Movie review 2

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• Leerjaar 2

Tips

• Don't overcomplicate things! Remember K.I.S.S.-rule
• Be creative!
• Have fun. 
• Choose your movie wisely
• You first choice is usually the best one!

                        

Planning

Lesson 1:

• Introduction  project ✔

Lesson 2:

• How-to: write a movie review
  
• Exercise

How-to write a movie review

1. Introduction
2. Body
3. Conclusion

Preparation

Before writing your review, you should:

• watch the movie/series at least 2 x
• take notes
• think about what you want to say in your 
• review

Introduction

Think about how you'll introduce your topic.
Include at least the following facts:

• Title
• Director
• Actors
• Release year

Introduction

Short summary of movie 

to tell readers what 

they are about to see.

Introduction

Think about how you will grab the 

readers attention.

Come up with 1-2 sentences to hook 

your readers so that they want to read on!

Body

In a body, you are to develop a discussion. Include your evidence, quotes, and examples, illustrate your position. 

Every your idea should be expressed in a separate paragraph with a determined structure. 

It starts with a topic sentence that is followed by the supporting sentences and ends with a conclusion.
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Body - Include at least

•  Summary of the story 
  
• Analysis of the plot elements 
  
• Creative elements 
  
• Opinions (add examples 
  
• to back up your claims) 
  
• Characters
  

Body

Discuss elements that are related

to filmmaking. This could include: 
camera angles, use of color or sound

or the use of filmmaking 

techniques such as the zoom

in or zoom out.

Body

Don't just state facts but give your 

opinions too:

"I think the use of red colors in the 

movieis smart, because it fit with the

theme of war." It's okay if you think

it is a bad movie, but tell the

reader why!

opinions on:

1. Characters
   
2. Camera techniques
   
3. Dialogues
   
4. Colors
   
5. Mood
   
6. Tone
   
7. Symbols
   
8. Costumes
   

Special effects and so on

Conclusion

Your overal opinion

Why one should (NOT) watch this movie.

Conclusion

For example: "I would not
recommend this movie, 

because it says it's a
comedy but it isn't funny
 at all. The jokes are bad
and the characters act childish."

Tips

• Don't worry too much about technical terms (like cinematography). You are not film students, we will not pay attention to that in grading your papers
• Be creative!
• Have fun. Don't overanalyze, think about the first thought that pops into your head when you're watching a movie. It's usually the right one! 

Sully (2016)

Why do you like
or dislike this scene?

Examples and inspiration

• David Ehrlich (Indiewire)
• Roger Ebert and contributors (robertebert.com)
• Leonard Maltin (leonardmaltin.com)

Info

• Pick a movie
  
• Write a review
  
• 350 words (10% deviation)
  


• Questions/need help? Let me know!

Questions?