Book or Film Review
WRITING A BOOK / FILM REVIEW
Reviews are brief accounts of books, films, plays, CDs, etc. Their purpose is to inform readers and viewers, while also giving opinions and recommendations about whether or not they should buy a CD, read a book, watch a film, etc.
A good film / book review should include:
( An introduction which gives facts and background information concerning the book, film, etc, its credits. Some good examples of them are the following: Credits: • Title and year it was shot / written. • Nationality • Genre • Awards • Director / Writer • Music or soundtrack (if it’s a film) • Main actors / characters… (just mention them, if anything!)
( A main body, usually made up of two paragraphs, one describing the main features of the subject (i. e. the plot) and another including general comments and opinion (e. g. the acting, musical, style, etc). Let’s see: Plot: only a brief summary of the book / film. (SHORT PARAGRAPH!!!) • Place and time where it is set. - Where / when does the action take place? - Is the story chronological or flash back? • Main events. • Background: society, country, kind of people, social class, historical time…
Strengths of the book / film and any criticism: • Characters (physical / psychological description, age, social / personal background…). • Acting. • Soundtrack. • Musical style.
( A conclusion, which includes a recommendation of the book, CD, play, etc, supported by reasons. Conclusion: • What message is being told (if it is any)? • What was the director’s / author’s purpose or intention or the theme of the film / book? • Compare with other realities you know. • What’s your opinion? • Who do you recommend this film / book to and why?
Reviews are normally found in newspapers, magazines, or as parts of a letter. The style used depends on the publication and the intended
Reviews are brief accounts of books, films, plays, CDs, etc. Their purpose is to inform readers and viewers, while also giving opinions and recommendations about whether or not they should buy a CD, read a book, watch a film, etc.
A good film / book review should include:
( An introduction which gives facts and background information concerning the book, film, etc, its credits. Some good examples of them are the following: Credits: • Title and year it was shot / written. • Nationality • Genre • Awards • Director / Writer • Music or soundtrack (if it’s a film) • Main actors / characters… (just mention them, if anything!)
( A main body, usually made up of two paragraphs, one describing the main features of the subject (i. e. the plot) and another including general comments and opinion (e. g. the acting, musical, style, etc). Let’s see: Plot: only a brief summary of the book / film. (SHORT PARAGRAPH!!!) • Place and time where it is set. - Where / when does the action take place? - Is the story chronological or flash back? • Main events. • Background: society, country, kind of people, social class, historical time…
Strengths of the book / film and any criticism: • Characters (physical / psychological description, age, social / personal background…). • Acting. • Soundtrack. • Musical style.
( A conclusion, which includes a recommendation of the book, CD, play, etc, supported by reasons. Conclusion: • What message is being told (if it is any)? • What was the director’s / author’s purpose or intention or the theme of the film / book? • Compare with other realities you know. • What’s your opinion? • Who do you recommend this film / book to and why?
Reviews are normally found in newspapers, magazines, or as parts of a letter. The style used depends on the publication and the intended