Writing guide: A book or film review Title Paragraph 1 Introduction: title, autor or director name, characters and setting. Paragraph 2 Summary of the story. Paragraph 3 Opinions about the book or film. Paragraph 4 Conclusions and recommendation.
Key phrases describing films and books The novel / film is set in… It tells the story of… The most memorable part(s) is / are (when)… One criticism is that… This will / won’t appeal to…
Adjectives: action-packed, believable, boring, disappointing, excellent, exciting, far-fetched, interesting, predictable, slow, spectacular, unbelievable, unexpected. Plot: believable, boring, excellent, exciting, fast-moving, imaginative, predictable, slow Characters: appealing, believable, fascinating, interesting, memorable Special effects: amazing, brilliant, realistic
The beginning / ending was actionpacked. The plot / story was too far-fetched.
The plot / special effects / ending was / were spectacular. The characters / plot was / were interesting.