Writing Film Reviews

1.

Writing Film
Reviews

2.

Definition
Film
review is the analysis of the film made by one
person or collectively. It presents a well-balanced
synthesis of opinion about the film and critical
analysis of its technical and thematic content.

3.

Purposes
Inform
Analyze
Convince
Entertain

4.

CHOOSING A
FILM
Preparation
WATCHING A
FILM (SEVERAL
TIMES IF
POSSIBLE)
INVESTIGATE
THE
BACKGROUND
TAKE NOTES
READ SOME
PROFESSIONAL
REVIEWS

5.

Structure
Introduction (background)
Main body (detailing the analysis)
General comments and opinion
Recommendation

6.

Tips
Catchy introduction
Details about filmmaking
Look for the deep meaning
Provide the examples
Write a strong conclusion
Edit and proofread
No spoilers!