1. Piret Kalmus Loo Secondary School 2011
Film review
Piret Kalmus
Loo Secondary School
2011

2. Reviews Formal/semi-formal
A review is a short analysis and evaluation of a book, film, play,concert or work of art informing people about its strenghts and weaknesses.

3. Reviews include: An introduction (background information)
A main body (main points of the plot and general comments)
Conclusion (personal opinion, recommendation)

4. The introduction gives facts and backround information: title
the name of the director
main characters
names of actors
type

5. The main body (2 paragraphs)
brings out the main points of the plot:
description of the main features of the subject (e.g. plot)
general comments:
turning point of the film
opinion (e.g. acting, musical style,character development, the message

6. Conclusion does the summing up All supported by reasons!!!
personal opinion
recommendation
All supported by reasons!!!

7. Useful language: Background The film is set in...
The film tells the story of....
The film is directed by...
The film is based on...
It is a comedy/horror film/science fiction/historical film/fantasy film/love story

8. Main points of the plot:
The plot focuses on...
The story begins/ concerns/ is about...
The plot has an unexpected twist....
The film reaches a dramatic climax...
The plot is (absolutely) thrilling/ (rather) boring.

9. General comments and opinion:
It is rather confusing/ long/ slow/ boring.
The cast is excellent/ weak/ awful/ unconvincing.
It has dragic/ surprising/ dramatic end.
Rich/ dull sound

10. Recommendations: Don’t miss it! It is well worth seeing.
It will change the way you see...
I wouldn’t recommend it because...
I highly/ thoroughly/ strongly recommend it.
It’s bound to be a box-office hit.
Wait until it comes out on video.
It’s a must!

11. Materials used: B. Obee, V. Evans “Upstream” SB B2+
Express Publishing 2007
M.Hanschmidt, H.Kaskel, M.Kask, M.Kaus, M.Davies, A.-M. Mäkelä, L.Nikkanen, T.Sutela, L.Säteri, P.Vuorinen “In Touch” 5
TEA Kirjastus 2010