A film review is

1.

2.

A film review is
● a short description of a film, where the
writer:
♦ provides his/her opinion of the movie
analyzes,
♦
gives
his/her
opinion
or
recommendation of the film.

3.

It should consist of 3 different parts:
♦ Introduction;
♦ Body;
♦ Conclusion.

4.

● It summarizes all the background
information of the film.
● It may include references to the title,
director, type of film (comedy, adventure,
drama, etc.), setting (place and time),
characters, etc.

5.

My all time favourite movie is called … — Мой самый любимый фильм …
This is a fantasy film. – Это фильм в жанре фэнтези.
The movie is based on a book written by … — Фильм основан на книге
написанной …
The movie was directed by … — Режиссер фильма …
It was a box-office hit in Russia. — Он имел огромный успех в России.
The movie was filmed in … — Фильм снимался в …
The movie stars are … — В главных ролях …
The movie is set in … — Действие происходит в …
The movie has won (Например, 8) Oscars, including ones for (Например, best
picture) and (Например, best director). — Фильм получил (8) премий
«Оскар», в том числе в категориях «Лучший фильм» и «Лучший режиссер».

6.

♦ It offers a summary of the plot focusing on the main
aspects.
♦ It also may includes general comments on the plot, the
development of the main characters, the acting, the
direction, etc.
! ! ! NOTE: Don’t be a spoiler! ! !
The film is about … — Фильм рассказывает о …
The story is told through the eyes of … — Рассказ ведется от
лица …

7.

● The writer provides a general assessment
of the film, and his / her opinion about it.
● The writer recommends or does not
recommend the movie. He / she should gives
reasons to support his / her opinion about
the film.

8.

I like / I don’t like this movie because … - Мне
нравится / не нравится этот фильм, потому что …
In my opinion, / To my mind, / From my point of view, По-моему мнению, …
I think / consider / believe that... – Я считаю, что …
I would recommend / wouldn’t recommend this movie
because… - Я рекомендую / не рекомендую этот
фильм, потому что …