Movie Review Questions

Which of the following is NOT the definition of a film/movie review?

• A way for critics to assess a film's overall quality.

• A way for people to know the spoilers of a film/movie.

• A way to determine whether or not people think the film is worth recommending.

Which of the following is NOT the main purpose of a movie review?

• To inform the reader about the film and its ideas.

• To allow writers to express their opinions about some film or documentary.

• To inform the director of the film on which areas to improve.

For the FIRST paragraph of film/movie review, you should include

• basic information about the film such as the film's name, genre, year, director, screen writer and major actors.

• specific information about the film such as the antagonist and protagonist.

• the ending and spoilers such as who died in the film and who is the culprit.

For the SECOND paragraph of film/movie review, you should include

• ending of the film/movie.

• plot summary.

• general opinion about the film/movie.

When writing the plot summary, what is/are the thing(s) that you should AVOID from writing?

• The sequence of event of the film/movie.

• The settings of the film/movie.

• Spoilers and reveal the ending of the film/movie.

For the THIRD paragraph of film/movie review, you should include

• your particular cinematic experience, personal impressions or comments on what the film looks, feel and sounds like.

• state general opinion about the film/movie whether you recommend it or not.

• state general information about film such as the title, director, actors and genre.

For the FOURTH paragraph of film/movie review, you should include

• summary of the plot.

• the leading actors, title, director, and type of the film/movie.

• what you liked or disliked about the film/movie and prove your answer by referring to it.

For the LAST paragraph of film/movie review, you should include

• the comments about what you liked and disliked about the film/movie.

• general thoughts and impressions of the film/movie and whether you recommend it or not.

• the sequence of event that takes place in the film/movie.

What tense do you use when describing the plot?

• Simple Past Tense

• Simple Present Tense

• Simple Continuous Tense

Which of the following is the tense that you SHOULD NOT use when making comments or giving opinions?

• Simple Past Tense

• Simple Present Tense

• Simple Continuous Tense