How to Write a Film Review

Film Review Assignment

Task

Task Your task is to write a film review for the movie Stand by Me by Rob Reiner. Your review must be a minimum of one page: Single spaced, 12 pt. font, Times New Roman.

Task Your task is to write a film review for the movie Stand by Me by Rob Reiner. Your review must be a minimum of one page: Single spaced, 12 pt. font, Times New Roman. You will be marked on your research, how well you read and follow instructions, and on your final product.

Task Remember: This is an English assignment so watch out for spelling, grammar, paragraph structure, and punctuation. Have someone proofread and edit your work.

Task Use the following (found on my website): Writing a Film Review Checklist Movie Review Template Movie Review Exemplar Movie Review Rubric Submit all rough work with your final good copy.

The Purpose of a Film Review

A movie review should give a brief synopsis of the film, mention the names of the director and actors, . . .

. . . and the reviewer's opinion of the directing, the acting and the film itself.

The overall purpose of the review should be a recommendation on whether the film is worth spending time and money to see.

The Purpose of a film review As you plan and write your review, there is something that you must always keep in the back of your mind… The Purpose of a film review

Writing a review for children is different from writing for adults. Who is your audience? Writing a review for children is different from writing for adults.

Movie Review Template

Use the following template to organize your film review

Use the following template to organize your film review You may want to copy the boxes and fill them in as a rough copy

Use the following template to organize your film review You may want to copy the boxes and fill them in as a rough copy Your good copy must be in paragraph form; 12 point font, Times New Roman

Use the following template to organize your film review You may want to use paragraph boxes and fill them in for your rough copy Your good copy must be in paragraph form; 12 point font, Times New Roman Do not use boxes or headings on your good copy

Your review should start with an introduction,

Your review should start with an introduction, followed by a summary of the movie,

Your review should start with an introduction, followed by a summary of the movie, then your analysis

and finally your conclusion. Your review should start with an introduction, followed by a summary of the movie, then your analysis and finally your conclusion.

HeadLine  

HeadLine Include the title of the movie in your headline: try to use something witty or “punny”  

Introduction

PARAGRAPH #1 Introduce the movie by stating that you’ve just seen this movie and would like to give an opinion about it. Mention a couple of details that might help the reader understand what type of movie you are talking about.

Summary

PARAGRAPH #2 Briefly outline the main elements (who, what, where, when and why). Summarize the plot (story). Where and when did it take place (setting)? Who are the main characters? What is the story about? Do NOT include spoilers and do not tell how the story ends!

This section may be more than one paragraph Analysis This section may be more than one paragraph

Analysis Critically state what you like and do not like about the movie. Explain your ideas with specific examples from the movie. (Action Boring; Character development; Suspenseful; Setting; Unusual Concepts; Language level Unrealistic; Message/Theme of the movie; Exciting dialogue; etc)

Paragraph #3 Talk about the actors/actresses and discuss who did a good job and who didn’t.

PARAGRAPH #4 Talk about what you liked about the movie and what you didn’t like. Be sure to include specific details and scenes.

PARAGRAPH #5 What lessons did you learn from this story (theme/moral)? What do you think others will learn from it?

Conclusion

PARAGRAPH #6 What group of people would like this movie? Who would you recommend it to? Who would you not recommend it to? What’s the rating of the movie (G, PG, PG-13, R, etc…)? What is your final word on the film: Is it good or bad?

Rating

PARAGRAPH #7 Give the movie a score. You can do grades (A,B,C,D,F+ or -), stars (*** out of *****), numbers (3 out of 5) or something totally original… just don’t use “thumbs up” or “thumbs down.”

Film Review Assignment Submission Checklist List of websites consulted Completed Movie Review Template Rough Draft Peer Edit Final Copy: Error Free; 12 pt. font, Times New Roman

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