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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?

Brainstorming - general

On Little Miss Sunshine

Brainstorming - Little Miss Sunshine

Step 2. Outline of a film review on Little Miss Sunshine

Outline

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

Long shot
Medium or mid shot
Close up
Trtacking shot
Reverse shot
Subjective shot
Deep focus shot
Travelling
Crane shot
Level shot
Pan
Tilt
Tracking

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