A Film Review

A Film Review

Poll

Do you go to the cinema often?

• YES

• NO

Open Ended

Give reasons to your answer.

( I don't go to the cinema because.../ I go to the cinema often because....)

Poll

What kind of films do you like?

• ACTION FILMS

• COMEDIES

• ROMANTIC FILMS

• HORROR FILMS

• SCI-FI

Open Ended

Give reasons to your favourite film type.

(I like horror/action/romantic/comedy/sci-fi films because....)

Poll

If you wanted to choose a film to see, which of the following would influence you most?

• ACTORS/ACTRESSES

• TRAILERS

• FILM REVIEWS

• A FRIEND'S RECOMMENDATION

Fresh Fruit Movie Review

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Ola Bola is a Malaysian film directed by Chiu Keng Guan. It is a sports film which stars JC Chee as Chow Kwok Keong, the captain of the national foorball team of Malaysia in 1980 and Bront Palarae as Rahman, a would-be sports commentator and friend of Chow's.

Multiple Choice

What was the writer trying to convey in paragraph 1?

• Express his/her opinion of the film and make a recommendation

• Give a short description of the plot and the setting

• give a general information about the film

• comment on different features of the film

Paragraph 2

The film is set in 1980, and it is inspired by the true story of how the Malaysia national football team made it to the 1980 Olympics. It narrates the stories of the players who have to overcome obstacles and personal issues on their way to success. Its highlight is the match between Malaysia and South Korea in which Malaysia wins and qualifies for the 1980 Olympics.

Multiple Choice

What was the writer trying to convey in paragraph 2?

• Express his/her opinion of the film and make a recommendation

• Give a short description of the plot and the setting

• comment on different features of the film

Paragraph 3

A special feature of the film is the careful attention that was given to detail in order to make the 80s setting look authentic and to help develop the characters' stories. But, most importantly, it is a film which teaches us to never give up. It shows how important it is to put differences aside and work together to achieve a common goal

Multiple Choice

What was the writer trying to convey in paragraph 3?

• Express his opinion of the film and make a recommendation

• comment on different feature of the film

Paragraph 4

(expressing opinions or make recommendations)

I found this film very entertaining. I think it should be seen not only by all sports lovers but also by anyone looking for an inspirational story.

Tips on writing a Film Review

• Intro - give some general info about the film (title, type of film, director, leading actors)

• Main body 1 - Give brief summary of the plot

• Main body 2 - Comment on likes and dislikes (e.g: plot, soundtrack, special effects, costumes, ending, etc.)

• Conclusions - State your general opinion about the film and say whether you recommend it or not.

REMEMBER!

Don't write about the ending in your review.

Reviews should be spoiler-free.

Writing exercise

Use the adjectives given to rewrite the sentences

Example:

1. I knew the ending from the beginning. (Predictable)

A: I knew the ending was predictable

Open Ended

1. The costumes the actors wear are excellent. (superb/spectacular)

The answer:

The costumes the actors wear are superb.

OR

The costumes the actors wear are spectacular.

Open Ended

2. The special effects didn't seem very real. (unrealistic)

The answer:

The special effects are unrealistic.

OR

The special effects were unrealistic.

Open Ended

3. It's an experience film-goers will never forget. (unforgettable)

The answer:

Film-goers will find the experience unforgettable.

OR

It's an experience film-goers will find to be unforgettable.

Open Ended

4. Some scenes were scary. (terrifying)

Open Ended

5. The leading actor's performance wasn't as good as i expected. (dissapointing)

Open Ended

6. The film is set at the top of a mountain with a beautiful view. (superb/spectacular)

Open Ended

7. The plot is interesting and unusual. (original)

Assignment!

Go to google classroom and find the "Write a film review" task.

Thank you.