1. Writing a Film Review

2. (name of the film) is a…
comedy
sci-fi
horror movie
action movie
romantic comedy
documentary
musical
thriller
western
disaster movie

3. …. set in…
….that takes place in….
a prison
New York in the 1960s
famous Paris
the future
the far west
an imaginary city

4. ... starring Sandra Bullock
... with Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett or
... starring Sandra Bullock
.....and directed by Steven Spielberg

5. Brief summary of the plot
The story centres around...
The story begins when...
It is about...
The film tells the story of...

6. Useful vocabulary - positive
Inspiring music
Wonderful sets
Absolutely amazing
Truly frightening
Astonishing special effects
Extremely imaginative
Exciting storyline
Unique / magical / hilarious
Great acting

7. Useful vocabulary - negative
Boring storyline
. Awful acting
Too long
unconvincing
terrible
Silly ending

8. The reviewer’s opinions /recommendation
It’s a must see.
It’s worth seeing.
Don’t miss it. or
It’s a waste of time.
It isn’t worth seeing.