film review

• Book Review


  A formal paper that aims to describe, analyze and evaluate a particular book as well as to provide detailed evidence to support this analysis or evaluation
• Structure of a good book review

  • Preliminary Information
  • Introduction
  • Evaluation
  • Recommendation
• Preliminary Information


  The complete bibliographic citation for the work i.e. title in full, author, place, publisher, date of publication, edition statement, pages, special features, price, and ISBN
• Introduction


  Try to capture the reader's attention with your opening sentence. The introduction should state your central thesis, and set the tone of the review.
• The Hook


  Catches your reader's attention and intrigues them
• Synopsis of the plot


  Gives the reader a gist of what the story is about, but leaves out the climax and emotional ups and downs
• Evaluation


  The most crucial part of the review, where you share your unique perspective on why you liked or didn't like the book. Share details about the pacing, vocabulary, dialogue, and quotes as long as they don't give any spoilers.
• Recommendation


  After stating your praises and critiques, let the readers know if it's worth the read or not. Make your stance clear and finish it all off with a rating, you can also add what kind of audience would enjoy the book.
• A film review is a popular way for critics to assess a film's overall quality and determine whether or not they think the film is worth recommending. In other words, a film review aims to tell the reader whether the film is worth seeing or buying on DVD.
• Introduction


  In the opening of your review, provide some basic information about the film. Include the key players. You may include film's name, year, director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and major actors.
• Plot's Summary


  Summarize the plot of the movie, indicate its setting and the main characters.
• Description


  Include a more detailed description of your particular cinematic experience watching the film. This may include your personal impressions of what the film looks, feels, and sounds like.
• Analysis


  The main part of the film review, it is the most critical part. Discuss what you liked and did not liked about the film. Remember to prove your answer by referring to the movie.
• Parts of a film review analysis

  • Title
  • Characterization
  • Theme
  • Cinematography
  • Style and Approaches
  • Message
  • Overall Impression
• Conclusion/Evaluation


  The closing of your film review should remind the reader of your general thoughts and impressions of the film. You may also implicitly or explicitly state whether or not you recommend the film. Make sure to remind the reader of why the film is or is not worth seeing.