Post by Ms. April on Mar 25, 2008 6:00:28 GMT -5
A Movie Review gives a personal impression of a movie while critiquing the film means to give some practical advice as well.
Criticizing doesn’t mean only giving negative thoughts and emotions. Too much pessimism will kill any reader’s desire to read your review. Even though the movie may have stunk, try to give it a sophisticated evaluation. Don’t forget to give specific examples from the movie itself, not only bare words. Help the reader understand your viewpoint.
Here are the guidelines for reviewing a movie and posting it on site.
1. Watch the movie
The first step in writing the review is to watch the movie. Watch the movie in a relaxed environment you are familiar with. You do not want to be distracted by an unfamiliar room. Never try to review a movie without seeing it first.
2. Give your opinion
Give your opinion of the movie. Express the elements of the movie you enjoyed or disliked. However, you - the reviewer should also give impartial details, and allow the reader to make their own mind over a particular issue in the movie. Opinions should be explained to allow the reader to determine whether they would agree with your opinion.
3. Who is your audience?
Consider who your likely readers are. Writing a movie review for a children’s movie requires a different approach than if writing for a horror/slasher movie or an action film. Make sure you report on the important factors that matter to your audience.
4. Give an outline
Give the outline of the movie, but don't give away essential details such as the end or any surprises. If there is a big surprise you want to entice readers by telling them something special happens, just don't say what.
5. Actors
Discuss who is starring in the movie and how well you think they acted. Don’t forget any supporting actors and actresses and how they were portrayed.
6. Structure
Did the movie follow a regular predictable story line, or were you spun and tossed around like a tornado? Was it too predictable that you could tell the ending without watching the rest of the film? Were you so involved in the movie that you couldn’t believe it was over?
7.Cinematography, lighting, and music
Give your ideas as to how well the movie was shot and directed. Give specific details to your opinion. How was the editing of the film? Were the best parts of the movie left on the cutting room floor? Was the lighting good in the moody scenes? Was it too dark in places or too light? Did the music emphasize a particular scene or was it too distracting?
8. Value
Decide if this is a movie is something you would want to own for yourself. Was it good enough that you could watch it over and over? Would you ever see the movie again?
Hope you have a good time with this board. I think it will be a lot of fun! Ms. April
Criticizing doesn’t mean only giving negative thoughts and emotions. Too much pessimism will kill any reader’s desire to read your review. Even though the movie may have stunk, try to give it a sophisticated evaluation. Don’t forget to give specific examples from the movie itself, not only bare words. Help the reader understand your viewpoint.
Here are the guidelines for reviewing a movie and posting it on site.
1. Watch the movie
The first step in writing the review is to watch the movie. Watch the movie in a relaxed environment you are familiar with. You do not want to be distracted by an unfamiliar room. Never try to review a movie without seeing it first.
2. Give your opinion
Give your opinion of the movie. Express the elements of the movie you enjoyed or disliked. However, you - the reviewer should also give impartial details, and allow the reader to make their own mind over a particular issue in the movie. Opinions should be explained to allow the reader to determine whether they would agree with your opinion.
3. Who is your audience?
Consider who your likely readers are. Writing a movie review for a children’s movie requires a different approach than if writing for a horror/slasher movie or an action film. Make sure you report on the important factors that matter to your audience.
4. Give an outline
Give the outline of the movie, but don't give away essential details such as the end or any surprises. If there is a big surprise you want to entice readers by telling them something special happens, just don't say what.
5. Actors
Discuss who is starring in the movie and how well you think they acted. Don’t forget any supporting actors and actresses and how they were portrayed.
6. Structure
Did the movie follow a regular predictable story line, or were you spun and tossed around like a tornado? Was it too predictable that you could tell the ending without watching the rest of the film? Were you so involved in the movie that you couldn’t believe it was over?
7.Cinematography, lighting, and music
Give your ideas as to how well the movie was shot and directed. Give specific details to your opinion. How was the editing of the film? Were the best parts of the movie left on the cutting room floor? Was the lighting good in the moody scenes? Was it too dark in places or too light? Did the music emphasize a particular scene or was it too distracting?
8. Value
Decide if this is a movie is something you would want to own for yourself. Was it good enough that you could watch it over and over? Would you ever see the movie again?
Hope you have a good time with this board. I think it will be a lot of fun! Ms. April