What is a film Review?
English Literature Year 9
INtroduction
Useful expression
Types of film/ genre
USEFUL WORDS
ADJECTIVES REVERING TO FILM
introduction
What is film Review?
A Film Review is a short description of a film. It is written to give a brief description and evaluation of a movie. It gives viewers someone’s opinion and recommendation about whether (or not) they should watch a film.
The structures of film revew
A film review may be formal or semi-formal in style, depending on its intended readership, and is usually written using present tenses. You can also use a variety of adjectives to describe the plot and make your comments more clear and to the point.
a) An INTRODUCTION in which you summarize all the background information of the film (i.e. title, name of author/director, type, setting(when/where), the theme, the main characters, etc.) b) A MAIN BODY consisting of two paragraphs: Paragraph 1: About the main points of the plot, presented in chronological order without revealing the ending. Paragraph 2: Including general comments on the plot, the main characters, the acting, the directing, etc. c) A CONCLUSION which includes an overall assessment of the work and/or a recommendation, usually with justification. Reviews are normally found in newspapers or magazines.
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USEFUL EXPRESSION
BACKGROUND
The useful expression:
The film tells the story of … The film is based on … The film starts … The film is set in … The film is directed by … The film is the sequel to … It is a comedy/horror film/love story
The useful expression:
MAIN POINT OF THE PLOT
The story concerns / is about / begins with… The storyline/ plot revolves around / focuses on ... The plot is (rather) boring / thrilling. The plot has an unexpected twist. The story reaches a dramatic climax when ... The story unfolds The plot gripping/dramatic/ fascinating/suspense-filled/ predictable/ confusing/ dull/unimaginative
The useful expression:
GENERAL COMMENT
It is rather long/boring/ confusing/slow The cast is excellent/awful/ unconvincing The script is dull/exciting/ bright The script is touching/witty/ hilarious/boring/mundane It is beautifully/poorly/badly written It has a tragic/dramatic end It is a classic of its kind / It is sure to be a hit The ending is surprising / predictable
The useful expression:
RECOMMENDATION
Don’t miss it. It is well worth seeing I wouldn’t recommend it because … I highly/thoroughly recommend it Wait until it comes out on video You should definitely see … / You might enjoy … It’s bound to be a box-office hit / blockbuster
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TYPES OF FILMS/GENRES
TYPES OF FILMS/ GENRES
Romance/ love story = a film about a love story.
Comedy = a film that makes people laugh.
Animated film = a film in which cartoons are brought to life.
TYPES OF FILMS/ GENRES
Action film = an exciting film full of adventure and danger.
Mystery = a film about strange events that are not solved until the very end of the story.
Science fiction = a film about life in space / the future
TYPES OF FILMS/ GENRES
Biography = the story of a person’s life written by someone else.
Horror = a film about a frightening story.
Thriller = a film depicting crime, mystery, or espionage in an atmosphere of excitement and suspense.
TYPES OF FILMS/ GENRES
Western = a film that portraits the conquest of the wilderness and the subordination of nature, in the 4. name of civilization, or the confiscation of the territorial rights of the original inhabitants of the frontier.
Detective = a film about someone who investigates crimes and obtains evidence leading to their resolution mystery.
Musical = a film that is centered on combinations of music, dance, song and choreography as part of the film narrative.
TYPES OF FILMS/ GENRES
War and Anti-War = Films that depict the horror and heartbreak of war: combat, survivor, escape stories, sacrifice and struggle.
Crime & Gangster = a film that is developed around the sinister actions of criminals or gangsters, particularly bankrobbers, or underworld figures who operate outside the law.
Epics & Historical = Films that recreate past events.
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USEFUL WORDS
VOCABULARY
Soundtrack Script Plot / Storyline Stunts (stuntman) Special effects Box-office hit Leading character Supporting character Masterpiece Star Hero/Heroine
Opening End/Ending Episode Premiere Climax Cast of characters Sequence/scene
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ADJECTIVES REFERRING TO FILM
ADJECTIVES REFERRING TO FILM
Good/ Interesting fantastic, fascinating/gripping, excellent, superb, original, brilliant, wonderful, long running, well- developed, convincing Exciting Thrilling, action-packed, full of suspense, scary Funny hilarious, amusing, entertaining Sad moving, touching Boring dull, unimaginative Bad terrible, awful, dreadful, poor, unrealistic, predictable, unbelievable The film was not interesting and I was bored.
Use adjectives ending in: –ing to describe people or things. Use adjectives ending in –ed to describe people’s feelings When you are describing the plot of a film, use the Present Simple.
Ex: The film was not interesting and I was bored.
Ex: The leading actor wants to find the lost boy, so he goes into the jungle
Film Genres Trailer
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LET'S PRACTICE
Link
THANKS
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What is a film Review?
English Literature Year 9
INtroduction
Useful expression
Types of film/ genre
USEFUL WORDS
ADJECTIVES REVERING TO FILM
introduction
What is film Review?
A Film Review is a short description of a film. It is written to give a brief description and evaluation of a movie. It gives viewers someone’s opinion and recommendation about whether (or not) they should watch a film.
The structures of film revew
A film review may be formal or semi-formal in style, depending on its intended readership, and is usually written using present tenses. You can also use a variety of adjectives to describe the plot and make your comments more clear and to the point.
a) An INTRODUCTION in which you summarize all the background information of the film (i.e. title, name of author/director, type, setting(when/where), the theme, the main characters, etc.) b) A MAIN BODY consisting of two paragraphs: Paragraph 1: About the main points of the plot, presented in chronological order without revealing the ending. Paragraph 2: Including general comments on the plot, the main characters, the acting, the directing, etc. c) A CONCLUSION which includes an overall assessment of the work and/or a recommendation, usually with justification. Reviews are normally found in newspapers or magazines.
02
USEFUL EXPRESSION
BACKGROUND
The useful expression:
The film tells the story of … The film is based on … The film starts … The film is set in … The film is directed by … The film is the sequel to … It is a comedy/horror film/love story
The useful expression:
MAIN POINT OF THE PLOT
The story concerns / is about / begins with… The storyline/ plot revolves around / focuses on ... The plot is (rather) boring / thrilling. The plot has an unexpected twist. The story reaches a dramatic climax when ... The story unfolds The plot gripping/dramatic/ fascinating/suspense-filled/ predictable/ confusing/ dull/unimaginative
The useful expression:
GENERAL COMMENT
It is rather long/boring/ confusing/slow The cast is excellent/awful/ unconvincing The script is dull/exciting/ bright The script is touching/witty/ hilarious/boring/mundane It is beautifully/poorly/badly written It has a tragic/dramatic end It is a classic of its kind / It is sure to be a hit The ending is surprising / predictable
The useful expression:
RECOMMENDATION
Don’t miss it. It is well worth seeing I wouldn’t recommend it because … I highly/thoroughly recommend it Wait until it comes out on video You should definitely see … / You might enjoy … It’s bound to be a box-office hit / blockbuster
03
TYPES OF FILMS/GENRES
TYPES OF FILMS/ GENRES
Romance/ love story = a film about a love story.
Comedy = a film that makes people laugh.
Animated film = a film in which cartoons are brought to life.
TYPES OF FILMS/ GENRES
Action film = an exciting film full of adventure and danger.
Mystery = a film about strange events that are not solved until the very end of the story.
Science fiction = a film about life in space / the future
TYPES OF FILMS/ GENRES
Biography = the story of a person’s life written by someone else.
Horror = a film about a frightening story.
Thriller = a film depicting crime, mystery, or espionage in an atmosphere of excitement and suspense.
TYPES OF FILMS/ GENRES
Western = a film that portraits the conquest of the wilderness and the subordination of nature, in the 4. name of civilization, or the confiscation of the territorial rights of the original inhabitants of the frontier.
Detective = a film about someone who investigates crimes and obtains evidence leading to their resolution mystery.
Musical = a film that is centered on combinations of music, dance, song and choreography as part of the film narrative.
TYPES OF FILMS/ GENRES
War and Anti-War = Films that depict the horror and heartbreak of war: combat, survivor, escape stories, sacrifice and struggle.
Crime & Gangster = a film that is developed around the sinister actions of criminals or gangsters, particularly bankrobbers, or underworld figures who operate outside the law.
Epics & Historical = Films that recreate past events.
04
USEFUL WORDS
VOCABULARY
Soundtrack Script Plot / Storyline Stunts (stuntman) Special effects Box-office hit Leading character Supporting character Masterpiece Star Hero/Heroine
Opening End/Ending Episode Premiere Climax Cast of characters Sequence/scene
05
ADJECTIVES REFERRING TO FILM
ADJECTIVES REFERRING TO FILM
Good/ Interesting fantastic, fascinating/gripping, excellent, superb, original, brilliant, wonderful, long running, well- developed, convincing Exciting Thrilling, action-packed, full of suspense, scary Funny hilarious, amusing, entertaining Sad moving, touching Boring dull, unimaginative Bad terrible, awful, dreadful, poor, unrealistic, predictable, unbelievable The film was not interesting and I was bored.
Use adjectives ending in: –ing to describe people or things. Use adjectives ending in –ed to describe people’s feelings When you are describing the plot of a film, use the Present Simple.
Ex: The film was not interesting and I was bored.
Ex: The leading actor wants to find the lost boy, so he goes into the jungle
Film Genres Trailer
06
LET'S PRACTICE
Link
THANKS