Outline for film review.

1.Type of film:          feature film,comedy,thriller, western,adventure,black-and-white,short

2.Production:           -What studio released the film ?

                          -Was it co-production ?

                          -Was the film dubbed ?

 3.Story(Plot) :          - Is  it  by  well-known  author ?

                                  -Is  the  story  original / true to life? 

                          -What is the climax of the story? 

                          -Is the end logical ?

 4.Direction:           -Who directed  the  film ?

                          -Was  the  introduction  of characters  and  scenes skilled ?

                          -Are  useless scenes included ?

 5.Camera  work:    -Is it artistically  done? 

                          -Are there good shots?

                          -Are  close-ups  used  effectively?

6.Acting:                -Name  the  leading characters.  –Are  they  stars?

 -Is  it  true  to  life  interpretation  of characters?  

 -Who stars  in  this film ?

  -Are there any outstanding performances of minor roles?

 7.Sound effect:       -Does speak or acting predominated?

                          -Do the dialogues seem real?

  -Do actors speak effectively?

  -Is the music suitable?

 8.Critics:                -What  do  critics  say  about  the  picture ?   

                          -Do  you  share  their point  of  view ?

                          -Are  their opinion sound? 

                          -Did the critics give an interesting interpretation of the play?

 9.General impression and conclusion:-The impression the film made on you.

  -How was the effect achieved ? 

  -Is the film (well) worth seeing ?

Fill  in  the  gaps  with  the  words  given  at  the  end:

The  film “Sense  and  Sensibility”  ……….   Emma  Thomson and  Hugh  Grant  and  ……..   by  Ang  Lee  is  a  romantic  film  …….. from   the  book  …..  Jane  Austin. It  …….  the  story    of  two  sisters  who are  completely  different  in  ………..,  and  their  experiences  with  the  men  they  love. The  film manages  to  ………..  the   ……….. of  early  19^th century  England,  which  helps  the  ……..  to  understand  the  reason  for  some  of  the  characters’  …….  ,  and   is  both  ……..  and  …….. Although  the  film  is  not  particularly  ……  in  terms  of   action,  it  is  ……..  enough  to  keep  you  wondering  what’s  going  to …..  next. I  can  thoroughly  ………   going  to  see  it  if  you  feel  like   a  change  from  modern-day  violent  and  ……….  films. “Sense  and  Sensibility”  is     ………  seeing.

Worth,  film-goer, atmosphere, starring,  shocking,  humorous,  character, directed,  exciting, recommend, actions, recreate, dramatic, tells, happen,  by, moving, adapted.