bad Movie: "It doesn't matter how much you enjoy kung-fu and karate films: with 47 Ronin, you're better off saving your money, your popcorn, and time."
• Okay Movie: "I loved the wildly uneven Interstellar far more than I should have, but that doesn't mean it is perfect. Ultimately, the utter awe and spectacle of space swept me through the admittedly heavy-handed plotting and dialogue."

• Great: "Michael B. Jordan and Octavia Spencer's chemistry would carry Fruitvale Station even if the script wasn't as good. The mid-movie prison scene in particular, where the camera never leaves their faces, shows how much they can convey with nothing but their eyelids, the flashing tension of neck muscles, and a barely cracking voice."
• Bad: " Jurassic World's biggest flaw, a complete lack of relatable female characters, is only further underscored by a laughably unrealistic shot of our heroine running away from a dinosaur – in heels."
• Okay: "At the end of the day, Snowpiercer can't decide what kind of movie it wants to be. The attention to detail in fight scenes, where every weapon, lightbulb, and slick patch of ground is accounted for, doesn't translate to an ending that seems powerful but ultimately says little of substance."

• Does the film reflect on a current event or contemporary issue? It could be the director's way of engaging in a bigger conversation. Look for ways to relate the content of the film to the "real" world.
• Does the film seem to have a message, or does it attempt to elicit a specific response or emotion from the audience? You could discuss whether or not it achieves its own goals.
• Does the film connect with you on a personal level? You could write a review stemming from your own feelings and weave in some personal stories to make it interesting for your readers.

Composing Your Review

• When you name characters in your plot summary, list the actors' names directly afterward in parenthesis.
• Find a place to mention the director's name and the full movie title.
• If you feel you must discuss information that might "spoil" things for readers, warn them first.

• Cinematography: " Her is a world drenched in color, using bright, soft reds and oranges alongside calming whites and grays that both build, and slowly strip away, the feelings of love between the protagonists. Every frame feels like a painting worth sitting in."
• Tone: "Despite the insane loneliness and high stakes of being stuck alone on Mars, The Martian's witty script keeps humor and excitement alive in every scene. Space may be dangerous and scary, but the joy of scientific discovery is intoxicating."
• Music and Sound: " No Country For Old Men's bold decision to skip music entirely pays off in spades. The eerie silence of the desert, punctuated by the brief spells of violent, up-close-and-personal sound effects of hunter and hunted, keeps you constantly on the edge of your seat."
• Acting: "While he's fantastic whenever he's on the move, using his cool stoicism to counteract the rampaging bus, Keanu Reeves can't quite match his costar in the quiet moments of Speed, which falter under his expressionless gaze."

• Keep your writing clear and easy to understand. Don't use too much technical filmmaking jargon, and make your language crisp and accessible.
• Present both the facts and your opinion. For example, you might state something such as, "The Baroque background music was a jarring contrast to the 20th century setting." This is a lot more informative then simply saying, "The music was a strange choice for the movie."

• Great: "In the end, even the characters of Blue Ruin know how pointless their feud is. But revenge, much like every taut minute of this thriller, is far too addictive to give up until the bitter end.""
• Bad: "Much like the oft-mentioned "box of chocolates", Forest Gump has a couple of good little morsels. But most of the scenes, too sweet by half, should have been in the trash long before this movie was put out."
• Okay: "Without the novel, even revolutionary concept, Boyhood may not be a great movie. It might not even be "good.” But the power the film finds in the beauty of passing time and little, inconsequential moments – moments that could only be captured over 12 years of shooting – make Linklater's latest an essential film for anyone interested in the art of film."

Polishing Your Piece

• Ask yourself whether your review stayed true to your thesis. Did your conclusion tie back in with the initial ideas you proposed?
• Decide whether your review contains enough details about the movie. You may need to go back and add more description here and there to give readers a better sense of what the movie's about.
• Decide whether your review is interesting enough as a stand-alone piece of writing. Did you contribute something original to this discussion? What will readers gain from reading your review that they couldn't from simply watching the movie?

Studying Your Source Material

• The title of the film, and the year it came out.
• The director's name.
• The names of the lead actors.

• Make a note every time something sticks out to you, whether it's good or bad. This could be costuming, makeup, set design, music, etc. Think about how this detail relates to the rest of the movie and what it means in the context of your review.
• Take note of patterns you begin to notice as the movie unfolds.
• Use the pause button frequently so you make sure not to miss anything, and rewind as necessary.

• Direction: Consider the director and how he or she choose to portray/explain the events in the story. If the movie was slow, or didn't include things you thought were necessary, you can attribute this to the director. If you've seen other movies directed by the same person, compare them and determine which you like the most.
• Cinematography: What techniques were used to film the movie? What setting and background elements helped to create a certain tone?
• Writing: Evaluate the script, including dialogue and characterization. Did you feel like the plot was inventive and unpredictable or boring and weak? Did the characters' words seem credible to you?
• Editing: Was the movie choppy or did it flow smoothly from scene to scene? Did they incorporate a montage to help build the story? And was this obstructive to the narrative or did it help it? Did they use long cuts to help accentuate an actor's acting ability or many reaction shots to show a group's reaction to an event or dialogue? If visual effects were used were the plates well-chosen and were the composited effects part of a seamless experience? (Whether the effects looked realistic or not is not the jurisdiction of an editor, however, they do choose the footage to be sent off to the compositors, so this could still affect the film.)
• Costume design: Did the clothing choices fit the style of the movie? Did they contribute to the overall tone, rather than digressing from it?
• Set design: Consider how the setting of the film influenced its other elements. Did it add or subtract from the experience for you? If the movie was filmed in a real place, was this location well-chosen?
• Score or soundtrack: Did it work with the scenes? Was it over/under-used? Was it suspenseful? Amusing? Irritating? A soundtrack can make or break a movie, especially if the songs have a particular message or meaning to them.

Community Q&A

• If you don't like the movie, don't be abusive and mean. If possible, avoid watching the movies that you would surely hate. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 2
• Understand that just because the movie isn't to your taste, that doesn't mean you should give it a bad review. A good reviewer helps people find movie's they will like. Since you don't have the same taste in movies as everyone else, you need to be able to tell people if they will enjoy the movie, even if you didn't. Thanks Helpful 3 Not Helpful 0
• Structure is very important; try categorizing the different parts of the film and commenting on each of those individually. Deciding how good each thing is will help you come to a more accurate conclusion. For example, things like acting, special effects, cinematography, think about how good each of those are. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 0

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To write a movie review, start with a compelling fact or opinion to hook your readers, like "Despite a great performance by Tom Hanks, Forrest Gump never overcomes its weak plot." Then, elaborate on your opinion of the movie right off the bat so readers know where you stand. Once your opinion is clear, provide examples from the movie that prove your point, like specific scenes, dialogue, songs, or camera shots. To learn how to study a film closely before you write a review, scroll down! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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• Watch the movie
• The first step in writing the review is to watch the movie.  Watch the movie in a relaxed environment you are familiar with.  You do not want to be distracted by an unfamiliar room.  Watching the movie a second time will help you to absorb a lot more detail about the movie.  Most movie reviewers take notes as they watch the movie. 
• 2. Give your opinion
• Most movie review will give their opinion of the movie.  This is important as the reviewer can express the elements of the movie they enjoyed or disliked. 

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How to Write a Film Review

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How to Write a Film Review . Shao Guangqing. Outline . Warm-up The Structure of a Film Review Steps to write a film review Types of films/genres Useful vocabulary and language for a film review. Warm-up. What is a film review (for)? Have you ever read one?

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How to Write a Film Review ShaoGuangqing

Outline • Warm-up • The Structure of a Film Review • Steps to write a film review • Types of films/genres • Useful vocabulary and language for a film review

Warm-up • What is a film review (for)? • Have you ever read one? • Did your reading of a film review encourage you to see that film?

A Film Review is • a short description of a film, where the writer: • provides details of the movie analyzed, • gives his/her opinion or recommendation of the film. • The register used may be formal or semi-formal depending on the addressees and kind of newspaper or magazine where it will be published. • Present tenses and a variety of adjectives are frequently used.

What is a film review for? • Writing a movie review is a great way of expressing your opinion of a movie. • The purpose of most movie reviews is to help readers in determining whether they want to watch, rent or buy the movie. • The review should give enough details about the movie that the reader can make an informed decision, without giving anyway any essentials such as the plot or any surprises.

What is a film review for? • Similar to the purpose of writing book reviews, movie reviews analyze the effectiveness of the plot, theme, acting, direction, special effects, musical effects, cinematography, and all other elements that created the movie. Cinematography: the art or science of motion picture photography. It is the technique of movie photography, including both the shooting and development of the film. 영화 예술[촬영술]

The Structure of a Film Review • It should consist of 3 different parts: • Introduction • Body • Conclusion

Introduction • Introduction (1st paragraph) • It summarizes all the background information of the film. • It may include references to the title, director, type of film( comedy, adventure, drama, etc.), setting (place and time), characters, etc.

Body • Body: it may contain two paragraphs • 2nd paragraph: it offers a summary of the plot focusing on the main aspects. • 3rd paragraph: it includes general comments on the plot, the development of the main characters, the acting, the direction, etc. • Note: the end should not be revealed to the reader

Conclusion • Conclusion (4th paragraph) • The writer provides a general assessment of the film, and his/her opinion about it. • The writer recommends or does not recommend the movie. He/she should give reasons to support his/her opinion about the film.

Process-1st step • 1. Watch a film with a critical eye. Write down the description of the most significant parts and details which you will include into your work.

Process-2nd step • 2. Take note of information on the director, main characters, historical period used in this film, soundtrack, editing and camera work.

Process-3rd step • 3. Write an outline with the main ideas you want to develop in each paragraph. • Remember to include a topic sentence which summarizes the main idea of each paragraph.

Process-4th step • 4. First draft: start writing the paper considering the structure presented (4 different paragraphs). • Be creative and use quite a lot of cinema-related vocabulary.

Process-5th step • 5. Edit and proofread your final review for mistakes (grammatical, spelling, word-order, etc.) • Avoid vocabulary repetition • Check that you have followed the 4-paragraph structure. • Use an appropriate register (formal or semi-formal). Contractions, abbreviations, colloquial language should be avoided. • Check margins, font type and size, double-spacing, etc. • Ask a partner to read your film review to get some feedback before submitting your work.

Types of films/genres • Science fiction (sci-fi) • Comedy/sit-coms (situation coemedies) • Romance/love story • Horror film (not terror film) • Thriller • Spy film • Erotic/pornographic • Musical

Types of films/genres • Detective story • Mystery film • Adventure/action film • Biography • Animated film/Cartoon • Historical • War film • Gangster film

Useful Words • Soundtrack • Script • Plot/storyline • Stunts (stuntman) • Special effects • Box-office hit • Rehearsal • Masterpiece • Star (verb/noun)

Useful words • Hero/heroine • Opening • End/ending • Episode • Premiere • Climax • Cast of characters • Leading/supporting character • Sequence/scene

Useful adjectives • Positive adjectives • Interesting, good, exciting, funny, fantastic, amusing, moving, excellent, entertaining, realistic • long-running, well-developed, convincing, gripping • Negative adjectives • Boring, sad, bad, poor, dull, terrible, dreadful, thrilling, predictable, unimaginative, weak, frightening, scary, unbelievable

Useful language • 1st paragraph-Background • This film is set in…; the movie tells the story of…; this excellent film is based on… • 2nd paragraph-Summary of the plot • The storyline/plot focuses on …; the film reaches its climax…; the story begins…

Useful language • 3rd paragraph-Comments on the film • This acting/development of the main (leading) character is fascinating/excellent…; The script is bight/dull…The end is surprising / predictable • 4th paragraph-Conclusion • It is worth seeing…; I would/would not recommend it because …; Do not miss it…

Checklist • □ I have included a title for my film review. • □ I have summarized the plot without giving away the ending. • □ I have included a strong lead/introduction. • □ I have discussed significant characters and actors. • □ I have discussed important technical elements. • □ I have evaluated the sound and/or movie soundtrack. • □ I have stated and evaluated the theme. • □ I have included a strong conclusion summarizing my ideas. • □ I have edited my review for spelling and grammatical errors.

Film Review • The Truman Show

The Truman Show Part 1

Part 2 • Truman Burbank has been on television all of his life, the only thing is he doesn't know it yet. Truman Burbank's (Jim Carrey) whole life, unbeknown to him, has been televised. He is the star of the Truman Show the ultimate in reality television shows. He has been raised in the town of Sea haven, which in reality is a giant film set built inside a massive artificial dome (at last a use for the Millennium Dome). His whole environment, including the weather, is control by the shows creator Christof (Ed Harris) and his team.

They introduce characters and plot lines into Truman's life as if it were a soap opera, but things are not going well for them as due to a number of accidents Truman is beginning to suspect that there is something wrong with his life. Despite reassurances from his best fried Marlon (Noah Emmerich), the breakdown of his on screen wife Meryl (Laura Linney) leads him towards the truth. Will he be reunited his true love Lauren (NataschaMcElhone), or will Christof ensure that the whole of his life is televised? There is only one way to find out, and that is to watch the Truman Show.

Part 3 • This is one of the most brilliantly original films to come out of Hollywood in the recent years. It is a damning indictment of the current trends in television (Big Brother style reality television taken to its ultimate conclusion). It is an intelligent and witty piece of drama, but above all of this it is massively entertaining. • Lets take a look at why. Firstly we have the direction of Peter Wier (Witness, Picnic at Hanging Rock) who has used a brilliant selection of techniques that make this film work. Every time that we see Truman we are actually watching the Truman Show. This is achieved by the use of odd camera angles, fish eye lens effects, and shots supposedly from behind one way glass. The overall effect is stunning. It draws the audience in and leaves you in no doubt that we are actually watching a person that is begin unwitting filmed, and that we are really watching the same television show as the viewers in the film. This so easily could have gone very wrong, with the result that we would be just left confused.

Many other neat tricks are used on top of this including the synchronization of extras so that they look like extras. I can't believe that this would have been easy, as filmmakers for the whole of their lives have been trying to achieve the exact opposite. The response of the Truman Show viewers is also used to great effect, as we get to see what a consistent few viewers think about what we ourselves are watching. I really could go on all day extolling the virtues of the direction and scripting techniques used, but its suffice to say that it really is top class. • This leads me to the impressive script written by Andrew Niccol (Gattaca). The dialogue is intelligent and original. The way in which only Truman is allowed to make decisions and the other cast members are appearing to ad-libis well implemented. It questions our love of television and just how far should we go in the name of entertainment. That's not to say it is serious, far from it there are many moments of gentle comedy. What is most impressive is the fact that it never has to result to extremes to get its message across (no violence, no sex, or much swearing for that matter).

ad-lib • Ad-lib is used to describe individual moments during live theatre when an actor speaks through their character using words not found in the play's text. • In film the term ad-lib usually refers to the interpolation （inserting）of unscripted material in an otherwise scripted performance.

Part 4 • A special mention must be made of Burkhart von Dallwitz's (Supernova) music score, which compliments the action perfectly. It is rare that a score is integrated with a script quite so seamlessly. • The biggest surprise of all is Jim Carrey. He is well known for his madcap, zany, comedies, and people either love him or hate him. What he is not known for is subtlety, and here he is a revelation. He is fantastic, delivering a performance of a lifetime, and with a great deal of acting talent (maybe he should try it more often). The supporting cast are also faultless, especially Laura Linney who convincingly falls apart on screen desperately relying on product placement in an attempt to deal with Truman. It is a rare pleasure to say that all of the cast, from main stars, to the extras do a fine job and are faultless.

madcap：an impulsive, reckless, or lively person • zany：one who acts the clown to amuse others

Part 5 • As you can tell I really rate the Truman Show. It is a film that can be enjoyed by anyone, and in repeated viewings many subtleties can be uncovered. If I have any criticism it would be that it is a little lightweight and maybe a little too sweet (although this is intentionally so!), but this a very minor consideration. In an age of remakes, sequels, and special effect movies the Truman Show is head and shoulders above the rest. • Watch the Truman Show, everyone else is. Oh one last thing, in case I don't see you, good afternoon, good evening, and good night.

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How to Write a Film Review. Gather basic facts about the movie. The title of the film, and the year it came out. The director's name. The names of the lead actors. The genre. Analyze the mechanics of the movie.

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How to write a theatrical review…

How to write a theatrical review…. The first rule is there are no rules! A review is personal - you're writing a review to express your thoughts and feelings about a theatre show, not taking an exam. Develop your own distinct voice. What ain’t we got? We ain’t got dames apparently.

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How to Write a Film Review. Movie Ratings and Reviews. Why?. Whether you're interested in writing movie reviews for profit or just for fun, it's not too tough. Just follow a few steps to make your feelings on the latest flicks known. .

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How To Write A Book Review

How To Write A Book Review. Book Review - Definition. Book review - A critical analysis of a book based on content and style A book review is not the same as a book report. Book Review Example – Part 1.

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How to Write a Literature Review

How to Write a Literature Review. Or How to avoid having your committee die of boredom. Purpose. To show you did something this semester? To help you define your research question. To place your research in the literature. To help the reader understand what you are doing.

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HOW TO WRITE A LITERATURE REVIEW

HOW TO WRITE A LITERATURE REVIEW. By: Ms Syazwani Mahmad Puzi. What is Literature Review?. A collection of all the scholarly writings on a topic A systematic method for identifying, evaluating and interpreting the work produced by researchers

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How to write a review.

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How to Write A Movie Review

How to Write A Movie Review. The Karate Kid.

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How to write a literature review

How to write a literature review. Dr. Laureen Fregeau. Topics we will cover. Why review the literature??? Terminology Literature review format Literature review topics and subtopics Locating literature review sources Choosing appropriate sources Your opinion Bibliography format.

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How to Write a Movie Review

Read and check your movie review thoroughly.  It can be embarrassing to find errors in your work after it has been published.  This is especially important for reviews that will be published on the Internet, as search engines are always looking for the correct spellings of keywords.

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Get your daily dose of movie reviews, songs, comedy, fashion tips, horoscope, fitness mantra, etc. Discover other talents & celebs in this cool live streaming video app.

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How to Write a Book Review

How to Write a Book Review. James Knaack UTSA. Before You Begin. Remember, there is no right way to write a book review. Book reviews are highly personal and reflect the opinions of the reviewer.

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Subject: Language I Teacher: María Inés Artigas de Cambiasso Students: Luján Chaluat Josefina Smith María José Ferrari Santiago Alegría Julián Odorisio. How to write a review. It’s a critical evaluation of a text, publicaton, object or phenomenon

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A literature review is an important part of the introduction to the master's thesis, scientific work or an abstract of the dissertation. This article will guide you through the whole process of composing your literature review.

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