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Writing a Movie Review
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Gather basic facts about the movie. You can do this before or after you watch the movie, but you should definitely do it before you write the review. Here's what you should know:
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Title of the film
Director
Lead actors
Genre
Setting
Plot overview
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Take notes on the movie as you watch it. Before you sit down to watch a film, get out a notepad or a laptop to take notes. Movies are long, and you can easily forget details or major plot points. Taking notes allows you to jot down little things you can return to later.
Make a note every time something sticks out to you, whether it's good or bad. This could be costuming, makeup, set design, music, etc. Think about how this detail relates to the rest of the movie and what it means in the context of your review.
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Consider the mechanics of the movie. During or after your viewing, ask yourself what impression the movie left with you in these areas:
Direction. Consider the director and how he or she choose to portray/explain the events in the story. Think about the way they presented the movie to the audience. If the movie was slow, or didn't include things you thought were necessary, you can attribute this to the director. If you've seen other movies directed by the same person, compare them and determine which you like the most.
Writing. Evaluate the script, including dialogue and characterization. Did you feel like the plot was inventive and unpredictable or boring and weak? Did the characters' words seem credible to you?
Editing. Was the movie choppy or did it flow smoothly from scene to scene? Take note of the use of lighting and other ambient effects. If the move has computer-generated graphics, think about whether or not they looked realistic/fit in with the rest of the film.
Costume design. Did the clothing choices fit the style of the movie? Did they contribute to the
1
Gather basic facts about the movie. You can do this before or after you watch the movie, but you should definitely do it before you write the review. Here's what you should know:
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Title of the film
Director
Lead actors
Genre
Setting
Plot overview
2
Take notes on the movie as you watch it. Before you sit down to watch a film, get out a notepad or a laptop to take notes. Movies are long, and you can easily forget details or major plot points. Taking notes allows you to jot down little things you can return to later.
Make a note every time something sticks out to you, whether it's good or bad. This could be costuming, makeup, set design, music, etc. Think about how this detail relates to the rest of the movie and what it means in the context of your review.
3
Consider the mechanics of the movie. During or after your viewing, ask yourself what impression the movie left with you in these areas:
Direction. Consider the director and how he or she choose to portray/explain the events in the story. Think about the way they presented the movie to the audience. If the movie was slow, or didn't include things you thought were necessary, you can attribute this to the director. If you've seen other movies directed by the same person, compare them and determine which you like the most.
Writing. Evaluate the script, including dialogue and characterization. Did you feel like the plot was inventive and unpredictable or boring and weak? Did the characters' words seem credible to you?
Editing. Was the movie choppy or did it flow smoothly from scene to scene? Take note of the use of lighting and other ambient effects. If the move has computer-generated graphics, think about whether or not they looked realistic/fit in with the rest of the film.
Costume design. Did the clothing choices fit the style of the movie? Did they contribute to the