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How I wrote my film review on "Little Miss Sunshine", by Montserrat García Guerrero (Av2 MON, 2008-09)
Before Writing
Step 1. Brainstorming on a film review (scroll down a bit to see it!)
Step 2. Outline of a review on Little Miss Sunshine
Step 3. Gathering Useful Language
Step 1. General Brainstorming: What can I write about?
On Little Miss Sunshine
Step 2. Outline of a film review on Little Miss Sunshine
Step 3. Useful language for a film review
- The film is set in …
- The film is the sequel to …
- This well-written / fascinating / thought-provoking film is …
- … provides a fascinating / valuable/ revealing insight into …
- It is a classic of its kind
- It is sure to be a hit
- The plot revolves around / involves / focuses on / has an unexpected twist.
- The story begins with /unfolds / reaches a dramatic climax when …
- I find the plot rather predictable / disappointing
- The plot is gripping / dramatic / fascinating / dull /unimaginative / confusing / far-fetched / fast-moving suspense-filled
- The script / dialogue is touching / witty / hilarious / boring / mundane
- It is beautifully / brilliantly / sensitively written / directed
- The film has a strong / star-studded / mediocre cast
- The acting is moving / powerful / excellent / weak / disappointing / unconvincing / impressive
- She gives a compelling /memorable performance as …
- The design / characterization / production is not its best feature
- Do not be put off by the title
- It is a definitive must-see
- One particular strength /weakness of the film …
- I would definitely give it a miss
- I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in…
- I would strongly advise you (not) to go out and see it
- All in all, it is worth seeing …
- On the hole, I would not recommend it, in view of the fact that …
Vocabulary for a film review
| Movie, film Action film Cartoon Comedy Detective film Documentary film Full-length film Horror film |
Love story Musical Romantic film Science-fiction film Short-length film Silent film Western Chick flick |
Cast Actor Actress Director Extras Film star Producer Et To be on location Location shot |
Screenwriter Photography Supporting actor Supporting cast Role Supporting role Editor Studio Voice off Music off |
Designer To perform Screenplay Script Sound effects Sound recorder Special effects Credits Voice over Music over |
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Long shot |
Low angel camera High angel camera Three quarter frame Full frame Frame To frame a shot Freeze on Flashback Fade in or out Dissolve Cut Point of view |
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