Alright! It's time to get into the fun stuff: reviewing films. Everybody likes to watch movies (well, most people do at least), and one of the best things about watching a movie, is sharing that experience with others, either good or bad. We'll start with the good. Kids, I want you to rewatch one of your favorite movies and review it in the comment section.
The purpose of film reviews is to not only share your feelings about the film, but to also inform your readers about whether or not they should watch the film and WHY they should watch the film. You also want to establish the background of the film--a brief summary of who is in it and what happens--WITHOUT giving away any spoilers (otherwise there is no reason to go see the film). Here are some guidelines for film reviews based on http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english/creativewriting/movingimagesrev2.shtml
1. Background info: who wrote the film, who directed the film, who starred in the film .
2. Describe the film: basic outline, setting, and character info without spoiling any major plot points
3. Analyze whether the film is good or not--in your case, how it is good. Things to consider:
5. Include a link or upload the youtube preview of your film to share in class.
The purpose of film reviews is to not only share your feelings about the film, but to also inform your readers about whether or not they should watch the film and WHY they should watch the film. You also want to establish the background of the film--a brief summary of who is in it and what happens--WITHOUT giving away any spoilers (otherwise there is no reason to go see the film). Here are some guidelines for film reviews based on http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english/creativewriting/movingimagesrev2.shtml
1. Background info: who wrote the film, who directed the film, who starred in the film .
2. Describe the film: basic outline, setting, and character info without spoiling any major plot points
3. Analyze whether the film is good or not--in your case, how it is good. Things to consider:
- plot: creativity, originality, emotional response, order of storyline (is it linear or non-linear)
- acting
- cinematography: how the film looks with colors, tone, style
- editing elements: how the film is put together
- directing: how the story is told (point of view, etc)
- music and sound effects
- special effects
- camera angles: the types of shots
5. Include a link or upload the youtube preview of your film to share in class.