Describing films_ADVANCED

In my opinion, she's a hugely overrated actor.

What does "overrated" mean?

• new, unfamiliar to people

• very talented

• top-level professional

• not as good as people say

The plot of the film is just a hackneyed boy-meets-girl scenario. Nothing new.

What does "hackneyed" mean?

• done so often it is boring

• fresh and innovative
• unique and original
• rarely seen before

The film was disjointed and difficult to follow.

What does "disjointed" mean?

• told well with clear connections

• unconnected and not in a clear order

• easy and funny

• very dark and scary

The film Green Aliens from Mars was a bit far-fetched.

What does "far-fetched" mean?

• easily understood
• impossible to believe

• widely accepted
• highly believable

It was a gripping film from start to finish. I couldn't stop watching it.

What does "gripping" mean?

• confusing and hard to follow

• dull and forgettable

• boring and uninteresting

• exciting and keeping your attention the whole time

It was a harrowing documentary about war and refugees.

What does "harrowing" mean?

• entertaining

• slightly confusing
• extremely upsetting

• easy to watch

It's a moving story about a child whose mother disappears.

What does "moving" mean?

• travelling to distant places

• fast and exciting

• running from one place to another

• making you feel strong emotion, especially pity or sadness

Her costumes in the film were elegant and understated, flowing silk gowns with delicate lace detailing.

What does "understated" mean?

• overly extravagant and flashy
• done or expressed in a simple but attractive style

• plain and boring without any detail
• brightly colored and attention-grabbing