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Your teacher has asked you to write a review about a film you have seen for recently on DVD for the school’s magazine. Write a review for the magazine, giving your opinions on the film and saying whether you would recommend it Write your review in words Find the following information from the task. Type of text. Reader. Register. Review Neutral / Informal Aim.Describe, give opinion and recommend School colleagues

The Matrix is one of the most entertaining science fiction films I have seen. It combines frenetic action with terrific special effects, and stars Keanu Reeves as Neo, and Laurence Fishburne in the role of Morpheus. The film is set in the future, in a world controlled by machines. In order to hide this reality from the humans, the machines have constructed the Matrix, a vast virtual reality system resembling the Earth at the end of the twentieth century. The plot, which focuses on a revolt led my Morpheus against the Matrix, is complicated and at times confusing. However, the cast is very strong and the film features a surprisingly competent performance from Keanu Reeves. As for the visual elements, the special effects are stunning, with the main characters walking on walls and avoiding machine bullets. The action scenes, which include a wide variety of kung fu techniques, are convincingly choreographed. I would recommend this film to anyone who likes science fiction. If you ignore the complexities of the plot and just enjoy the action, you will not be disappointed. What is the purpose of each paragraph? Introduce with brief description Briefly describe the story Comment on the plot Comment on the actors Comment on the visual elements and other aspects. Recommendation

The Matrix is one of the most entertaining science fiction films I have seen. It combines frenetic action with terrific special effects, and stars Keanu Reeves as Neo, and Laurence Fishburne in the role of Morpheus. The film is set in the future, in a world controlled by machines. In order to hide this reality from the humans, the machines have constructed the Matrix, a vast virtual reality system resembling the Earth at the end of the twentieth century. The plot, which focuses on a revolt led my Morpheus against the Matrix, is complicated and at times confusing. However, the cast is very strong and the film features a surprisingly competent performance from Keanu Reeves. As for the visual elements, the special effects are stunning, with the main characters walking on walls and avoiding machine bullets. The action scenes, which include a wide variety of kung fu techniques, are convincingly choreographed. I would recommend this film to anyone who likes science fiction. If you ignore the complexities of the plot and just enjoy the action, you will not be disappointed. What is the purpose of each paragraph? Introduce with brief description Briefly describe the story Comment on the plot Comment on the actors Comment on the visual elements and other aspects. Recommendation

The Matrix is one of the most entertaining science fiction films I have seen. It combines frenetic action with terrific special effects, and stars Keanu Reeves as Neo, and Laurence Fishburne in the role of Morpheus. The film is set in the future, in a world controlled by machines. In order to hide this reality from the humans, the machines have constructed the Matrix, a vast virtual reality system resembling the Earth at the end of the twentieth century. The plot, which focuses on a revolt led my Morpheus against the Matrix, is complicated and at times confusing. However, the cast is very strong and the film features a surprisingly competent performance from Keanu Reeves. As for the visual elements, the special effects are stunning, with the main characters walking on walls and avoiding machine bullets. The action scenes, which include a wide variety of kung fu techniques, are convincingly choreographed. I would recommend this film to anyone who likes science fiction. If you ignore the complexities of the plot and just enjoy the action, you will not be disappointed. What is the purpose of each paragraph? Introduce with brief description Briefly describe the story Comment on the plot Comment on the actors Comment on the visual elements and other aspects. Recommendation

The Matrix is one of the most entertaining science fiction films I have seen. It combines frenetic action with terrific special effects, and stars Keanu Reeves as Neo, and Laurence Fishburne in the role of Morpheus. The film is set in the future, in a world controlled by machines. In order to hide this reality from the humans, the machines have constructed the Matrix, a vast virtual reality system resembling the Earth at the end of the twentieth century. The plot, which focuses on a revolt led my Morpheus against the Matrix, is complicated and at times confusing. However, the cast is very strong and the film features a surprisingly competent performance from Keanu Reeves. As for the visual elements, the special effects are stunning, with the main characters walking on walls and avoiding machine bullets. The action scenes, which include a wide variety of kung fu techniques, are convincingly choreographed. I would recommend this film to anyone who likes science fiction. If you ignore the complexities of the plot and just enjoy the action, you will not be disappointed. What is the purpose of each paragraph? Introduce with brief description Briefly describe the story Comment on the plot Comment on the actors Comment on the visual elements and other aspects. Recommendation

The Matrix is one of the most entertaining science fiction films I have seen. It combines frenetic action with terrific special effects, and stars Keanu Reeves as Neo, and Laurence Fishburne in the role of Morpheus. The film is set in the future, in a world controlled by machines. In order to hide this reality from the humans, the machines have constructed the Matrix, a vast virtual reality system resembling the Earth at the end of the twentieth century. The plot, which focuses on a revolt led my Morpheus against the Matrix, is complicated and at times confusing. However, the cast is very strong and the film features a surprisingly competent performance from Keanu Reeves. As for the visual elements, the special effects are stunning, with the main characters walking on walls and avoiding machine bullets. The action scenes, which include a wide variety of kung fu techniques, are convincingly choreographed. I would recommend this film to anyone who likes science fiction. If you ignore the complexities of the plot and just enjoy the action, you will not be disappointed. What is the purpose of each paragraph? Introduce with brief description Briefly describe the story Comment on the plot Comment on the actors Comment on the visual elements and other aspects. Recommendation

The Matrix is one of the most entertaining science fiction films I have seen. It combines frenetic action with terrific special effects, and stars Keanu Reeves as Neo, and Laurence Fishburne in the role of Morpheus. The film is set in the future, in a world controlled by machines. In order to hide this reality from the humans, the machines have constructed the Matrix, a vast virtual reality system resembling the Earth at the end of the twentieth century. The plot, which focuses on a revolt led my Morpheus against the Matrix, is complicated and at times confusing. However, the cast is very strong and the film features a surprisingly competent performance from Keanu Reeves. As for the visual elements, the special effects are stunning, with the main characters walking on walls and avoiding machine bullets. The action scenes, which include a wide variety of kung fu techniques, are convincingly choreographed. I would recommend this film to anyone who likes science fiction. If you ignore the complexities of the plot and just enjoy the action, you will not be disappointed. What is the purpose of each paragraph? Introduce with brief description Briefly describe the story Comment on the plot Comment on the actors Comment on the visual elements and other aspects. Recommendation

The Matrix is one of the most entertaining science fiction films I have seen. It combines frenetic action with terrific special effects, and stars Keanu Reeves as Neo, and Laurence Fishburne in the role of Morpheus. The film is set in the future, in a world controlled by machines. In order to hide this reality from the humans, the machines have constructed the Matrix, a vast virtual reality system resembling the Earth at the end of the twentieth century. The plot, which focuses on a revolt led my Morpheus against the Matrix, is complicated and at times confusing. However, the cast is very strong and the film features a surprisingly competent performance from Keanu Reeves. As for the visual elements, the special effects are stunning, with the main characters walking on walls and avoiding machine bullets. The action scenes, which include a wide variety of kung fu techniques, are convincingly choreographed. I would recommend this film to anyone who likes science fiction. If you ignore the complexities of the plot and just enjoy the action, you will not be disappointed. What is the purpose of each paragraph? Introduce with brief description Briefly describe the story Comment on the plot Comment on the actors Comment on the visual elements and other aspects. Recommendation

The Matrix is one of the most entertaining science fiction films I have seen. It combines frenetic action with terrific special effects, and stars Keanu Reeves as Neo, and Laurence Fishburne in the role of Morpheus. The film is set in the future, in a world controlled by machines. In order to hide this reality from the humans, the machines have constructed the Matrix, a vast virtual reality system resembling the Earth at the end of the twentieth century. The plot, which focuses on a revolt led my Morpheus against the Matrix, is complicated and at times confusing. However, the cast is very strong and the film features a surprisingly competent performance from Keanu Reeves. As for the visual elements, the special effects are stunning, with the main characters walking on walls and avoiding machine bullets. The action scenes, which include a wide variety of kung fu techniques, are convincingly choreographed. I would recommend this film to anyone who likes science fiction. If you ignore the complexities of the plot and just enjoy the action, you will not be disappointed. What is the purpose of each paragraph? 1. Introduce with brief description 2. Briefly describe the story Comment on the plot Comment on the actors 3. Comment on the visual elements and other aspects. 4. Recommendation

The Matrix is one of the most entertaining science fiction films I have seen. It combines frenetic action with terrific special effects, and stars Keanu Reeves as Neo, and Laurence Fishburne in the role of Morpheus. The film is set in the future, in a world controlled by machines. In order to hide this reality from the humans, the machines have constructed the Matrix, a vast virtual reality system resembling the Earth at the end of the twentieth century. The plot, which focuses on a revolt led my Morpheus against the Matrix, is complicated and at times confusing. However, the cast is very strong and the film features a surprisingly competent performance from Keanu Reeves. As for the visual elements, the special effects are stunning, with the main characters walking on walls and avoiding machine bullets. The action scenes, which include a wide variety of kung fu techniques, are convincingly choreographed. I would recommend this film to anyone who likes science fiction. If you ignore the complexities of the plot and just enjoy the action, you will not be disappointed. Some of the ________ in Casablanca are memorable, particularly when Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman say goodbye The remains of the day is ______ in England in the 1930’s The film has an international ________, with French, Polish and Italian actors. One of my least favourite films is Notting Hill, which ________ Julia Roberts as a world-famous actress. I found Hugh Grant irritating in the ______ of a nervous bookseller who has an unlikely romance with the film star. This was not Kevin Costner’s most convincing ____________ The _____ is straightforward and easy to follow. The __________ were well portrayed by Antonio Banderas and Anthony Hopkins. SFX is the abbreviation for _______________ Find the words that fit the gaps.

The Matrix is one of the most entertaining science fiction films I have seen. It combines frenetic action with terrific special effects, and stars Keanu Reeves as Neo, and Laurence Fishburne in the role of Morpheus. The film is set in the future, in a world controlled by machines. In order to hide this reality from the humans, the machines have constructed the Matrix, a vast virtual reality system resembling the Earth at the end of the twentieth century. The plot, which focuses on a revolt led my Morpheus against the Matrix, is complicated and at times confusing. However, the cast is very strong and the film features a surprisingly competent performance from Keanu Reeves. As for the visual elements, the special effects are stunning, with the main characters walking on walls and avoiding machine bullets. The action scenes, which include a wide variety of kung fu techniques, are convincingly choreographed. I would recommend this film to anyone who likes science fiction. If you ignore the complexities of the plot and just enjoy the action, you will not be disappointed. What is missing? The Matrix Title!

Structures + Phrases What structures can I use to impress the examiner? To indicate order of / add information - Give your recommendation Added to this, I would recommend this film to anyone who loves intelligent science fiction I wouldn’t recommend this film to anyone who is easily frightened. Other structures to impress- Conditionals relative clauses (The plot, which is simple and easily followed, centres around the main character, Harry Potter. As for the visual effects,