Film Review Research

Film Review Lesson 3: IMDb Research

By Joel Bastedo

1. Revise the elements of a film​ review (on Quizizz).

2. Complete your research of the film you chose on IMDb.

I can locate information confidently and efficiently from online sources.

​Today you will...

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Using IMDb

Skim the page and find the answers.

Multiple Choice

What is the genre of this film?

• The Chronicles of Narnia

• adventure, family, and fantasy

• 6.9/10

• Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a mystical lion.

Multiple Choice

When was this film released?

• 2 h 23 m

• 2005

• PG

• 6.9/10

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is TRUE?

• Tilda Swinton and William Moseley are two MAIN CHARACTERS.

• The White Witch and Peter Pevensie are two ACTORS.

• The White Witch PLAYS Tilda Swinton.

• Tilda Swinton PLAYS the White Witch.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is FALSE?

• Jim Broadbent is an ACTOR. He PLAYS Professor Kirke.

• Mr. Tumnus is a CHARACTER. He is PLAYED BY James McAvoy.

• Lucy Pevensie is a STAR in this film. She STARS as Georgie Henley.

• Skandar Keynes is a STAR in this film. He STARS as Edmond Pevensie.

Basic Information

What information can you find in Paragraph 1?

Multiple Choice

Which information can you find in the highlighted section?

• the title

• the series

• the book and author

• the genre

Multiple Choice

What information can you find in the highlighted section?

• the title

• the series

• the genre

• the book and author

Multiple Choice

What information can you find in the highlighted section?

• the title

• the book and author

• the year

• the series and director

Multiple Choice

What information can you find in the highlighted section?

• the director

• the author

• the production studio

• the setting

Multiple Choice

What information can you find in the highlighted section?

• opinion and hook

• theme and message

• topic and genre

• age rating and recommendations

Plot Summary

What information can

Multiple Choice

What information can you find in the highlighted section?

• the problem

• the plot

• the setting

• the action

Multiple Choice

What information can you find in the highlighted section?

• the problem

• the setting

• the characters

• the actors

Multiple Choice

What information can you find in the highlighted section?

• the problem

• the characters

• the actors

• the plot

Multiple Choice

What information can you find in the highlighted section?

• the problem

• the characters

• opinion and recommendation

• the setting

Opinion and Reasons

​What information can you find in Paragraph 3?

Multiple Choice

What does the reviewer like best about this film?

• the setting

• the genre

• the acting

• the story

Multiple Choice

What is one problem the reviewer mentions?

• the topic is not appropriate for small children

• the film may be too long for small children

• the film is too short

• there is not enough action

Multiple Choice

Which statement is FALSE?

• The reviewer likes the CGI graphics.

• The reviewer likes the cinematography (camera angles).

• The reviewer likes the musical score (soundtrack).

• The reviewer thinks the film will be boring for adults.

Recommend-ations

​What information can you find in Paragraph 4?

Multiple Choice

Which information can you find in the highlighted section?

• setting

• genre

• audience

• rating

Multiple Choice

Which information can you find in the highlighted section?

• age rating and recommendation

• rating

• problem

• opinion

Multiple Choice

What information can you find in the highlighted section?

• age rating and recommendation

• opinion

• rating

• the film's stars

Complete Your Research

Your Class​work and Homework