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Film review is a way to assess a film's quality and determine if it is worth recommending. It encompasses personal reactions and objective analysis of technical aspects. To write an effective review, one should watch the film twice and take detailed notes, conduct research on the filmmakers and background, analyze the film, draft an outline, and write a well-structured review with an introduction, two body paragraphs summarizing the plot and providing critique, and a conclusion stating an overall opinion and recommendation. The review should express opinions supported by valid reasons while avoiding revealing too many plot details or the ending.

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Teaching and Learning Material Slide 2

Film review is a way to assess a film's quality and determine if it is worth recommending. It encompasses personal reactions and objective analysis of technical aspects. To write an effective review, one should watch the film twice and take detailed notes, conduct research on the filmmakers and background, analyze the film, draft an outline, and write a well-structured review with an introduction, two body paragraphs summarizing the plot and providing critique, and a conclusion stating an overall opinion and recommendation. The review should express opinions supported by valid reasons while avoiding revealing too many plot details or the ending.

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Introd What is film review?
Film review is a popular way to assess a
film's quality and determine whether or
not the film is worth recommending.
Film reviews encompass personal
reactions and evaluations, as well as
objectives analyses of the film's
technical aspects and contents.
Step-by-Step Guide
Watch the film twice and take notes of both
characters and events that happened
Carry out research. Looks for details such as
the name of filmmaker and the background
of the film. Take notes of the locations and
historic/real-life events that inspired the
film.
Analyze the film after you watching it. Don't
immediately start working on the review,
take time to understand the film.
Draft an outline that you will follow to write
the review in a concise fashion.
Write your review. Make sure your review is
well-structured.
Introduction
Give some general information about the film (title, type of film, director, leading actors)
You could use phrases like:
It's a romantic film / an adventure film / a horror film / a comedy, etc
The film stars...
It was directed by...

Structure Main Part (2 paragraphs)


Give a brief summary of the plot. Use phrases like:

of Film The film is set in...


The film is about...
Make comments about what you liked or didn't like about the film (plot, acting,

Review soundtrack, special effects, costumes, ending, etc)


Use phrases like:
The film is action-packed / full of suspense

Writing
It includes some very amusing / violent scenes
The most outstanding feature is...
Conclusion
State general opinion about the film and say whether you recommend it or not.
Use phrases like:
It is a classic / blockbuster / box-office hit
I was amazed / disappointed by the film
It was better than I expected
You'll be on the edge of your seat during the whole film.
Tips and Tricks
Express your opinions, but support them with valid
reasons.
Adjust the style of writing for your audience.
It is great if you could evaluate the technical
elements: cinematography, lighting, editing, sound,
etc. Explain how these contribute to the film.
Remember to use the Present Simple to describe the
plot.
Don't include too many details and don't reveal the
ending.
Use the Present Simple or Past Simple to make
comments and give your opinions.
Use a variety of adjectives to make it more
interesting.
Sample of A Short Film Review
Use the link or scan the QR code provided

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1
C02yGqgJwOV0FekOakOsCZ4lP8Kb_
-lliplfzbAOQNI/edit?usp=sharing
List of Descriptive
Words / Phrases
These are some words and phrases that you could use while
writing your film review.
thought-provoking : stimulating careful consideration
feel-good : affected you emotionally in a good way
breathtaking : exceptionally beautiful
bombed : not popular or successful
dull : boring
cliched : showing lack of originality
gripping : exciting
Question?
Quiz Time: Sample Question
Choose the film that the statements best describe.

Being the 22nd film in the installment, it delivers the promise of an epic ending with
spectacular action scenes. It has raised the bar so high that I doubt there will be a
superhero movie to match it.

A. B. C.
Quiz Time: Let's Test Your Film Knowledge
Use the link or scan the QR code provided

https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/6
1a582f77cb78d001fc08a41
Classroom Activity
Write a short film review of at least 200 words using
the previously mentioned structure: introduction, 2
body paragraphs and conclusion. Include
appropriate descriptive phrases in your writing.
Use Google Docs to write your review.
Enrichment Activity
Use the link or scan the QR code provided

https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5cdc
7c703e2a02001bddd622

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