Film Review 

Structure

Begin with an opening statement which names the film and tells us what genre the film is.

You could then list some of its main stars or cast members.

In your second paragraph, give a brief outline of the film’s plot or storyline. Explain when and where it is set. Is it set in the future or in the past against the backdrop of an historical event? Is it fast-moving or does it move at a slow, gentle pace as the story unfolds?

In the third paragraph go into detail about what you thought about the film. What did you think about the acting? Were the parts well cast in your opinion? Did you find characters that you could easily relate to? What did you think of the cinematography or camera work? If it was set in the past, did you like the costumes? Did it look and feel authentic or real? Did the storyline hold your attention? How did the special effects work? If it was a cartoon, what did you think about the animation? Were the characters voiced by well-known actors?

A conclusion ‐ Include a recommendation and reasons why you recommend the film to others. Reviews are normally found in newspapers, magazines or as part of a letter. The style used depends on the intended readers. Therefore, it can be semi‐formal or formal. Present tenses are normally used. A variety of adjectives are used to make the review more interesting to readers. Formal film reviews should see a frequent use of passive voice. 

Vocabulary and phrases you might like to include;

Remember to look at the film language for senior classes that we posted on the website last week.