Film review

What is film review?
Have you ever read one?
Did your reading of a film review encourage you to see that film?

REVIEW
РАЗРАБОТКА ПО НАПИСАНИЮ РЕЦЕНЗИИ НА ФИЛЬМ/КНИГУ/СПЕКТАКЛЬ
Rules of writing
Plan
Words

STRUCTURE
Introduction Введение
Main body Основная часть
Conclusion Выводы

INTRODUCTION
A basic introduction to the film/book
What sort of film/book is it?
Who is the director/author?
Who are the stars?
When was it made/written?
Did it win any awards?
If it is a book: was the book filmed?

MAIN BODY
2nd paragraph:
A basic summery of the plot. What happens? (This is often done in the Present Simple)
3rd paragraph:
The strong points of the film/book, or the weak points, or both (remember to use contrasting expressions: however, on the other hand, in contrast). It’s good idea to try and think of one negative aspect of a good film/book or one positive aspect of a bad film/book, if you can. It makes review look more balanced.

CONCLUSION
Sum up, give your final opinion. Would you recommend the film/book to people?
What sort of people?
How does it compare with similar films/books, films by the same director/author, the sequel or prequel, etc?

Kinds of films
Low-budget
Box-office hit
A flop
Black-and-white
Silent
With subtitles
Flashback story

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Which paragraph mentions:
The plot ?
The name/type of film ?
What the film’s about?
The writer’s
recommendation?

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