Writing bank Useful words and expressions in film reviews Film genres action and adventure animated film comedy crime drama fantasy horror musical science fiction superhero thriller Positive adjectives brilliant emotional fun funny great
Task Look at the advert and write a film review. Say what it is about and give reasons why you liked it or not. Use around 170 words.
We’re looking for reviews of your best or worst films!
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Your review should include information about the film and why you loved it or hated it. We also want to know if you would recommend it to other people and why. The best reviews will be published in next month’s magazine.
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Prepare 5 Make notes on these four points. 1 What are the key facts about the film (title, year it came out, actors, director, who wrote the screenplay)?
6 Use this paragraph plan to help you organise your review.
Title: Give your review an interesting title. Paragraph 1: Give basic information about the film. Paragraph 2: Summarise the plot. Paragraph 3: Give your opinion on positive and negative aspects of the film. Paragraph 4: Make a recommendation to see the film (or not).
2 What are the main ideas in the plot?
3 What are your opinions on the acting, soundtrack, photography, animation, setting, special effects, etc.?
4 Do you recommend the film? Why? Who would like it?
Write 7 Write your review. Use your notes, the paragraph plan, the writing model on the opposite page and the Writing bank to help you.
Check
Read your review and complete the checklist. 1 I gave my review an interesting title. 2 I described the plot.
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3 I described positive and negative aspects of the film. 4 I made a recommendation.
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