A film review
1 Write the words and phrases below in the correct column to show how they can be used to talk about a film.
a masterpiece ■ imaginative ■ acting ■ original ■ comedy ■ plot
computer graphics ■ romance ■ delightful ■ soundtrack ■ disappointing
stunning ■ drama ■ stunts ■ fantasy ■ thriller
Type of Film
/ Aspect of Film / Opinion / Description of Aspects2 Match I and II to form phrases that can be used in writing a film review.
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I
1. The story takes place in
2. This film will definitely be a
3. It is directed by
4. It is for audiences
5. Nicole Kidman plays the part of
6. The acting is
7. It’s a film that
II
...... a. a successful author.
...... b. box-office hit.
...... c. a small town in England.
...... d. will bring tears to your eyes.
...... e. Steven Spielberg.
...... f. unconvincing.
...... g. of all ages.
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3 Look at the plan and match each sentence to the correct paragraph.
Plan: A film ReviewParagraph 1 – type of film
names of the main actors and director
description of the plot
Paragraph 2 – opinions on some of the following:
acting, special effects
what age the film is suitable for
good / bad things about the film
comparison to other films by the same director
Paragraph 3 – general recommendation
...... 1. Make sure you see King Kong for three hours of unforgettable adventure!
...... 2. The Chronicles of Narnia is a fantasy based on a book written by C.S. Lewis in 1950.
...... 3. Amazingly, director Peter Jackson has done as well with King Kong as he did with his fabulous trilogy,
Lord of the Rings.
...... 4. Give it a miss – this film is definitely not worth a trip to the cinema.
...... 5. The entire family will enjoy this beautiful film.
...... 6. There are some comic moments, but generally the plot and dialogue are predictable and unoriginal.
...... 7. In Rumour Has It, Jennifer Aniston stars as a young woman looking for her father.
...... 8. Except for the main character, the acting is quite disappointing.
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