10.10.2023, Английский язык,9 “А”, “B” ,”V”,”G”,”D”,“A film/book review.”(Vinogradova T.M.)

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To write a successful review about a movie, you need to evaluate a film’s content, as well as its form. In this section, we break down these two components.
Writing a movie review is a great way to practice these two components. analysis skills. In this post, we explore what a movie review is, how to start a film review, and steps for writing and revising it.
A movie review is a concise evaluation of a film’s content and formal elements (cinematography, sound, lighting, etc.). Also known as a film review, a movie review considers not just what a film means, but how it means. Essentially, when you write a film review, you are conducting a critical analysis of a movie.
Content
A film’s content includes its plot (what it’s about), characters, and setting. You’ll need to determine the main plot points of the film and how the film’s story works overall.

Are there parts that don’t make sense? Are certain characters more important than others? What is the relationship between the movie’s plot and its setting? A discussion of a film’s content provides good context for an analysis of its form.

Form
Form refers to all of the aesthetic and/or formal elements that make a story into a movie. You can break down form into several categories:

Cinematography: This element comprises all aspects of the movie that derive from the way a camera moves and works. You’ll need to pay attention to elements like camera angles, distances between the camera and the subject, and types of shots (i.e. close-up, aerial, etc.).
Lighting: Films use lighting in various ways to communicate certain effects. For instance, noir films tend to utilize chiaroscuro lighting (deep contrasts between light and dark) to express a sense of secrecy or foreboding.
Sound: The way a film uses sound can vary considerably. Most movies have a soundtrack, sometimes with music composed specifically for the film. Some films play around with ambient sounds or use silence at key points to signify important moments. What is the relation of sound to the image in specific scenes or sequences? Do sounds link images? Does it ever become more important than the image?
Editing: The movies we watch online or in theaters have been heavily edited in order to achieve a particular flow. When you are preparing to write a movie review, pay close attention to elements like the length of shots, transitions between scenes, or any other items that were finalized after filming.
Costumes, Props, and Sets: Are the costumes and props believable in relation to the film’s content and setting? Are costumes particularly elaborate or understated?
The important thing to remember when you are analyzing the formal elements of a movie is that every image, sound, movement, and object has meaning and has been planned. Your review needs to take into consideration how these elements work together with the film’s storyline to create a whole experience.

Once you’ve considered both the content and form of the movie that you’re reviewing, you can begin to evaluate the film as a whole. Is it a successful movie? Would you recommend it? Why or why not?
Step-by-step review writing tips:

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Home work:Write your review. A good movie review will contain: an introductory paragraph that tells the reader what movie you’re reviewing a paragraph that summarizes the movie several body paragraphs that explore significant formal elements and how they relate to the content a concluding paragraph that discusses your overall reaction to the film and whether or not you would recommend it to others.