STRUCTURE OF A FILM REVIEW

Paragraph 1: Overall Impression

• Show your reaction to the film.
• Identify:
• Title
• Genre
• Director
• Lead actors
• Year of release

Paragraph 2: Plot Summary

• Identify the scenario that drives the action. Is it engaging?
• Don't explain every detail.

Paragraph 3: Acting

• How did the actors portray the key roles?
• Did they fulfil your expectations of the character? Did you believe them?
• Refer to other films that feature the main actors, and assess their performance in both.

Paragraph 4: Film Techniques

• Describe and asses the mise-en-scene (camera angels, editing, lighting, production, costumes, etc.)
• Identify other notable successes/failures of the film- for example, the soundtrack, special effects, etc.
• Compare and contrast to other films from the same genre or director.

Paragraph 5: Themes

• Identify the messages of the film and how they are conveyed.
• Is this done effectively?
• Compare and contrast to other films from the same genre or director.

Paragraph 6: Conclusion

• Justify your opinion of the film by ranking it alongside others that you may or may not have already mentioned.
• Suggest to the reader that this may be a film to watch or avoid.
• Star rating or Number rating.