Introduction
Whether you are an actor, a filmmaker or just a lover and through, writing film reviews can help hone your ability to think critically and watch movies with a response that goes deeper than “that movie was awesome!” And for your future film reviewers out there, it’s never too soon to start.
In this lesson, we will practice your writing skills and you will be able to express your imagination and critical thinking!!!
Task
Task: Write a film review
This is the lesson where you put everything together. We want you to write a review of a film.
Writing a Film Review
This is the lesson where you put everything together. We want you to write a review of a film. You will see two examples of film reviews which you can use to help you write your own review. When you’ve finished your review, post it in the comments section and read other participants reviews and tell them what you think.
What should I include in my film review?
It's up to you! Here is a list of some common things that you see in film reviews. Have a look at the Bend It Like Beckham film review and match the five colors to the things in this list. Is there anything extra included in the review? Is there anything missing?
- The film's title.
- An eye-catching heading.
- The genre (type of film).
- The audience. Who is the film for?
- The director, main actors, when it was made, has it won any awards?
- The plot. A brief summary that doesn't mention the ending!
- Your opinion.
- Your evaluation.
And the final step is writing your own review of your favorite film.
Process
Watch video that will tell you how to make Great Movie Review Essay!!!
Example of Film Review
Bend it Like Beckham – Brilliant and Funny!
How can I describe Bend It Like Beckham? If I had to choose a genre, I would say it’s a romantic comedy-drama sports film!
The film was made in 2002 and directed by Gurinder Chandha who is well-known for films which explore the lives of Indians living in the UK.
The film is set in London and stars Jess (Parminder Naghra), who is an 18-year-old girl with Indian parents. One of the main storylines is the tension between Jess, who loves football, and her parents, who don’t allow her to play.Jess’s friend and teammate, Jules, who is played by Keira Knightly (Pirates of the Caribbean) encourages Jess to play despite her parent's wishes.
The film deals with serious social problems such as sexism and racism, but the film is very funny at the same time! The acting is very good and of course, there is a happy ending! Oh, and David Beckham is in the movie, but you must wait until the end for that!
I would give Bend It Like Beckham four and a half stars out of five and definitely recommend you watch it!
Now, look at the second film review and answer the questions. Is it a good review? What does it include? Is there anything missing?
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Now it is time to write your own Film Review! don't forget about the structure:
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The film's title.
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An eye-catching heading.
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The genre (type of film).
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The audience. Who is the film for?
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The director, main actors, when it was made, has it won any awards?
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The plot. A brief summary that doesn't mention the ending!
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Your opinion.
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Your evaluation.
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Evaluation
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Task Response: |
Task response evaluates a candidate on the comprehension and response skills to a given task. A candidate has to cover every aspect of the question, not missing out any part asked. |
Score:
2,5 |
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Coherence & Cohesion: |
You should skillfully utilize paragraphing to logically and coherently chart out the flow of your ideas, and the information so that there is a clear progression throughout the task. |
2,5 |
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Lexical Resource: |
The lexical resource is another for vocabulary. This section tests your vocabulary, command over lexical features, choice of words, and clarity. |
2,5 |
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Grammatical Range & Accuracy: |
This section tests you for your flexibility and accuracy with English grammar. Excellent use of grammar, punctuation must be displayed by the candidate. |
2,5 |
Conclusion
During this lesson, we have learned how to write a film review and some tips for improving it.
Credits
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Teacher: An Vialetta